If you are gearing for National Day celebrations in the classroom and at home, we have all the ideas you need! Save time on brainstorming, searching and designing resources because we have put together a list of fun National Day activity ideas kids that you can do with young ones in the lead up to Singapore celebration of National Day on 9 August.
To make it even easier for you, we have also included a recommended age range, from preschoolers to primary schoolers, for each of the activities.
Fun National Day Activity Ideas for Kids
There are so many different ways that you can celebrate National Day with activities that you can do at home or in the classroom with children
For these National Day activity ideas, we have included some that we came across on Twinkl Singapore. In case you didn’t know, Twinkl Singapore is a resource website for both parents and educators.
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1. Why We Love Singapore Writing Activity
Help your children, students and the community express their love for Singapore. Get them to pen down why they love the country and encourage them to show their gratitude through a few sentences or even a poem depending on their ages. They can write about Singapore’s uniqueness like its efficient public transportation, safe streets, fun playgrounds and more.
This activity will hone writing skills, encourage a spirit of gratitude and patriotism and even promoting unity. You can then display the pieces in the classroom or the community wall for all to read.
View the “Why We Love Singapore” activity from Twinkl Singapore.
Recommended Ages: 6 to 9
Tools Required: Stationery and Printouts
2. I Spy with My Little Eye National Day Activity
Help your child to recognise various landmarks found in Singapore and even local dishes by organising a I Spy with My Little Eye National Day Activity. There are many ways that you can extend this activity to engage kids.
One is a share and tell – children can pick one picture to talk about it especially after a field trip. Or they can identify a building or food and share why it’s their favourite.
The other option is to print out all the pictures and hide it in various parts of the classroom or home. Then they can take turns to say “I spy with my little eye…. The Singapore Flyer.” They can work with their friends or a sibling and find all the relevant picture. As they do that, the child will be able to connect with the places and things that represent Singapore.
View the “I Spy with My Little Eye” National Day Activity.
Recommended Ages: 4 to 9
Tools Required: Printouts
3. Story time About What Goes on Behind the Scenes at a National Day Parade
The National Day Parade is definitely the biggest event for the nation to celebrate Singapore’s independence. Let’s Celebrate NDP is a picture book about the parade and the teams behind the showstopping event. Children can get to learn about the National Day Parade, the various segments of the parade, the people behind the segments and how much preparation work is required for a successful NDP. Read about Find out more about the book Let’s Celebrate NDP.
Recommended Ages: 4 to 9
Tools Required: Let’s Celebrate NDP Book
4. Landmarks in Singapore Quiz
For older children, why not hold a quiz based on landmarks in Singapore to get them excited. Help them learn about Singapore’s landmarks in a fun and interactive way. Having a quiz gamifies the learning process and makes the learning come alive. It also equips the younger generation with knowledge about iconic places. You can even use it as a family quiz; perhaps even the older members of the family might not have the right answers.
This activity can also inspire the children to come up with their own quiz as a post-activity assignment. They can even test it out on one another afterwards.
Recommended Ages: 7 to 12
Tools Required: Printouts
Get the “Landmarks in Singapore Quiz”. You can try out this “Singapore General Knowledge” quiz too!
5. National Day Themed Scavenger Hunt
This is a fun National Day activity for kids to conduct outdoors. Get ready a list of random items that can be commonly found around the neighbourhood or compound to get the children moving! They can use a mobile device to take pictures of the items spotted. The list can include items such as certain plants, flowers, fruit trees, insects, birds, a specific dish at the school canteen, signages and more.
Recommended Ages: 6 to 12
Tools Required: Set of scavenger hunt items
6. National Day Crossword Puzzle
Need a filler or just a quiet activity at mealtimes or in between classes? Explore essential vocabulary on National Day. Want to get one that is already prepared? Twinkl has a National Day crossword puzzle that you can print out and use for a fun National Day activity.
View the “National Day Crossword Puzzle”.
Recommended Ages: 7 to 12
Tools Required: Printouts
7. National Day Word Search
If the kids love word search, try this National Day themed variant! Learn the various words associated with National Day while looking for them. This is also a fun way to learn the spelling of the words and hone literacy skills.
Recommended Ages: 7 to 9
Tools Required: Printouts
Get access to the “National Day Word Search”
8. All About Singapore Word Game
Get everyone to sit in a circle, the first person says a word associated with Singapore and the next person has to say a word beginning with the last alphabet the previous word ends on. For instance, the first word is island, the second word will start with “D” so it can be the word durian.
For a simpler version, think of an alphabet and every word has to start with the specific alphabet.
Recommended Ages: 6 to 12
Tools Required: None
9. Red Lions Parachute Craft
The Red Lions are a major highlight in our National Day parades. The team consists of members from The Singapore Armed Forces Parachute Team as they put on a daring and eye-catching display for members of the public. Little ones can now do an easy craft using a few materials and design their own Red Lion parachute as a display this National Day! Get the detailed instructions on how to do a Red Lions Parachute Craft.
Recommended Ages: 4 to 8
Tools Required: Paper plate, string, colouring material, scissors and adult supervision
10. National Day Activity Booklet
For an all-in-one National Day activity idea, how about preparing a comprehensive booklet all about National Day. If that sounds like a lot of work, the good news is that Twinkl Singapore already has one and it is available in both English and Chinese. You can get colouring pages with the Singapore flag, attractions like Supertree Grove, Marina Bay Sands, Sultan Mosque and local dishes, as well as worksheets about National Day celebrations and more. There are also activity for different age groups.
Recommended Ages: 6 to 12
Tools Required: Printouts
Get Twinkl Singapore’s “National Day Activity Booklet”. There is a Chinese version available too.
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From 3 to 12 August 2024, gain access to Singapore-themed resources that you can use to celebrate and make National Day a meaningful and memorable one for you and your child or students!
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