
The Curious Kueh Adventure: Stories Beyond the Classroom
What if stories could be experienced, not just read?
Anchored on the award-winning picture book The Marvellous Sugee Cake by Quek Hong Shin, this holiday programme invites children on a storytelling adventure where words, food and heritage come alive.
Through story-based activities and an experiential visit to the Children’s Museum Singapore, children will explore how food, culture and community shape the stories we love.
📍Happening at our brand new flagship centre I Can Read Dunearn Village!
Holiday Programme Date: 17 & 18 March (Tues & Wed)
Early Bird Ends: 20 February
Registration Closes: 8 March
For 5–6 year olds
Younger learners will build confidence in expressing ideas through:
- Guided oral retelling and teacher-led discussions
- Visual sequencing, drawing and story mapping activities
- Simple sentence construction to express thoughts clearly
For 7–8 year olds
Older learners will deepen their language skills through:
- Higher-order discussion, inference and reasoning
- Expanding descriptive vocabulary related to food, culture and emotions
- Structured paragraph writing and short reflections based on real-world experiences
Through This Programme, Students Will:
- Retell and sequence a story clearly, using appropriate language and structure
- Use a wider range of vocabulary related to food, culture and emotions
- Make meaningful connections between stories and real-life experiences in Singapore
- Communicate their ideas through speaking, writing and creative expression
Day 1: Stories Come to Life at the Children's Museum Singapore
Children are introduced to The Marvellous Sugee Cake through guided reading, discussion and vocabulary activities before heading out on an immersive excursion to the Children’s Museum Singapore.
At the museum, they will explore Singapore’s food heritage, traditions and community life, helping them make meaningful connections between the story and the world around them.
Day 2: From Experience to Expression
Back in class, children build on what they saw and experienced during the excursion. Through oral sharing, creative activities and age-appropriate writing tasks, they reflect on the visit, deepen their understanding of the story, and express their ideas with greater confidence.
Dates & Location
Singapore 589472
For enquiries contact 3158 5888
