Comparing Pre-school English Reading and Phonics Enrichment

[buds]

There are many home based teachers. They generally take in lesser

students for group sessions as compared to commercial centres out
there in the market. Home based teachers also tend to be more
flexible about make-up lesssons whether it is due to a child being ill
or the family going for short family trips, especially if the child is doin'
1-to-1. If make-up sessions are allowed for group sessions, it may be
according to the teacher's time of convenience. Most home based
teachers do not take deposit. The thing that varies the teachers is
mainly the technique + programme structure. Other than that wud
be the duration. Cost will vary according 2 the teacher's experience
and definitely expertise; plus whether or not the programme utilizes
concrete learning materials within the varying session durations.

Most parents are also concerned about the fun factor. Most prefer
lessons to be fun yet rigorous enough & inspires children to read.

1hr per week is the norm be it in ctrs or home based. 1.5hr is a
better time frame in my opinion especially if a teacher is handling
group sessions. More than 5 or 6 is considered a big group already
for a 1.5hr session. Also need to ask if the teachers include reading
books / reading programme in the Phonics sessions to complete the
reading experience. After all, children learn Phonics to learn how to
read... not just to learn sounds... not just to merely learn words...
The aim is to provide children the skills for reading and inspire the
reading journey.

Just my sharings.

I've read and replied to your PM, titank.

[HappyAvon]

Engtutor:

Hi starlight,


If you went for the assessment at ICR and they recommended that your child enter their reading program, I am sure they thought your child could benefit from it.
Ask them about their PSLP program for kindergarteners who can read and which will introduce them to P1 work. Though please note that this program rarely gets recommended for students who are not in K2 (unless they have completed the ICR reading program).

Alternatively, LCentral has a program for pre-schoolers who can read called PFS (Preparation for School). If, after assessment, the teacher feels the reading is of an adequate standard, they may recommend this program for your child. It caters mostly to K2 children, rarely but possibly K1's.

Hi Engtutor, I had sent my K1 DD to Lcentral for assessment and she is recommended to start PFS (Preparation for School)..This is the same SUCCESS programme right? I understand the SUCCESS programme is ongoing and follows the MOE curriculum...Will the programme being too exam focused be suitable for K1 child? Will she be able to handle and enjoy the lesson? Maybe u can advise further? Thanks!

[Engtutor]

HappyAvon:

Engtutor:

Hi starlight,


If you went for the assessment at ICR and they recommended that your child enter their reading program, I am sure they thought your child could benefit from it.
Ask them about their PSLP program for kindergarteners who can read and which will introduce them to P1 work. Though please note that this program rarely gets recommended for students who are not in K2 (unless they have completed the ICR reading program).

Alternatively, LCentral has a program for pre-schoolers who can read called PFS (Preparation for School). If, after assessment, the teacher feels the reading is of an adequate standard, they may recommend this program for your child. It caters mostly to K2 children, rarely but possibly K1's.

Hi Engtutor, I had sent my K1 DD to Lcentral for assessment and she is recommended to start PFS (Preparation for School)..This is the same SUCCESS programme right? I understand the SUCCESS programme is ongoing and follows the MOE curriculum...Will the programme being too exam focused be suitable for K1 child? Will she be able to handle and enjoy the lesson? Maybe u can advise further? Thanks!

Hi HappyAvon,

I have sent you a PM.
Christina

[titank]

Hi Buds,


Finally discover 1 Homebased where offering 30 min Montessori Phonics & 30 minutes Maths. Charging an aveage of $40/hour & the best part there is deposit & registration fee. I guess this maybe in the future they would form their own centre.

[starlight88]

Thks Engtutor

I’ll be calling ICR and L Central to find out more. Do you know which of the L Central branch is good? Since they are all far for me, I don’t mind traveling a bit.

I am also keen to find out if the programme is overly exam focused and thus not suitable for K1 child? My boy is the active type.

Hi Tamarind
Thks for your recommendation. Will check it out. Besides, I have been following your blog. Thks for sharing all the wonderful ideas on learning phonics and Chinese.

I am also considering Kumon English since they allow the child to progress based on his own ability. However, Kumon English does not follow MOE syllabus. I wonder if it would be useful/practical from P1 point of view. How about Morris Allen? Do you know whether they follows the P1 syllabus?

Happy Avon
Do share with us more on the Lcentral PFS program should you decide to sign your K1 kid for it.

[buzzmario]

my girl is attending Perlinminary level at i can read at white sand. was told last sat she can go to the next level . but the new timing is at 4 pm instead of 12 noon. i thinking of getting her to shift to sengkang rivervale mall i can read. anyone 's kids there? care to share your finding there?


thanks

[buds]

titank:

Hi Buds,


Finally discover 1 Homebased where offering 30 min Montessori Phonics & 30 minutes Maths. Charging an aveage of $40/hour & the best part there is deposit & registration fee. I guess this maybe in the future they would form their own centre.

$40.00 per hour!!! :!:

30 mins one subject? :faint:

[Jav]

Hi Titank,


Can share more about the homebased Montessori programme? I am interested as well. Most importantly is the location and the comfortability of the teacher.

[Jav]

Hi Buds,


Since you are so knowledgeable, why don’t you also just form home based Montessori, like you said just a group of 3-4 students. I will be the first one to register

[titank]

buds:

titank:

Hi Buds,


Finally discover 1 Homebased where offering 30 min Montessori Phonics & 30 minutes Maths. Charging an aveage of $40/hour & the best part there is deposit & registration fee. I guess this maybe in the future they would form their own centre.

$40.00 per hour!!! :!:

30 mins one subject? :faint:

Yes 1/2 hour on Montessori Phonics & 1/2 hour on Montessori Maths. Maybe this teacher really have experience.Max group size is 3 in a group.