alexalimhm\" post_id=\"2117435\" time=\"1692951166\" user_id=\"182123:

I think it really depends on the preference of the parents. Heguru offers a range of courses with different focus that caters to different age groups ranging from 6 months old to 12 years old.

Parents can start lessons at any age before 12 years old, but I believe most parents typically sign up before 6 years old.

I know some mummies started Heguru when their child is around 6-12 months old.

Some prefer to wait a little older to start at 1+ or 2+ years old.

I also know some mummies who have been with Heguru for a long time when the child was a few months old to Primary one now.

alexalimhm\" post_id=\"2114746\" time=\"1690435398\" user_id=\"182123:

Just sharing based on what I understand and person experiences with my children.

Shichida Method

- Right brain training originated from Japan
- Mainly for children 0-6 years old
- 1 teacher to 6 children, parent-accompanied
- Table-chair setting throughout the lesson
- A variety of activities done each lesson, ranging from memory games, numbers, letters, flashcards, songs etc
- Based on their website, I think there is only 1 centre left. Shichida used to have multiple centres in Singapore

- Personal experience:
-- Lessons not as fast and engaging as Heguru
-- Fewer activities done in class as compared to Heguru
-- Lesson materials seem heavily used and not in very good condition
-- Audio sounded normal as played from laptop
-- 1 teacher in Shichida vs 1 teacher & 1 assistant teacher in Heguru
-- I didn't particular like the table-chair setting as it was difficult to keep my young one seated on the chair throughout the lesson, and it felt restrictive
-- Teacher didn't seem as passionate and nurturing as Heguru's
-- Fees included a number of add-ons like parent seminars, deposit
-- Customer service not the best


Heguru Education Centre

- Right brain training originated from Japan
- Courses for children 0-6 years old, and they have course for primary school children too (P1 to P6)
- 1 teacher & 1 assistant teacher to 6 children
- Parent-accompanied for children 4 years old and below, drop-off classes for children 5 years old and above
- Children and parents are seated on the floor in classroom
- A variety of activities done each lesson, ranging from memory games, numbers, letters, flashcards, songs etc
- Based on their website, multiple centres : Paya Lebar, Punggol, Tampines, Serangoon

- Personal experience:
-- Lessons are definitely of a faster pace and more engaging than Shichida's
-- Felt a lot more activities done in class as compared to Shichida
-- Lesson materials are newer
-- Good audio and music from professional sound system
-- 1 teacher in Shichida vs 1 teacher & 1 assistant teacher in Heguru
-- Teacher more passionate and nurturing
-- Fees are straightforward without as many add-ons as Shichida's
-- Fees pretty comparable to Shichida's
-- Customer service is responsive, polite and helpful


Kuno Method

- Experiential brain training originated from Japan
- Courses mainly for children 3-6 years old, as well as Primary 1 preparation course
- 1 teacher & 1 assistant teacher to 6-8 children
- All drop-off classes
- Children seated individually with table and chair
- Focus and activities are very different from Shichida/Heguru
- Kuno Method develops children's logical reasoning skills, problem-solving, number concepts, comprehension, communication skills, memory, confidence
- Lessons are conducted at normal pace with a lot of hands-on manipulatives for children to meddle with in order to learn the concepts
- Based on their website, 1 centre : Buangkok Square

- Personal experience:
-- Lessons are engaging with the extensive use of hands-on manipulatives for children to play with to learn the concepts being taught
-- Children need to solve the problems and articulate in class how they solve, which makes their understanding more concrete and also boost their confidence and communication skills
-- With the hands-on experience throughout the lesson, I feel my children can remember and understand the concepts better
-- My children look forward to attending Kuno lessons , always telling me lessons are fun
-- Lesson materials are newer
-- Teacher passionate and nurturing
-- Fees are straightforward without add-ons
-- Fees are much lower than Shichida and Heguru's, which makes it attractive
-- Customer service is responsive, polite and helpful

Shichida and Heguru are direct overlaps, so can choose and attend 1 of them.
Can complement with Kuno Method as the focus is very different.

Just my personal opinions.

iRabbit\" post_id=\"2111637\" time=\"1687824039\" user_id=\"51587:

Just curious, could anyone share what are the main diff between those 3 programmes mentioned above?

alexalimhm\" post_id=\"2038723\" time=\"1632037580\" user_id=\"182123:

For braining training, go for these 3 reputable centres which originate from Japan:

1) Heguru education
2) Shichida method
3) Kuno method

I have tried all 3 for my children and I find their curriculum, teaching standard and service much better than local centres like Genius league. Fees wise, they are actually quite comparable to Genius league's.

July1980\" post_id=\"1901380\" time=\"1551830862\" user_id=\"123170:

My son has been attending Shichida class for 1.5 years. I also known of a few that attended for a fee years. Honestly, I think the effect of such brain training takes a few years to reap the benefit. I do not think that the effect can be seen byattending a few brain training classes unless the kid by himself is a genius.

Airah:

Any suggestions for enrichment centres that touches on Brain training for Kindergarten and Primary school kids? Preferably the North side.