Berries - Discussion

[gt1122]

jedamum:

gt1122:

May I know when is a good time to start Berries? My DD is K2 this year and her Chinese is quite poor...

I believe the best time is before P1. after P1, berries group learning for weak students may not be feasible as the materials may be too difficult by then; teacher may not have time to address individual weaknesses. Unless the kid can learn fast and both parents and kid are willing to put in effort, joining berries after P1 is also possible.

best time is N2. imo.

Ok thanks... looks like we better get going fast

[bigsnoopy]

I was speaking to the recep the other day and she told me that if the kid is weak in the current level, they will downgrade the kid one level down even for preschoolers.

[babyjj]

Hi mummies


I'm thinking of enrolling my boy at either tampines central or tmp mart. Anyone has any feedback on the 2? Grateful if u cld pm me. Thanks so much in advance

[jedamum]

anyone tried P3 & P4 Writing, Oral and Listening Program?

[usaik]

Hi Jedamum,


I am also keen on the P3 & P4 Writing, Oral and Listening Program for my boy. My boy is in P4 now. Having seen the writing and oral materials so far in their normal enrichment class, I am confident that the programme will be good and will definitely be more in-depth. They always provide good strategy and tips in the materials. It is just a matter of how the teacher deliver them, how the child absorsb them and how the parents re-enforce them.

My problem so far is I am unable to find a suitable timeslot for my boy to do this program.

[jedamum]

usaik:

Hi Jedamum,


I am also keen on the P3 & P4 Writing, Oral and Listening Program for my boy. My boy is in P4 now. Having seen the writing and oral materials so far in their normal enrichment class, I am confident that the programme will be good and will definitely be more in-depth. They always provide good strategy and tips in the materials. It is just a matter of how the teacher deliver them, how the child absorsb them and how the parents re-enforce them.

My problem so far is I am unable to find a suitable timeslot for my boy to do this program.

usaik,
yes, i agree that the timeslot is an issue. very limited classes.

[hh2]

My son is in Berries now, seems to be doing ok but I heard from friends that Berries is better for younger kids, once they are older, should move them to other centres. Anybody with kids who are P3 and above can testify to this?

[Chengg]

No leh, I have friends whose children were in Berries all the way till P6 and they did well. If your son has adjusted well to Berries, then should let him stay there since he is used to the way of teaching there.

[hh2]

Thank you, got me worried when I heard my friends discussing Chinese classes and when I said my son was in Berries, they told me to try other centres once he is older. He likes Berries and I intended for him to stay there for long. Were your children at Berries?

[Monster Mummy]

Yes, I agreed if they have started in Berries since young. It is best to let them continue especially they are used to the system there.


For those that are only joined for the short time frame might have difficulty to catch up. Overall, the programme still varies across where it depends on the children learning progress.