Hi


thanks for the detailed info. There are mixed feedback on lc, learning point n lw in this forum. Very difficult to choose

wif ur feedbk on cma, at least I am more assured abt cma now. Thanks!!

Hi Peggy


Yes yes, now i have a clearer picture of what to expect for k1/k2, thks.

wow! you are teaching chinese yourself! salute! cos i find chinese difficult to teach and maths = vomit blood!

Side-track abit... do you know between LCentral, British Council, Lorna Whiston - which is better? (i know you aldy chosen Lcentral - but any particular reason?). I'm thinking of sourcing one for my girl next year but dunno which to choose.

For CMA, it only teaches abacus? Is it sufficient to cover P1 to P 3? How about things like problem solving, maths concepts etc?

peggy:

Weekly homework will be given on weekends and weekly spellings from K2. As for languages, personally felt that it is not sufficient enough to prepare them for P1. Most parents send their child for enrichment classes which I believed many parents did whether they are in AK or not!!!

Hi Peggy

Thanks so much for the info. I must say your girl is really a darling! If only my girl is like that, I'll be very very happy!!

Can check with you what type of weekly homework do they give?
Is it only given for k2 only?
Spelling is both english and chinese? How many words?
k1 & k2 still go to the playground to play?
What do they if they dun join when rest of the class for gym & computer??
How about Maths? Is it sufficient?
Is it convenient for you to share which enrichment school do you send your girl to?

Thanks again for your help.

meiah:

Hi,


Does anyone have any feedback on Ascension kindergarten? Would like to know if their programme is sufficient to prepare a child for p1, and if the children there are happy.

TIA

Hi

I'll like to find out about this too, especially k1 & k2 level if it's enuf to prepare for P1. Basically, there're many gd feedback that the kids love the school and is happy. I think it's bcos there're many play and fun activities there, but how about technical academic teachings?

From what I heard, seems that no worksheets or homeowrk to bring home except readers (i may be wrong). then within the 3hrs there - minus away time spent in assembly hall singing etc, lunch dunno 30mins or more especially when there's bday party, cum playing outside/indoor, left how much time to do serious studying??

Some PCF/PAP k1 already doing spelling for eng n chinese, then lotsa readers/worksheets to bring home daily, and at end of k1 the kid is suppose to be able to write a storybook of their own... and daily lesson stretch 4hrs and more if there's enrichment that day... fees cheaper some more!

Anyone experienced mummies with kids from Ascension Kindergarten share information on this please, thank you!!

Hi Engkidz


Is it okie if you share with me which are the centres you tried and why you discontinued? Kindly pm me if okie....

cos once she learns how to read, i'm considering better/more exp school like the rest i mentioned above to help her on creative writing, compre/compo etc. Heard nowadays Pri 1 is pretty challenging, with compo and maths aldy into problem sums!! *faintz!!!* I really have no idea how my girls/me are gg to or if can cope

hi engkidz


Thanks for your advice.

Can share with me about LCentral - what they teach, pace, course duration?

Anyone can advise good phonics/reading enrichment school around Toa Payoh for 4yo?


From what i know British Council & Learning Point only accepts K1 onwards.

ICR and LW in united square & Lcentral are beyond my budget ($450-$500/term) and stretches too long.

Looking for something that stretch about 1yr. Anyone can advise or really must pay high fees :(? Thanks.

Hi Engkidz


your feedback is good enuf to fill in my info gap. at least now i know the strength of LC and can safely consider it. Thanks and enjoy your weekend.

Can anyone advise me on the following or alternatives? Please feedback on the centres and programmes below:


1) Learning Point - Thomson
2) LCentral - Sin Ming
3) Read In A Week (Phonics Read) - Toa Payoh
4) Alternatives

Also, how is above comparable or different from MMI Phonics?

Basically I’m interested in MMI Phonics cos it’s only about 10mos-1yr and it covers phonics to reading/words recognition plus all the rules. Fees wise MMI is also affordable. Duration and course length is also short. But sad to say, I can’t find a centre reasonably near Toa Payoh.

Thus gotta source elsewhere… Anyone can advise and help??

thanks!!! your advice is very valuable...


today i tried cutting her bread into bear shape, indeed ate more! will try the straw or fancy cup one!!

by the way, is it easy to find non wheat cereal? any recommendation on brands u know cos most i found in ntuc is wheat based