KidSTART Singapore
KidSTART Stories
KidSTART Stories helps KidSTART families build children’s early language and reading habits with a home library, free reading guides, and storytelling events. It strengthens parent-child bonding and supports early literacy development.
Overview
- Early literacy initiative that supports parents to build their children's language foundation and foster a love of reading.
- Designed primarily for KidSTART families (families with less resources supported by KidSTART Singapore) to boost parent-child bonding through storytelling and books.
- Key benefits include:
- A mini home library: child-height bookshelf (one-time provision per family) and an age-appropriate book package (6–8 titles, refreshed annually).
- Free reading and storytelling guides (including multilingual subtitle options) to help parents confidently engage their children, even if they are not confident readers.
- Themed events that "bring stories to life" and provide a Storytelling Guide for continued learning at home.
- Programme has been running since October 2022 with an annual pre-order window for the Home Library between March and April.
Scheme type
Who qualifies
Eligibility groups
What you receive
Eligibility details
Primarily for KidSTART families. One child-height bookshelf is provided once per KidSTART family for the duration of their KidSTART journey. Book packages (6–8 age-appropriate titles) are refreshed annually. Eligibility to become a KidSTART Family applies (for families with less resources supported by KidSTART).
How to apply
- Sign up as a KidSTART Family at https://go.gov.sg/beakidstartfamily or via the "Sign up with us"/"Be a KidSTART Family" links on the KidSTART website. 2) Once onboarded, pre-order the KidSTART Stories Home Library (bookshelf and/or annual book package) during the yearly window between March and April. 3) Follow the KidSTART Events page for upcoming KidSTART Stories events and attend to receive a Storytelling Guide. 4) Access the online reading guides (videos) to support storytelling at home.
Agency details
Important Information
Scheme details may change. Check the official agency website for the latest eligibility, benefits, and application information.
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