Bold Assoc Penang

04/09/2026

BOLD-ACS play = learning Play-based Parenting Programme

Saturdays on 7, 14, 21 and 28 November 2026
2.30 pm to 4.00 pm
227 Jalan Pemancar, 11700 Gelugor, Penang

It covers how you can help your child learn through playing in our interactive, hands-on and fun 4-weeks’ programme!

Led by a qualified Speech and Language Consultant and her team members from BOLD & ACS, the programme aims to:
* help parents understand that play equals learning;
* encourage self-directed play; and enhance your child’s overall development: physical, social, emotional, cognitive, speech, language and communication skills.

The play activities (e.g. water and sand play, art and craft, games, songs, storytelling) will enable your child and you to find out what your child likes. You will then be better equipped to understand your child’s strengths, plan play activities accordingly, have fun and spend quality time together.

“ previous attendees can also enrol and parents need not attend the parenting class. However Ms Chia (speech therapist) is available for consultation should the parents need further support.

Requirements:
Children:
3-6 years-old children with special needs (limited to only 12 children based on a review of the children’s needs).

Parents:
·One parent will participate in the weekly playgroup sessions together with the child and the other parent can attend the play-based parenting class. However, if the child can be separated from the parents, both parents can attend the class together.

Medium of communication:
English (Bahasa & Chinese may be used by the participants)

Fees:
RM 200 per child (assistance for B40 families is available based on a case-by-case review)

Kindly contact 011-20684776 / [email protected] to register for the programme, or for further inquiries.

Highly recommended by former playgroup parents!

"Yes, I would strong recommend this program to other parents. It’s a wonderful space for the children to play & learn. The organizers are friendly, helpful and supportive. A great opportunity for parents to connect and exchange ideas too!”

12/12/2025

Creating a Welcoming Inclusive Environment for All Children!

Having children with special needs in your classroom can be daunting and challenging. Yet, it is disheartening to see these children being rejected by our mainstream kindergartens and primary schools.

Ms. Ng Lai Thin, project manager of the National Early Childhood Intervention Council (NECIC), has published a book - "Small Steps, Big Changes - For PreSchool Inclusion", a toolbox of strategies to implement inclusive education to support children with special needs in the classroom.

Come join us in the Inclusion in Action session where various practitioners will share strategies on how teachers can support children with diverse needs. We are targeting Pre-School Operators, Principals and Head Teachers to participate in this event which will be held on 7th February 2026 (Saturday) at SEGi College, Penang.

A welcoming environment can make a big difference in their lives! Be part of a movement towards a more inclusive and caring community!

Scan here for QR code or click the link https://forms.gle/Kc9fWCRcdCoKf7Tt7 to register. The 296 page book will be included in the subsidized participation fee of RM50 if you register before 15th January 2026.

This event is jointly organised by Asia Community Service and Bold Association for Children with Special Needs Penang in collaboration with the National Early Childhood Intervention Council and SEGi College Penang. For more details, email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

23/10/2025

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31/07/2025

Play = Learning : Play-based Parenting Programme

Dates: Saturdays on 11, 18, 25 October, and 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 November 2025

Time: 2.30 pm to 4.00 pm

Venue: 227 Jalan Pemancar, 11700 Gelugor, Penang

Discover how you can help your child learn through playing in our interactive, hands-on and fun 8-weeks’ programme!

Led by a qualified Speech and Language Consultant and her team members from BOLD & ACS, the programme aims to:

• help parents understand that play equals learning;
• encourage self-directed play; and
• enhance your child’s overall development: physical, social, emotional, cognitive, speech, language and communication skills.

The play activities (e.g. water and sand play, art and craft, games, songs, storytelling) will enable your child and you to find out what your child likes. You will then be better equipped to understand your child’s strengths, plan play activities accordingly, have fun and spend quality time together.
Requirements:
Children:
3-6 years-old children with special needs (limited to only 12 children based on a review of the children’s needs).

Parents:
One parent must participate in the weekly playgroup sessions together with the child.
One parent must attend the fortnightly play-based parenting class.

Medium of communication:
English (Bahasa & Chinese may be used by the participants)

Fees:
RM 320 per child (assistance for B40 families is available based on a case-by-case review)
Kindly whatsapps 011-20684776 / [email protected] to register for the programme, or for further inquiries.

Highly recommended by former playgroup parents!

“Just want to share from the playgroup session that ### learns to use the brown bear song but creates his own lyric base on what he sees. We are so thrilled to see his improvement and want to share with all the teachers.”

“This playgroup provides different types of stations and allows kid and parent explore the unknown part of ourselves. We are thankful and happy that we came.”

16/06/2025

4th and final session of training at Tzu Chi for their volunteers to conduct Focus on Literacy classes

19/05/2025

17/04/2025

Reading Playground 《悦读同乐园》Book Launch and Educational Dialogue

Co-Organizers:
Penang Chung Hwa Confucian School Alumni Association and BOLD Association for Children with Special Needs, Penang

Venue:
Penang Chung Hwa Confucian School Alumni Association
(80, Jalan Burma, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang)

Date & Time:
Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM – 3.00 PM

Highlights of the Teaching Materials

• Overview of the teaching materials
• Expert insights on the educational value of "A Reading Playground"
• Real-life experiences to be shared by parents
• Content, practical applications, and innovative aspects of the materials.

Special Lectures

• Lecture 1: “My Child Seems Fine but Struggles with Reading – What Should I Do?”

Speaker: Mr. Tan Kien Hooi, Master’s in Special Education (Macquarie University, Australia), BOLD Reading Program Consultant

• Lecture 2: “How AI Enhances Learning for Children with Learning Disabilities”

Speaker: Ir. Dr. Ngoo Seong Boon, PEng, Senior Director at multinational corporation in the semiconductor industry based in Penang

We will have children corner from 9.30am to 1pm. Lunch will be provided.

Interested individuals/ Organizations please WhatsApp 011-20684776.

Thanks.

26/03/2025