Fun at SM: 6 Kiddie Destinations To Help Them Learn Through Play & Exploration

Forget the gadgets and screen time; it’s time to let our kids play! Play is one of the most important ways through which children learn, and underpins everything from their motor skills, language abilities, social skills, and even emotional wellness. In fact, it’s so crucial in a child’s well-being that it is declared as a universal children’s right by the United Nations!

The good news: You won’t run out of ideas for play and learning at SM, which offers safe destinations for kids of all ages and all abilities. Check out our list below and let the fun begin:

Sensory Play Class at Hatch

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Designed for babies and toddlers, this class by Hatch—a center for sensory play and therapy—aims to engage your little one through play-based activities that encourage the exploration of all the senses, including balance and body awareness. ICYDK: Sensory play is crucial to brain development and helps promote cognitive growth and language development, among other things!

Hatch offers Open Play, Open Classes and Therapy for kids with special needs. Click here to know more about their services.

Role-Playing (and more!) at Kidzooona

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Does your kid want to be a chef, a veterinarian, or a police officer? Whatever his big dream is, you can fuel his passions and expand his imagination by letting him engage in pretend play at everyone’s favorite indoor playground, Kidzo0ona. There are also lots of areas for all kinds of interests—from physical play (slides, ball pit, trampoline) to constructive play (blocks and puzzles) and even narrative play (storytelling).

Don’t miss their July giveaways and get a chance to win P2,000 GCs daily, Tiny Buds gift items, or a Kidzooona birthday party package!

Archery at Arrowland by Gandiva

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Here’s a fun activity to help improve your child’s concentration. A sport rooted on accuracy, archery is a mentally stimulating game that helps improve hand-eye coordination skills, balance, core stability, and upper body strength. That said, it can also be a great therapy for children ADHD (or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) as it requires focus but offers immediate reward. P.S. Grown-ups can play, too!

Interactive Play at Kid's Venue Arts & Play Center

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Perfect for super active tots, this interactive amusement zone combines adventure and learning in a fun and safe environment made for children of all ages. Let them bounce around the inflatables and trampolines, find their way through mazes, or ride the slides endlessly—promoting physical movement while also stimulating cognitive and social development.

Fantasy Fun at The Dessert Museum

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Treat your kids to a sugar wonderland at the Dessert Museum, boasting of eight rooms featuring all our favorite sweet treats. It’s like entering a fantasyland made of candies and confections—a truly visually stimulating showcase where every corner is picture-worthy. It’s the perfect destination for artsy kids, photography enthusiasts, and basically everyone with a sweet tooth! Save P100 when you book your tickets online and get a surprise dessert box, too.

Culture Immersion at Lakbay Museo

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Don’t miss the chance to travel the Philippines in just 1,000 steps at Lakbay Museo—only until July 31, 2022! Immerse your child in local culture and teach him about our country’s history in this interactive museum that lets you visit Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao in just two hours. They’re currently offering a Lakbuy 1 Get 1 Promo, where you can get two tickets for just P799. Visit their website for more details.

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