Experiential Workshops: Engaging Children Through Play and the Arts
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About this event
For us at Playeum, it is always through play and the arts!
In this workshop, we will be sharing with you our experience engaging children through play and the arts over the past decade and an introduction on how you can also be creative facilitators for them. You will be crafting along with us as we open up this conversation and share tips with one another. So grab some recyclable materials and join us in exploring our creative side!
This programme is recommended to anyone interested in or new to working with children!
About the presenters
Charlotte Goh
Charlotte is the Executive Director of Playeum. She brings to the table valuable expertise in social work, marketing, communications, and community building. Prior to Playeum, she was the Director of Marketing and Communications at the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre.
Charlotte started her first career after university as a medical social worker at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital. She later forayed into the marketing and media industry and spent 16 years with Australia Consolidated Press (ACP) Magazines and Singapore Press Holdings, including a licensing stint at Elle Licensing South East Asia.
A strong believer in leading an authentic life and building agency in children, Charlotte extends this belief in her work at Playeum as she seeks to empower the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers.
Foong Jing Ming
Trained in art history, Jing Ming is keen on the social role of the arts, with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity of content and spaces for all. At Playeum, she develops programmes for children of diverse needs and their families. This led to Playeum at Home - a virtual play initiative that she co-developed to engage children in building resilience through play amid the COVID-19 pandemic. She has previously held marketing and communication roles at Rice Fields Pte Ltd and Singapore Pinacothéque de Paris.
Nur Alisa Taha
Alisa is responsible for programmes and community engagement at Playeum. She has been developing programmes and outreach efforts, as well as building partnerships with stakeholders. Having spent her first career in the tourism industry previously, Alisa’s love and passion for children has motivated her work to champion their needs today.
Nur HafizahHafizah is an architecture graduate with experience working in several non-profit organisations which has given her opportunities to work with the community in various capacities. At Playeum, she designs play programmes and leads a team of Playmakers in providing open-ended play experiences for children and their adults. Outside of Playeum, Hafizah enjoys spending time with her family, yoga and working on her little dream to illustrate children’s books!
Jodi Thiele
Jodi is the newest addition to the Playeum team. She is an artist, puppeteer, and facilitator. Previously in her work with Artsolute, she utilised her intercultural skills to work with and transform various communities across the globe using a variety of art forms. Creating artworks and programmes to address various social issues including natural disasters, refugee crisis, poverty and youth empowerment. Jodi has worked with ASEAN Foundation, UNIMA, United Nations' Children and Youth, and Waseda University among others for her programmes.
Note: We will be recording this programme and screenshots will be taken.
Organiser Playeum Ltd
Organiser of Experiential Workshops: Engaging Children Through Play and the Arts
Playeum is an independent charity organisation (IPC) that creates equal opportunities for children in Singapore to develop creativity and confidence through play and the arts. In particular, we work with children from marginalised backgrounds and children with varying disabilities.
We hold safe and non-judgemental spaces for children to have a voice and be heard, as well as to build 21st century life skills such as critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. Through this, children are empowered to thrive and be the best versions of themselves.
Our work also supports adults in becoming powerful creative facilitators for children as we shift mindsets to seeing children as creative and competent. Over the past year, we have reached out to more than 2,200 children and adults through our impact work.
