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Magical Garden Party 2026: Discover Early Learning at Canadian International School Singapore
Muddy Experiments, Nature-inspired Crafts & More
Updated: October 19, 2026
2026 Nov 21
At Canadian International School (CIS) Singapore, the natural world becomes a classroom where young children can explore, create and discover. The Magical Garden Party invites families to experience the school’s inquiry-based, IB-inspired approach for young children aged six months to eight years, set within an expansive 2,400 sqm outdoor learning environment.
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From nature-inspired crafts and movement challenges to muddy experiments, pattern-making and trilingual storytelling, each activity encourages curiosity and confidence. Join the free event on to discover how playful, hands-on experiences can nurture the foundations for lifelong learning.
Magical Garden Party November 2026 at CIS Singapore
- Who? Children aged six months to eight years
- When? Saturday November 21, 2026, 9.30am-11.30am
- Where? Canadian International School, 7 Jurong West Street 41 Singapore 649414
- How to Join? Register here to secure your spot!
The Scoop – What to Expect:
- A Garden Full of Discovery: Explore CIS Kindergarten’s 2,400sqm outdoor learning environment, where nature provides opportunities for investigation, creativity and problem-solving.
- Creative Fun with Magical Garden Friends: Make butterfly or caterpillar crowns, weave patterns, navigate a caterpillar’s cocoon and experiment in a mud and sand kitchen.
- Learning Through Play: Discover how everyday activities introduce early mathematical thinking, language development, physical coordination and scientific exploration.
What is the early years learning approach at CIS?
CIS uses an IB-inspired, inquiry-based approach that encourages young children to ask questions, explore ideas, experiment and make connections. Through hands-on experiences and purposeful play, children develop curiosity, independence, creativity and problem-solving skills.
What facilities does CIS offer for early years learning?
CIS has a 2,400 sqm outdoor learning environment where children can explore the natural world and learn through active, hands-on experiences. Activities involving art, movement, sand, water and nature provide opportunities to develop physical confidence, creativity, language and early mathematical thinking.
How do children develop early maths and science skills at CIS Kindergarten?
Children encounter early mathematical and scientific concepts through practical activities rather than relying solely on formal instruction. Scooping, pouring, filling and measuring introduce capacity and cause and effect, while weaving helps children recognise patterns, shapes, repetition and symmetry.
How does CIS Kindergarten develop children’s language and communication skills?
CIS incorporates storytelling and opportunities to engage with different languages into early learning. Trilingual storytelling helps children develop vocabulary, listening and comprehension skills while encouraging imagination and a love of stories. Everyday discussions, questions and collaborative exploration also give children opportunities to express ideas and communicate with others.
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CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL: A Garden Where Curiosity Grows
At Canadian International School (CIS), early learning begins with curiosity, exploration and the freedom to discover. Its IB-inspired, inquiry-based approach encourages children aged two to six to ask questions, investigate their surroundings and develop ideas through active participation. The 2,400sqm outdoor learning environment gives young learners space to connect with nature while building skills that support their wider development.
What Will Children Discover? From creative crafts and physical challenges to sensory play and storytelling, each activity offers opportunities to learn through experience.
Rather than simply receiving information, children are encouraged to experiment, make connections and develop their own understanding. The Magical Garden Party offers families a chance to see this philosophy in action through activities designed to nurture confidence, creativity and independent thinking.
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MEET THE MAGICAL GARDEN FRIENDS: Five Ways To Learn Through Play
The Magical Garden Party brings learning to life through five character-led experiences, each introducing different skills through imaginative, hands-on activities. Children can create nature-inspired accessories with Betty Butterfly, wriggle through Charlie Caterpillar’s cocoon, investigate materials with Aunty Ant, weave patterns with Sally Spider and enjoy trilingual storytelling with Marty Moth.
The Scoop on the Magical Garden Party:
- Create with Betty Butterfly: Design butterfly or caterpillar crowns in the Art Studio, developing fine-motor control, creativity and confidence through open-ended art.
- Wriggle with Charlie Caterpillar: Crawl, climb and balance through a cocoon-inspired challenge that supports coordination, spatial awareness and physical confidence.
- Explore with Aunty Ant: Scoop, pour, fill and measure in the Mud & Sand Kitchen, discovering early mathematical and scientific concepts through sensory exploration.
- Weave with Sally Spider and Listen with Marty Moth: Explore patterns, shapes and symmetry through weaving, then develop vocabulary, listening and imagination through trilingual storytelling.
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CIS KINDERGARTEN: Building Confidence Through Inquiry-Based Learning
At Canadian International School, the early years provide opportunities to develop the skills and attitudes that support future learning. Its IB-inspired, inquiry-based approach encourages children to explore questions, make predictions, solve problems and build understanding through meaningful experiences. The Magical Garden Party brings this philosophy into focus through nature, movement, creativity and language.
A 2,400sqm outdoor learning environment gives children room to investigate the natural world, explore materials and develop their understanding through first-hand experiences.
From noticing patterns in woven webs to exploring capacity in the Mud & Sand Kitchen, children encounter concepts that underpin later learning. Creative activities encourage self-expression, while physical challenges help develop coordination and resilience. Stories in different languages offer further opportunities to build communication skills and broaden children's experiences.
What Sets It Apart?
- Outdoor Learning: A 2,400 sqm environment provides space for exploration, discovery and active engagement with nature.
- Inquiry-Based Approach: Children are encouraged to ask questions, investigate, experiment and develop their own understanding.
- Whole-Child Development: Activities nurture creativity, language, mathematical thinking, physical confidence and problem-solving skills.
- Learning Through Play: Hands-on experiences introduce foundational concepts in ways that are meaningful and engaging for young children.
Where To Find It:
- Canadian International School
- 7 Jurong West Street 41 Singapore 649414
- +65 6467 1732
- [email protected]
- https://www.cis.edu.sg
Additional Info:
Canadian International School is located at 7 Jurong West Street 41, Singapore 649414, with Lakeside MRT on the East-West Line approximately eight minutes away on foot. Alternatively, take bus 180 or 335 to a nearby stop on Boon Lay Way, followed by a short walk to the school.
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