All About Preparing For Primary One

[sssdarlings]

I think we parents/ and some teachers (esp those who have not taught P1s for long) take these skills for granted.


Even in pre-schools, do the teachers pre-cut/draw for children or are the children given enough time and opportunities to do so for themselves?
The pre-school where your children attended, seem to have them well-prepared if they were already stapling worksheets independantly.
Actually in K2, most children are able but then again that is a period where each child is progress at his/ her own pace.

My dd used to need only the coloured folders too; hence my surprise that ds2’s list of things to bring included a stapler. Mummy also panicked when the dear smart boy asked me how it is used. Quick crash course there ;D

I do not teach anymore. These are just my observations from my experience in pre-school enrichment and working with primary school children.

They may not be biggie- I agree but when a child is already struggling to understand concepts, complete work or corrections, these nitty gritty tasks can add on to the child ‘burden’ and stress.
The onus then will be on the class teacher not to make a big deal of the inadequacies and give the children opportunities to succeed.

[buds]

:celebrate:

[BigDevil]

Happy Rogers was on stage yesterday in a mini concert to honour and thank the PVs for their 3 days of hard work.


She sang 2 songs and recited 2 pieces of 唐诗…all in Mandarin of course.

Her Mandarin was impeccable (for a 6/7 yo), but what impressed me more was her poise and confidence. Not a hint of stage fright at all!

I think Jim Rogers had done pretty well preparing her.

[sssdarlings]

BigDevil:

I think Jim Rogers had done pretty well preparing her.

Then his book is a must-buy la; see if there are tips for inculcating such confidence :idea:

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[Blobbi]

BigDevil:

Happy Rogers was on stage yesterday in a mini concert to honour and thank the PVs for their 3 days of hard work.


She sang 2 songs and recited 2 pieces of 唐诗...all in Mandarin of course.

Her Mandarin was impeccable (for a 6/7 yo), but what impressed me more was her poise and confidence. Not a hint of stage fright at all!

I think Jim Rogers had done pretty well preparing her.

Wah! What school is this? Must be Nanyang or something. The wife is one of those gorgeous blonde bombshells.

[BigDevil]

Blobbi:

Wah! What school is this? Must be Nanyang or something. The wife is one of those gorgeous blonde bombshells.

Nanyang indeed.

[ChiefKiasu]

BigDevil:

Blobbi:

Wah! What school is this? Must be Nanyang or something. The wife is one of those gorgeous blonde bombshells.

Nanyang indeed.

What, Evil Twin? Such a short comment? Fearing for your toothbrush, I see :evil:

[buds]

:rotflmao:

[BigDevil]

I see folks here are going to remember what I said (where's that delete button when you need it?)


I'll just go find a rock and hide under it.... :siam:

And CKS/buds please...if those ignorant ones ask \"What did he say? What did he say?\"...DON'T point them there!! I don't need more reminders!! :stupid:

[buds]

Bb... buuut... monitors ARE supposed to help newbies. :lol:


Just like buddies in P5 help the P1 newbies..