Build enrichment opportunities for pre-schoolers into core curriculum

Letter of the day

- Heidi Ng

I applaud the initiative to boost funding for enrichment activities for children from lower-income families (More needy preschoolers receive support from My First Skool’s charity fund for enrichment classes, Sept 1). The recognition of nonacademic skills for a child’s holistic growth is commendable.

This programme also provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on how Singapore can strengthen support for all children. As mentioned in the article, such enrichment classes are not covered by the Child Development Account, which suggests that these are seen as optional “extras” rather than a core part of a child’s development.