Sow Kindness, Watch It Grow.
Inter-Centres Storytelling Competition 2026
A bilingual storytelling competition for children aged 3 to 6, enrolled at a preschool, kindergarten, childcare, tuition or enrichment centre in Singapore.
A small act, a big heart.
This year's competition invites children to share a story about a small act of kindness — something they saw, did, or wish for. A kind word. A shared snack. A helping hand.
Stories can be told in English or Chinese. They can be true or made-up, and can include drawings, puppets, songs, soft toys, or just a child with a big imagination.
We're not looking for perfect storytellers. We're listening for kind ones.
Four criteria, judged with care.
The story relates to kindness with a clear beginning, middle and end.
Voice, tone, facial expressions and body language.
A unique story choice and imaginative use of props.
Poise, eye contact and the ability to engage the audience.
Every storyteller leaves with something.
Winners chosen in each of the four groups — English & Chinese, Categories A (3–4) and B (5–6).
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- ✓Certificate of achievement
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- ✓Certificate of achievement
- ✓Popular gift voucher
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- ✓Certificate of achievement
From seed to stage.
The competition runs across six months — gentle pace, plenty of time, no rush.
Sign-ups open. A parent or guardian registers the child for free and completes the consent form.
Children record their story at home. Home phone recordings are very welcome.
Last day to upload your storytelling video. We acknowledge within 3 working days.
A panel of judges reviews every video and selects the finalists.
Six finalists from each group perform live on stage, 10.00 AM – 12.30 PM, Toa Payoh North (tentative).
Asked by parents like you.
Can't find your question? Send us a note — we reply within two working days.
Is it really free to enter? ›
Yes — registration is completely free. A parent or guardian registers the child and completes a consent form.
My child is shy. Can they still take part? ›
Absolutely. A story can be told in the quietest voice in the room. The judges listen for kindness, not confidence.
Which language should my child perform in? ›
The competition is bilingual — your child performs in either English or Chinese and is judged within that chosen language segment.
Who can take part? ›
Children aged 3 to 6 (as at 20 September 2026) enrolled at a preschool, kindergarten, childcare, tuition or enrichment centre in Singapore.
What should the video look like? ›
Phone recordings in landscape are perfect. A quiet room, soft natural light, and the child clearly in frame with audible sound is all we ask.
Can my child use props, drawings or puppets? ›
Please do. We love stories told with picture books, soft toys, paper puppets, costumes and quiet songs.
Ready to share a story?
The submission form takes about 5 minutes. Free to enter. Deadline 20 September 2026.