Carpe Diem
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[quote]hi kiasu_pig,
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They are strong in their speaking although i found that writing part is yet to be improved as compare to e systematic way of montenssori. Yes, systematic teaching of Phonics->word blending->reading i think is a must.
I met a parent said she agreed the speaking part is strong as compared to her ex-montenssori school.
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[/quote]Actually to be frank, when I was told by the teacher that JJK is going to introduce phonics in their english cirriculum, I was rather skeptical and wonder why the management had not thought of it previously - especially nowadays where phonics seem to be the indispensable skill to mastering good english? Also, I had wondered how long before the english teachers are competent enough to master phonics before they would teach the students? I'm still very skeptical about it, and would still look around ...
Nevertheless, I must admit that the teachers in JJK are nice people, in particular those from N1 ... so that makes leaving the school .v.e.r.y. hard.
btw, did you attend the Carpe Diem family Day at the Bird Park last saturday?
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[quote]somemore, my girl said: \"i like Ms xxxx' the kindermusik teacher and she enjoys too some other enrichment classes in the school... Her confident level is increasing recently till when in a outside baby music class, when teacher asked:
who wanna come out and row e boat with me? she go out immediately .
who wanna hold the duck picture? (while e rest is singing) she go out immediately. When asking who wanna hold e second picture..she said loudly \"is not my turn!\" ....[/quote]I think my boy is in the same kindermusik class as your daughter ... Whenever I played the Kindermusik ABC music - he would \"wash, wash, wash!\" so cute!
[quote]i wish i could cos before she go pre-school, my other enrichment classes are all fixed and scheduled on Saturday fully pack for both my girls... can share with me what's up there tat day?[/quote]
First thing 1st, the weather was HOT! Other than that, the event was pretty .. well .. eventful. There was a magic show for the kids while concurrently a parenting talk for parents. So the teachers took care of the kids, while the parents enjoyed the very informative parenting talk. Packed lunch was nice - yummy. But as all events, the family day would really be improved. There was no group photos, at least they should have one for the same school.
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evelynseet:
How old is ur girl?? There is one Glory Kindergarten aroung Bukit Timah Mkt,, I heard tat this school is v good...
Hi Evelynseet,
wonder if you have visited gloryland learning center. If you have, pls advise your thought. tks. -
kiasu_pig:
Hi kiasu_pig, are your kids still in JJK CD? Hv u found a better CC? Will be visiting gloryland learning cc in Tohyi. Just checking i am in the same scenario as you. Thought of Creative O but then the distant. Currently putting my K1 with Caterpilla cove and for toddler, i am still considering cos toddler at this age fall sick often and it is not wise (both financially & physicall) to put them in the costlier CC knowing that half of the time, he will be unwell.
As both of us (and grandparents) are working, we have no choic but to put our kid in a CC. We have a maid, but we reckon that it would be safer to put our kid in a CC than with our maid alone at home. Ideally, we thought that our kid(s) do half-day pre-school, with the another half day in another hlaf-day programmes such as \"Zoophonics\" or \"Creative Thinkers\" etc. But the problem is the travelling between the two pre-schools.
We live in Bukit Batok East. Appreciated it if anyone knows of a good (or bad) CC (based on personal experience) kindly do PM me. While we think that CD-JJK is good for now, we would consider to switch if a good CC is available. Some CCs that we are thinking of are:-
a) Learning Ladder (pros - Teachers who are native english speakers)
b) Babies Inc (pros - offer 2 kindermusik & 2 gymborree lessons / week)
As regards to the domestic helper, I would rather to leave my kids in the child care than the helper. The maid will be idle fm 9am to 5pm. Do you have any suggestion or task that will be help the maid to use their time meanifully.
You mention learning ladder, I am considering this CC. Pls advise your thoughts. -
cookiecreature:
My kid is still with CD(JJK), though I am getting impatient and ignored with them lately [haiz]. I have visited \"Gloryland\" & \"Learning Ladder\" earlier - the latter is pricey though [> $1K]. But I'll do some serious \"looking around\" once we have settled down.
Hi kiasu_pig, are your kids still in JJK CD? Hv u found a better CC? Will be visiting gloryland learning cc in Tohyi. Just checking i am in the same scenario as you. Thought of Creative O but then the distant. Currently putting my K1 with Caterpilla cove and for toddler, i am still considering cos toddler at this age fall sick often and it is not wise (both financially & physicall) to put them in the costlier CC knowing that half of the time, he will be unwell.kiasu_pig:
As both of us (and grandparents) are working, we have no choic but to put our kid in a CC. We have a maid, but we reckon that it would be safer to put our kid in a CC than with our maid alone at home. Ideally, we thought that our kid(s) do half-day pre-school, with the another half day in another hlaf-day programmes such as \"Zoophonics\" or \"Creative Thinkers\" etc. But the problem is the travelling between the two pre-schools.
We live in Bukit Batok East. Appreciated it if anyone knows of a good (or bad) CC (based on personal experience) kindly do PM me. While we think that CD-JJK is good for now, we would consider to switch if a good CC is available. Some CCs that we are thinking of are:-
a) Learning Ladder (pros - Teachers who are native english speakers)
b) Babies Inc (pros - offer 2 kindermusik & 2 gymborree lessons / week)
As regards to the domestic helper, I would rather to leave my kids in the child care than the helper. The maid will be idle fm 9am to 5pm. Do you have any suggestion or task that will be help the maid to use their time meanifully.
You mention learning ladder, I am considering this CC. Pls advise your thoughts.
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Hi kiasu_pig
How do u find Learning Ladder and GLoryLand learning? Do you like their curriculum.
I have registered my girl in caterpillar coves… it is very pricey but because of her character and learning abilities, I want to try it out at Cat Cove and see how it turns out.
As for my son who is 28mth, I am considering to put him in GloryLand less pricey.
I would like to hear from your comment if any on your thoughts abt these 2 center. You can pm me. Tks alot -
Hi Cookiecreature,
i would like to hear your views on caterpillar cove if your kid is in the programme already.
thanks.
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gummy:
My girl just started her 3rd term on June 15... and I cannot comment much on academic cos everything to me is still fresh and new... however, I can see that my girl really enjoy school and she look forward to going to C.C every day. In term of food and environment, you can be rest assured. During my 3 days trial with CC, I notice that the kids seems to have confidence as compared to mine child and they behave well and proper. you need to make appointment to view the center.Hi Cookiecreature,
i would like to hear your views on caterpillar cove if your kid is in the programme already.
thanks.
can pm me. -
I am considering Carpe Diem Young Minds @ Tampines St 24. Full day child care for my 2yo for 2010.
Anyone has any experience with this? -
kiasu_pig:
The house next to CD/JJK has been vacanted for a long time, and is the only one vacant (lot) throughout the estate.... Hmm...My kid is still with CD(JJK), though I am getting impatient and ignored with them lately [haiz]. I have visited \"Gloryland\" & \"Learning Ladder\" earlier - the latter is pricey though [> $1K]. But I'll do some serious \"looking around\" once we have settled down.
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