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5 Fun Events This September Holidays with English Learning Moments
- Posted By Superadmin Lilbutmighty
- 09/09/2025
Hello everyone! I’m Teacher Kavitha from Lil’ but Mighty. As the September holidays approach, I’m excited to share some fun activities you can enjoy with your child while sneakily boosting their English skills 😊 . These activities offer a perfect blend of relaxation and learning, allowing you to create valuable English learning moments without the academic pressure. Let’s make this break both fun and productive! Here are some ideas to get you started.
1. “The Tiger Who Came to Tea” Stage Show
Watching a well-loved story come alive on stage is a wonderful way to spark a child’s love for reading and language. The Tiger Who Came to Tea introduces children to expressive storytelling, rich vocabulary, and playful dialogue. By experiencing the story in a theatrical setting, students can strengthen listening comprehension, pick up new words in context, and gain confidence in retelling the tale themselves. All of which are skills that build a strong foundation in English.
Dates & Times:
Fri, 12 Sept – 4:30 PM & 7:00 PM
Sat & Sun, 13–14 Sept – 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM
Venue: Victoria Theatre, 9 Empress Place
Tickets: S$42 – S$72 (discounts for some sessions, check SISTIC)
Booking: sistic.com.sg | Hotline: +65 6348 5555
English Learning Moments
Writing: Imagine and write an alternate ending to the story.
Speaking: Retell the story in their own words as if explaining to a friend.
Vocabulary: Collect descriptive words for the tiger (e.g., “polite,” “hungry,” “mysterious”).
Reading: Read the original picture book before or after the show to connect stage and text.
2. KidsSTOP Science Holiday Workshops (Science Centre Singapore)
Science meets language learning at KidsSTOP! These workshops encourage children to ask questions, discuss ideas, and explain discoveries in their own words. All of which sharpen communication skills. With engaging themes and hands-on experiments, kids are exposed to subject-specific vocabulary and opportunities to practise describing what they observe. Parents can look forward to their children not only developing a curiosity for science, but also expanding the way they use English to express their thoughts clearly.
Dates & Sessions:
Piggy Power! (ages 3 to 4): 6 Sept, 10:00–11:30 AM
Watt’s Up, Witch! (ages 5 to 6: 9 Sept, Ages 7 to 8: 10 Sept), 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue: KidsSTOP, Science Centre Singapore, Jurong East
Price:
Non-members: S$65 (per child, or per adult + child bundle depending on workshop) Members: S$60
Booking: science.edu.sg | Tel: +65 6425 2500
English Learning Moments
Writing: Record experiment steps in a mini “science journal.” Speaking: Present findings to parents in a simple show-and-tell format.
Vocabulary: Introduce STEM words like “circuit,” “battery,” “energy,” and “magnet.”
Reading: Read simple science facts or labels on experiment materials.
3. National Museum of Singapore – The River Hunt: A Mission-Based Artefact Hunt Activity
The National Museum’s family programmes combine creativity with storytelling, giving students the chance to listen, imagine, and share. Activities such as guided tours, interactive stories, and craft-based tasks encourage children to practise describing what they see and hear, while also engaging with heritage-related vocabulary.
An event to highlight this September holidays will be The River Hunt, an exciting adventure through the National Museum’s special SG60 exhibition, Once Upon a Tide! With no registration required and being free of charge, participants aged 5 to 12 will follow clues and answer questions to find the ultimate treasure.
Exploring history in this way helps students to deepen their language use, connect words to real-life contexts, and gain confidence in speaking and writing about their experiences.
Dates: 6 & 8–12 Sept 2025
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (last admission 6:30 PM).
The River Hunt Hours: 10am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 6pm (last Hunt sheet given out at 5.30pm)
Venue: National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road (The River Hunt venue: The Canyon, Basement Level)
Tickets: General admission is free for Singapore Citizens & PRs; fees apply for selected family programmes
Booking: nationalmuseum.sg | Tel: +65 6332 3659
English Learning Moments
Writing: Create captions for exhibits like a mini tour guide.
Speaking: Pretend to be a museum guide and explain one exhibit in English.
Vocabulary: Focus on words related to history and culture (e.g., “artifact,” “heritage,” “ancient”).
Reading: Read exhibit descriptions and highlight three new words to use later in a sentence.
4. Air Force Day at the Singapore Air Force Museum
Step into the world of aviation at the Singapore Air Force Museum this September! Families can explore real aircraft, try out flight simulators, and role-play as pilots or engineers. The event makes history and technology come alive, while also giving children a chance to listen, describe, and share their experiences—skills that sharpen both imagination and English communication.
Date: 13 September 2025
Opening Hours: 10 am – 5 pm Venue: Singapore Air Force Museum Tickets: Free admission
English Learning Moments
Writing: Encourage children to pen a short journal entry about “My Day as a Pilot,” using descriptive details about what they saw and did.
Speaking: Through role-play and conversations with guides, kids practise asking questions and sharing their thoughts confidently.
Vocabulary: Exposure to aviation terms like cockpit, simulator, runway, and aerodynamics expands their word bank.
Reading: Reading exhibition labels and short explanations builds comprehension and helps them connect new vocabulary with visuals.
5. Manta Rays Programme at the Singapore Oceanarium
Event description:
A limited-time programme held in celebration of World Manta Day, children and parents can dive deep into the underwater world at the Singapore Oceanarium’s special Manta Rays Programme this September holidays! Children will discover fascinating facts about manta rays, their habitats, and the importance of marine conservation. With interactive exhibits and guided talks, the programme blends science with storytelling, giving kids a chance to expand their vocabulary and practise expressing what they learn in English.
Dates: 6 – 20 September 2025
Opening Hours: 10 am – 6 pm (check official schedule for programme times)
Venue: Singapore Oceanarium, Resorts World Sentosa
Tickets: General admission charges apply (special programmes may require add-ons)
English Learning Moments
Writing: Kids can create a mini fact sheet or poster about manta rays using information they gather, practising note-taking and summary skills.
Speaking: Listening to marine educators and then retelling what they learned helps with oral expression and confidence.
Vocabulary: Rich marine terms like habitat, ecosystem, conservation, and plankton broaden their word knowledge.
Reading: Signboards, fact cards, and activity sheets support reading practice and help students absorb key details in context.
So don’t miss out on these exciting events with your child! The secret to a fantastic school break is simple: blend fun with education. Here’s to a break that’s both learning-filled and bursting with fun! 😊 These activities are carefully crafted to be engaging and interactive, making English learning an enjoyable and meaningful experience for kids.
Ms Kavitha
Being a teacher for many years, she understands and believes that each child needs his/her own space and pace to excel. She has gained a variety of teaching strategies and techniques to sharpen her pupils’ skills in English in an effective and efficient way. As a fun and bubbly person in nature, she guarantees to make her lessons as lively as possible!
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