Vesak Day – Not Just Another Holiday
Hey kids, do you know why Vesak Day is the holiest day on the Buddhist calendar? This year, let’s make an effort to learn the true meaning behind this festival. Here are a few suggestions you could use:
- Read about the significance of Vesak Day here.
- Join the lotus folding session to generate wishes for a compassion and inter-religious harmony. Learn to fold a lotus lantern. Click here for instructions.
- In Buddhist temples, monks chant sutras and worshippers release birds as a sign of respect for all creatures. To witness these happenings, visit these temples in Singapore: Lian Shan Shuang Lin Temple (Toa Payoh), Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Temple (Bright Hill Road).
Singapore For Kids
Not sure what to do this coming June holiday? Then check out the Singapore For Kids website for some inspiration! This absolutely cool website boasts the following features:
- View a listing of sports, camps and activities this holiday.
- Learn about the latest events and happenings in Singapore.
- Find out the latest indoor and outdoor attractions Singapore has to offer.
- Download colourful wallpapers for your computer and send e-postcards to friends and family.
- Play fun on-line games.
- Get tips on how to plan a smashing birthday party.
- Have your say about environmental issues.
Get to know everything you need to know about Singapore from this website and impress your friends!
Sudoku Challenge (Week 4)
Visit the SingaporeLearning.com website for some mind-bending, brain-draining sudoku puzzles. There are three levels of puzzles available:
- Easy: for all you sudoku novices out there
- Medium: for those of you who have gotten a hang of the game and are ready to exercise your brain cells
- Difficult: mind-boggling puzzles to satisfy the cravings of the most avid sudoku addicts (You know who you are!)
Each week, we will be putting up two new sudoku puzzles for each level of difficulty.
So, if you feel up to the challenge, click here right now!
SingaporeLearning, the Official Singapore Kids’ Portal
SingaporeLearning.com is proud to announce its new status as the official Singapore Kids’ Portal awarded by the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA). Expect to see both fun and educational features on this website.
For the children:
- Play educational games and even create your own games.
- View finished e-projects undertaken by various local schools.
- Enjoy free Cyber Safety course (for all members).
- Participate in contests and win prizes.
And, No! We haven’t forgotten about the adults:
- Keep abreast of the latest education news and policies from the MOE and other official bodies.
- Read interesting articles to increase knowledge on parenting and other general issues.
- Shop till you drop at our Edushop. Make online purchases from a list of educational e-products available for your children.
We look forward to bringing children many hours of intellectual fun and delight along their e-learning journey! We will soon include features that will allow children to share their thoughts, opinions and games with others through our blogs and forums.
Keep a lookout for more updates!
Singapore Learning is offering free access to our Cyber Safety Course to all members as a gesture of goodwill.
This free course aims to help you understand and be aware of the dangers that lurk within the Internet. This course is useful for those who are not familiar with these dangers and also for parents eager to know what protective and preventive measures can be taken to ensure the safety of their children while on surfing the Internet.
Our Cyber Safety Course covers the following topics:
1. Internet Technology
2. Viruses and Other Menaces
3. Computer and the Law
4. Content Guidance for Children
5. Harmony and Safety in the Cyber Community
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