I Can Read - Discussion

[Monster Mummy]

caroline_pal:

Thanks Monster Munmy. I will speak to his current teacher in ICR & the admin. Actually I want to free up his time so that he have more play time. See how things goes n give him tutiton lessons if he needs it later in P3 or so.

I think that ICR main objective is for children to be able to read. If you need to free up his time during this period, teach him basic grammar rule.

[Kitty]

Hi Mummies,

May I know what is the best age to start ICR ?

My boy is turning 3 in Dec., and I understand they have a Little Bear Club for kids of his age. Is it appropriate for him to start now ?

[mummy_83]

Any latest feedback available about ‘I can Read’ at Rivervale mall??

I want to send my kid (2009 born) for phonics class here.Before that someone please let me know if the center is actually good or kindly suggest some other centres somewhree in sengkang/punggol area for phonics classes for 4 yrs olds.

Thanks

[lovinglife]

Is skipping book/s ever happened in ICR level? The teacher suggested to skip book/s and promote my DS to other class with tougher book because he has shown restlessness after completing his ‘task’ with his group. She commented he is too advanced in the class and yet he is the youngest. He is currently in book 3.

[Monster Mummy]

lovinglife:

Is skipping book/s ever happened in ICR level? The teacher suggested to skip book/s and promote my DS to other class with tougher book because he has shown restlessness after completing his 'task' with his group. She commented he is too advanced in the class and yet he is the youngest. He is currently in book 3.

I have never encountered but ultimately it will still depend on teacher's recommendation.

[lovinglife]

I have never encountered but ultimately it will still depend on teacher’s recommendation.[/quote]


If my DS didn’t show sign of restlessness, I wouldn’t be bother at all. Hopefully the teacher can keep him occupied throughout the lessons.

[caroline_pal]

mummy_83:

Any latest feedback available about 'I can Read' at Rivervale mall??

I want to send my kid (2009 born) for phonics class here.Before that someone please let me know if the center is actually good or kindly suggest some other centres somewhree in sengkang/punggol area for phonics classes for 4 yrs olds.

Thanks

I put my kids in ICR at Rivervale Mall before they were 4yrs old. To me, the teachers who taught my kids are good. I am happy with my elder kid who can read pretty well before age of 5. However, parents need to play an important role here - assist your kid to do the assigned homework diligently, patiently and consistently. I dont think you can just leave all to the ICR teachers (it is just once a week for 1.5hr). So my youngest is doing TCS now and embarking on the proven ICR program soon.

[Monster Mummy]

caroline_pal:

mummy_83:

Any latest feedback available about 'I can Read' at Rivervale mall??

I want to send my kid (2009 born) for phonics class here.Before that someone please let me know if the center is actually good or kindly suggest some other centres somewhree in sengkang/punggol area for phonics classes for 4 yrs olds.

Thanks

I put my kids in ICR at Rivervale Mall before they were 4yrs old. To me, the teachers who taught my kids are good. I am happy with my elder kid who can read pretty well before age of 5. However, parents need to play an important role here - assist your kid to do the assigned homework diligently, patiently and consistently. I dont think you can just leave all to the ICR teachers (it is just once a week for 1.5hr). So my youngest is doing TCS now and embarking on the proven ICR program soon.

I agreed because previously my child also has problem until I enforce them to revise every week after classes. It really need hard work to see the result. I would said that their ICR programme especially it work for my children.

[Monster Mummy]

caroline_pal:

mummy_83:

Any latest feedback available about 'I can Read' at Rivervale mall??

I want to send my kid (2009 born) for phonics class here.Before that someone please let me know if the center is actually good or kindly suggest some other centres somewhree in sengkang/punggol area for phonics classes for 4 yrs olds.

Thanks

I put my kids in ICR at Rivervale Mall before they were 4yrs old. To me, the teachers who taught my kids are good. I am happy with my elder kid who can read pretty well before age of 5. However, parents need to play an important role here - assist your kid to do the assigned homework diligently, patiently and consistently. I dont think you can just leave all to the ICR teachers (it is just once a week for 1.5hr). So my youngest is doing TCS now and embarking on the proven ICR program soon.

I agreed because previously my child also has problem until I enforce them to revise every week after classes. It really need hard work to see the result. I would said that their ICR programme especially it work for my children.

[hellokittyspore]

Kitty:

Hi Mummies,

May I know what is the best age to start ICR ?

My boy is turning 3 in Dec., and I understand they have a Little Bear Club for kids of his age. Is it appropriate for him to start now ?

Hi Kitty,

I think it all depends on whether your child's preschool teaches him phonics and sound blending. If the preschool teaches phonics him phonics in Nursery then I don't see any benefits in sending your child to Little Bear Club. You can consider to send him direct to ICR programme when your preschool starts him off with sound blending when he is in K1.

You can consider Little Bear Club only if your preschool did not expose him to phonics.