About MYOP
Our Story
Prior to the creation of Make Your Own Pencil Programme, the founder, Mr Mervyn Tan was a committed leader in his community in which he served families with community activities, and he had the opportunities to nurture children with his experience as a parent himself. Upon gaining new insights into how stress could be developed from a tender age in children and often misunderstood or neglected due to ineffective communication, through his engagement, Mr Mervyn Tan was driven to establish the Make Your Own Pencil programme to better understand and address the issue to serve children and their families at a greater scale.
​
At E.H. Traders, we recognize the challenging educational culture in Singapore which the pursuit of academic excellence is often prioritized, while less emphasis is placed on bridging communication gaps. Underwhelming communication between caregivers and children is a detriment to good mental well-being and the lack of effective communication could potentially worsen it.
​
​Our programme cultivates a holistic approach to inspire and empower the next generation of change-makers by fostering a deep connection to their mental well-being, personal growth, and the world around them.
Focus of MYOP
​What It Does
Make Your Own Pencil is an innovative educational programme aimed at enhancing communication among children, parents and educators by recognizing and embracing the diverse ways in which children express their thoughts and ideas. Through the hands-on process of crafting pencils and other various hands-on activities, the programme serves as a medium to bridge communication gaps, foster mutual understanding between children and their caregivers, as well as bolstering the mental well-being of children.
​
The programme is grounded in the principle that a child's learning journey is a dynamic process of self-discovery, much like the precise workings of a clockwork mechanism. By actively engaging in creative activities, children are encouraged to articulate their thought processes and emotions in a natural and meaningful manner.
​
In addition to strengthening communication skills and promoting self-discovery, Make Your Own Pencil seeks to cultivate environmental consciousness among children. The programme incorporates topics such as forest preservation, biodiversity, sustainability, and thereby broadening children's awareness of pressing global environmental challenges with their newfound green knowledge.
​
​By integrating creative expression with environmental education, the programme aims to empower children to develop both their individual talents and a sense of social responsibility preparing them to contribute thoughtfully to their communities and the wider world.
Recommended For
7 to 10 years old
20 to 25 children per session
Approximately
45 to 55 minutes
Collaborations
Our Partners
Partners' Testimonials
Our Recognitions
