[Bukit Batok/Chua Chu Kang/Yew Tee] Preschools

[buds]

carolsoh:

Dear Buds,


Ya :lol: , your updates really helps co's i also don't like dim centre co's it give people a low-spirited feeling. But i just like their phonics session. Maybe just stick to Kinderland 1st.

Actually from your view, for a 3 year old child what they should know. I mean by end of the year is it a must that they should know full set of A-Z, how to count 1-10 or 30, hold the pencil, phonics etc. Sorry for been asking you so many question :oops:

Cheers,
Carol

Heyya carolsoh,

No worries on the questions. I'm cool with it.
We're all here for sharing, aye.

3-year old still quite young, if pincer-grip (for holding pencil)
ie. thumb, pointer, tall man - mebbe can for jumbo crayons
and pencils. If fine motor of child is more advance can do with
usual sized pencils, crayons and other tools for colouring, writing
or painting.

Yes, good if the school and home involvement is covering the
numbers from 1 to 20 at least - recognition of quantity and the
written form and also the recognition of letter a-z (small caps
mastery first preferably) but aniwaes, in N2 (4-yrs old) they
will still revise the same during the first half of the year.

As for Phonics - Kinderland doesn't cover that?
How long has your child been there, and if he's
there for a few mths and happy stay put first lor
and see how the curriculum goes. Talk to the
teacher and supervisor on your doubts k. Always
good to hear from the horse's mouth and not
hearsay. More concrete and will ease your doubts.

Yes, i think dim can be cosy with more yellow lights.
But dim as in eye-sore is kinda a dampening environment.
Mebbe that time of my visit it was lunch time - they
may be exercising \"bill-control\" ie. no need to on so
many lights, can see food and not choke on any fish
bone should be ok liao. Hehehehee..

[buds]

Heyya carolsoh,


From your observations, then i think Kinderland is doing fine.
In 4-mths thats an acheivement on its own being in N1... No
separation anxiety, library visit initiatives (fantastic!) and
already quite a few field trips under your child's belt! Not
bad..

I personally prefer children to learn the letters of the alphabet
first and then followed by phonemic awareness as well... similar
to Kinderland's intent. Better for pre-writing ability and yes also
less confusing.

Town for Kids is good and they have creative methods too plus
the fun and interactive multimedia board approach. But since
your child is happy since the 4mths there, give Kinderland a
chance to show how your child can grow with them and their
curriculum unless other uncomfortable issues arise. And plus
poor thing grandma may be inconvenienced if having to fetch
your child at another centre further up than the current centre.

Just my opinions, decision still yours to make.
No harm visiting Town for Kids for recce sake.
If you need to make the switch eventually, then
by N2 or K1 your child should be older enuf not
to worry abt taking school transport and giving
grandma a break..

Cheerios.
:celebrate:

[buds]

Sorry, forgot to mention...

my kiddies are 7 and 5 now,
going on 8 and 6 by the end
of the year..

[buds]

Heyya carolsoh,


Yes, now si-nang leow (easy already)…
But i still had to undergo the growing
stages from bb until today mah… so i
can understand the struggles of SAHM,
FTWM and PTWM cos i’ve tried each
designation in different phases of my
motherhood.

They both attended kindergarten and
for a very short time in MMI childcare.
But no good experiences to share from
that one so i’ll just stop here. Yes, now
elder girl in P2 and younger in K2.

Looking forward to next year - both in
Primary school and same session…
woohoo… mebbe can go back to work
for a bit, see how…

My area of residence is in the west, yes.
That’s all i can say… Keep some things
mysterious so i won’t be recognised in
my bikini at any of the western pools by
members of KiasuParents. Kekekekeh…

Regards,
Mystery Lady [Hahaa!]

[buds]

Nope, not considering..

Not at all. But if God
grants us with one,
we'll still receive with
open arms.

Cheerios.

:celebrate:

[sunny]

carolsoh:

Dear all,


Any of your child at Sunny Grove or have view their centre before? Any comments on this centre.

Cheers

is sunny grove at limbang? if yes, i went there before to research some time back.

[sunny]

carolsoh:

Hi sunny,


Yes, it's at Lim Bang. How do you feel of the centre? Like their programme, enviroment, teacher...etc.

Cheers,
Carol

i went there abt 1 yr+ ago. the centre is non-air con and it's beside the foodcourt. i didn't ask much about their programme, just know that they used a set of reader, i think it's cambridge and end of the day, the books will be given to the student.

the place is big but with lots of kids, this makes the whole place 'cramp'. when i stepped into the centre, i saw a teacher 'lecturing' the students. when i asked the principal for her view on montessori style of teaching... her reply was like, montessori style was just to teach the students how to wipe the table. :faint:

my visit was about 15 minutes only but that made me decide not to sign my kids up. just my view. no harm dropping by the centre 'cos different ppl sees things differently and expectation is different.

[sunny]

carolsoh:

Hi Sunny,


Thanks for sharing your info with me. So now your kid is at which childcare?

Cheers,
Carol

no problem.

my kids are still taken care by my in laws. will send the elder one to little wonders in late june if they still have vacancy.

[tsh0202]

Hi folks,


I’m new. Just happened to chance upon this thread while

searching for info on enrichment centres for my kids.

I would like to recommend this centre named "Nurture Cove

Montessori" located @ Sunshine Place. It is a small school

located opposite Kinderland Kindergarten(CCK). It offers

a 2.5 hr programme and it has 2 sessions.(fr 9.00am to

11.30am and 11.30 am to 2.00pm) The K1,K2 are in

the morning whereas the pre-nursery/nursery are in the

afternoon. At the moment, there are about 20+ pupils to

4 to 5 teachers per session. (including the MT teacher

who is a Chinese national). The person in charge is

Ms Zu.

You may like to check it out yourselves.

[rakshu]

I am looking for a Kindergarten near bukit batok for my daughter.


Any one would like to suggest a good kindergarten teaching Tamil as one of the language in K1 and K2.

Thanks