Singaporean Children Need Different Skills For Future Success

09/02/2019 Meiling Wong

Children wanting more playtime is not news. But there is a definite mindset change in parents wanting more time for their children to delve into creative activities and imaginative play as they believe these skills sets will help their children succeed in the future.

98% of the children surveyed by LEGO Singapore wants more time to play but griped that their playtime is often hijacked by school obligations such as homework (62%), tuition (45%) and extracurricular activities (30%). 55% of the 400 parents polled echo this desire for more time built into the working school day for them to explore their creative side.

The LEGO findings revealed that children (69%) felt more relaxed and happier after an hour of play. But parents report finding it challenging to make time for their children to play creatively, even though collectively, they agree that it is vital for their children to be creative and play imaginatively to be well-rounded for the future.

Today’s Children Need Different Skills

Parents recognize that “their kids will have different career paths from them” and that “85% of future jobs do not exist today.” Hence, creativity is critical for their child’s development and future success.

Ask any kid today what they want to be when they grow up and you will hear them aspiring to be you-tubers, film/video maker (30%), artists (29%), astronauts (19%) and even as a traveler (18%). These set of careers require different skills from tradition ambitions like doctors, lawyers, and bankers. It begs the question if our kids are adequately equipped with skills to help them succeed in their future.

These compelling affirmations from parents and their children prompted LEGO Singapore to initiate a campaign to encourage parents and children to explore creative play and imaginative creations.

Increase Imagination and Creativity at The LEGO Movie 2 Event.

Hosting a 17-day LEGO event at VivoCity level One from 8 to 24 Feb, LEGO Singapore hopes to provide a platform to allow children to unlock their imagination and creativity and discover their individual passions. Kids can delve into the different universes from the recently released movie LEGO Movie 2: the DUPLO Planet, Systar System, Land of Apocalypseburg and Alien Jungle and explore their interests and allow their creativity to run wild.

At the event, kids can have fun with interactive games and explore activities like making their own movies, or simply enjoy the LEGO exhibits on display.

Create your own awesome movie. Choose your own background and plan your scenes with Emmet, Lucy, Rex and other great characters .

The stars of LEGO Movie 2, Lucy and Emmet will be present at the event to hang out with you. Come meet them 9 and 10 Feb, 16 & 17 Feb (Sat & Sun), between 12pm to 2pm and 5pm to 7pm.

Welcome to Apocalypseburg LEGO set

And if you are a huge LEGO fan, you are in for a treat! In celebration of its movie premiere, LEGO Singapore launches the biggest The LEGO Movie 2 set, 70840 Welcome to Apocalypseburg set. This epic 360-degree play experience allows builders to create and recreate scenes from the movie. The set has 3, 178 pieces! It will be a fun activity for parents and children to build it together.

You can get this set at the LEGO event from 9th Feb onward. In addition, when you buy the Welcome to Apocalypseburg set, you will receive an exclusive Emmet’s Leticular Mosaic (pic below). A special creation by LEGO certified Professional Nicholas Foo, this gift with purchase is available only at The LEGO Movie 2 event and while stocks last.