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Looking for fun and educational activities for your kids this holiday? Look no further!

Writer's picture: Total CommunicationTotal Communication
Mar 21, 20233 min read

Updated: Mar 22, 2023

Are you worried about your child sitting idle during the upcoming school holidays?

An image of a young child standing in an international school in Singapore, holding up a poster that reads 'We are closed for Easter holidays.' The child is smiling and appears excited for the upcoming break

Don't fret! Total Communication has got you covered with a range of programmes specially designed for kids and adolescents. From Lego Therapy to Language Stimulation and Pretend Play, we offer a variety of evidence-based, interactive and engaging programmes that not only keep your child busy but also promote learning and development.


With the school holidays fast approaching, we know that parents are looking for fun and educational activities to keep their kids engaged. To help you plan your child's holidays, we've compiled a list of common holiday dates for the top international schools in Singapore:

  • Australian International School: 1 – 16 April 2023

  • Brighton College (Singapore): 1 – 16 April 2023

  • Chatsworth International School: 25 March – 9 April 2023

  • Canadian International School: 18 – 26 March 2023

  • Dover Court International School: 7 – 24 April 2023

  • Dulwich College (Singapore): 1 – 16 April 2023

  • EtonHouse International School Thomson: 25 March – 9 April 2023

  • GESS – International School: 7 – 23 April 2023

  • Hillside World Academy: 7 – 16 April 2023

  • Invictus International School: 17 – 28 March 2023

  • ISS International School: 25 March – 9 April 2023

  • Middleton International School: 18 March – 2 April 2023

  • Nexus International School (Singapore): 25 March – 9 April 2023

  • North London Collegiate School Singapore: 1 – 16 April 2023

  • Overseas Family School: 1 – 9 April 2023

  • One World International School: 24 March – 9 April 2023

  • Singapore American School: 18 – 26 March 2023

  • Stamford American International School: 18 – 26 March 2023

  • Tanglin Trust School: 1 – 16 April 2023

  • UWCSEA: 25 March – 9 April 2023


It's evident that the majority of schools have their Easter or Mid-Term breaks scheduled from March 25 to April 9, 2023. This means that regardless of which educational institution your child attends, they'll have ample time to partake in our programmes.

Total Communication caters to children between the ages of 2 and 22 with a range of programmes available. We have meticulously designed a select few of our programmes to be easily accessible to our clients either virtually via Zoom or in-person at our center, in consideration of current circumstances. This allows us to offer our services to our clients regardless of their location or preference for delivery method.


Here's a brief overview of our most popular offerings:


Lego Therapy:

An image of a child sitting at a table and playing with Lego bricks during Total Communication's Lego therapy program for kids in Easter holidays. The child is engrossed in building a structure with the colorful bricks, and appears to be having fun and enjoying the activity

This highly structured, child-led and peer-based intervention is perfect for kids aged 4 to 12 years old who love construction play. It promotes collaboration and interaction and is backed by evidence.


Social Thinking Group:

An image of a child sitting in a group with other children and participating in Total Communication's Social thinking program for kids in Easter holidays. The children are engaged in a group activity, and the child in focus appears to be interacting with the other children and having fun while learning social skills.

This program is ideal for kids who are 12 years and up! It's divided into two age groups - 12 to 15 and 16 to 22 - for those who want to discover their social group, speak freely, share perspectives and form everlasting relationships. It's a great way to find your tribe!


Maths Visual Awareness:

An image of a visual aid used for developing Maths visual awareness during a session at Total Communication. The visual aid consists of various shapes and objects, such as circles, squares, and triangles, arranged in a pattern to help children understand mathematical concepts such as counting, geometry, and spatial awareness.

Designed for kids aged 9 to 11 years old, our interactive and engaging approach to learning math improves visual awareness and helps children excel in school and beyond.


Math Priming Group:

Maths Priming activity during a session at Total Communication.

Our Maths Priming programme for children aged 4 to 7 years old uses play-based and interactive activities to prepare their minds for numeracy concepts and set them up for success in math.


Language Stimulation & Pretend Play:

An image of three children engaged in pretend play. One child is dressed up as a chef, another is dressed up as a doctor, and the third is either dressed up as a postman or a firefighter.

This programme is ideal for kids aged 6 to 9 years old and uses techniques such as self-talk, parallel talk, expansions and extensions to support language development and acquisition in children, helping them with both understanding and using English.


Write-Right:

An image of a child attending a writing workshop at Total Communication. The child is sitting at a table and working on a writing task, with a pen and paper in front of them. The child appears to be engaged in the activity and focused on their writing. The workshop may be designed to help children develop their writing skills, such as improving handwriting, sentence structure, and creative writing abilities.

For children aged 4 to 7 years old, our Write-Right programme is an evidence-based multi-disciplinary programme developed by both educational and occupational therapists. The group programme targets both the mechanics of handwriting and the literacy aspects of writing and decoding letters.


Sensory Movement:

An image of a child with their instructor participating in a sensory movement activity at Total Communication. The child is moving their body in response to the instructor's guidance, with a focus on sensory integration and movement skills. The instructor may be providing verbal cues or physical support to help the child engage in the activity, which may involve various movements such as jumping, stretching, or balancing.

Our Sensory Movement programme is ideal for children aged 2 to 8 years old. It's a play-based movement programme that promotes peer interaction while stimulating dynamic thinking skills and has been proven to significantly improve children's overall developmental milestones.


Total Communication offers a range of carefully designed holiday programmes to keep your child engaged during the break. Our experienced team of educators and therapists provides personalized attention, interactive activities, and fun learning experiences.





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