Skip to main content

Government officials will never ask you to transfer money or disclose bank log-in details over a phone call.

Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 if you are unsure if something is a scam.

MOE - Nurturing Early Learners Portal
  1. Home
  2. Values, Social and Emotional Competencies and Learning Dispositions
  3. Values
  4. Care

Care

Care is one of the four values identified in the Nurturing Early Learners Framework.

Last updated 29 May 2025

On this page

How is care defined?
Why is care important?
How might children demonstrate care?
Related resources

How is care defined?

Here is a child-friendly definition of the value, care which teachers can use:

Being caring means that you want to choose kind words and actions. You think about other people’s feelings and want them to be happy. You also try to help them when they need help.

Why is care important?

Being caring helps children to be aware of their feelings and the feelings of others. They learn to look out for others, understand their needs and show empathy. 

How might children demonstrate care?

Here are some examples of how children might demonstrate care through their actions, speech and behaviour:

  • Encouraging a friend who is having difficulty completing a task

  • Asking a friend who is upset, “Are you ok?”

  • Helping a friend who has difficulty moving around at the playground

Related resources