Prior to today, I didn’t even know that KidsStop existed within the Science Centre. Well, TIL.

A 2-hour stint cost each kid $10 and each accompanying adult $5. I guess it was value for money because the kids got a goodie bag that comprised a washable paint kit and free Calibee snacks.

Of course, no one travels to the West to buy a goodie bag. I must say that I was awed by the variety of interactive exhibits. My systematic mind didn’t wonder why the authorities didn’t work harder to ensure a seamless flow of ideas throughout the stations. You literally came out of a typhoon simulator to learn about nutrition at a supermarket. The ant installation was located next to a farm. And wasn’t there a dinosaur digging site? WHERE ARE THE LINKS? My teacherly mind screamed.

But if I were to suspend cohesiveness, I thought the exhibits were awesome in getting children to experience various Scientific concepts. Pedal and move your leg muscles to obtain wind energy. Pedal on another bike and see how your movements are mimicked by a skeleton. Throw balls into a vertical conveyor belt and learn that they gain gravitational potential energy in the process. Pull and push handles to learn how ants pass food from their crop (social stomach) to one another.

I left 30 minutes earlier because the daughter needed her afternoon nap. I can foresee myself returning in the near future.

The icing on the cake was the collaboration between @nlbsingapore and @sciencecentresg. I took the detachable cut-out worksheets aimed to teach young minds the concept of air resistance. I can use it to teach my boy about changed variables and fair test. I still cannot believe that teachers have to teach that to Primary 3 pupils nowadays! Time to update my blog: https://diaperfinancingfund.blogspot.com/2025/06/psle-science-fun-learning-journeys.html