Singapore pre-schools expand digital safety lessons for kindergarteners
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The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) is expanding a programme to teach kindergarten children in Singapore healthy digital habits before they receive their own personal devices.
The agency initially piloted the initiative with over 100 K2 pupils at E-Bridge Pre-School centres. Following the pilot, Skool4Kidz and E-Bridge are now rolling out the lessons to thousands of additional children.
The curriculum uses storytelling, role play, and games to teach kids how to set boundaries, think before they act, and report inappropriate content to trusted adults. The lessons aim to prepare children for the complexities of digital tools by teaching them to recognize uncomfortable feelings when viewing content and to seek help from parents or teachers. Teachers explain that these habits are similar to road safety, which people learn before they start driving.
The programme also encourages children to engage in non-screen activities, such as visiting libraries or going for jogs. Parents report that the lessons have influenced their home lives, helping families establish rules like avoiding devices during mealtimes. The IMDA plans to partner with the Early Childhood Development Agency to bring more pre-school operators into the programme by 2027.
