All About Teaching and Learning Phonics
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hellokittyspore:
Hi hellokittyspore,
I agreed with this. My dd wanted me to read to her chapter book when she is 4 as she likes the fairies in the rainbow fairies series. We did not go for any graded reader book except for her preschool. When she is about 5, I requested to read 1 chapter when I read two. She is now 6 and is able to read alone. Don't worry she will learn to read on her own one day, if you keep up with your good work and continue her to read and monitor her a bit per day.iLoveChubby:
My advice is chuck that P&J series aside.
I hv P&J too but whenever I read with my DS, both of us yawned one after another so now the whole series is collecting dust on the bookshelf.
I thk its great that your DD is trying to read the storybooks aloud.
Let her pick her own books ... there are so many interesting books in the libraries/bookstores, dont limit her choices to P&J.
Using graded readers is not the only way to the path of knowing how to read.
I used to worry when will my DS start to read or should I point my fingers to the words (and yes he gets stressed each time i do that)... but i realise enjoyment of the storyline is the key when the kids are younger (like your DD's age)... naturally they will know how to read.
And yes do continue to read to her every night! Enjoy bonding! :rahrah:
Even now, my dd still prefers me to read to her stories. I will pick books not under rainbow fairies to read to her. I am taking this opportunities to test out her spelling between the pages. She likes it this way than pure academic drilling. No choice, it is not easy to be a parent.
My dd is somewhat similar to your dd. she likes those chapter books too (but obviously she can't read but would just flip and make up stories). She loves to 'read' my thick novel too. She chose a mermaid tale chapter book meant for older kids at the bookstore the other day and got me to buy it. She's fascinated with seeing a lot of words in a page and she likes thick books. I wonder why. Hee yes, will continue to read and monitor until one day, she can finally decode the words...
It's good to test the spelling that way too as it interests her more.. Parents these days have to really crack our brain to think of creative ways to teach our kids. Hopefully, our hard work pay off.
Thanks for sharing too! -
princesskaris:
Hi hellokittyspore,
I agreed with this. My dd wanted me to read to her chapter book when she is 4 as she likes the fairies in the rainbow fairies series. We did not go for any graded reader book except for her preschool. When she is about 5, I requested to read 1 chapter when I read two. She is now 6 and is able to read alone. Don't worry she will learn to read on her own one day, if you keep up with your good work and continue her to read and monitor her a bit per day.hellokittyspore:
[quote=\"iLoveChubby\"]My advice is chuck that P&J series aside.
I hv P&J too but whenever I read with my DS, both of us yawned one after another so now the whole series is collecting dust on the bookshelf.
I thk its great that your DD is trying to read the storybooks aloud.
Let her pick her own books ... there are so many interesting books in the libraries/bookstores, dont limit her choices to P&J.
Using graded readers is not the only way to the path of knowing how to read.
I used to worry when will my DS start to read or should I point my fingers to the words (and yes he gets stressed each time i do that)... but i realise enjoyment of the storyline is the key when the kids are younger (like your DD's age)... naturally they will know how to read.
And yes do continue to read to her every night! Enjoy bonding! :rahrah:
Even now, my dd still prefers me to read to her stories. I will pick books not under rainbow fairies to read to her. I am taking this opportunities to test out her spelling between the pages. She likes it this way than pure academic drilling. No choice, it is not easy to be a parent.
My dd is somewhat similar to your dd. she likes those chapter books too (but obviously she can't read but would just flip and make up stories). She loves to 'read' my thick novel too. She chose a mermaid tale chapter book meant for older kids at the bookstore the other day and got me to buy it. She's fascinated with seeing a lot of words in a page and she likes thick books. I wonder why. Hee yes, will continue to read and monitor until one day, she can finally decode the words...
It's good to test the spelling that way too as it interests her more.. Parents these days have to really crack our brain to think of creative ways to teach our kids. Hopefully, our hard work pay off.
Thanks for sharing too![/quote]It is a good start that she makes up her own story. When she is k2, you can encourage her to write her story down. -
hey parents,
I'm using the http://www.mumsafari.com/category/learning-reading/ program.
He has completed 8 lessons so far and beginning to read! I'm glad that he is co-operative and looking forward to his reading lessons everyday! -
Hi all, my son is going to Primary next year and he is still NOT able to read 4 letter words. I read that some children already started reading at 3 and 4 years old. Oh dear, is my child very behind and not ready for primary school? What can I do at this moment to help him at home or should I enroll him in some kind of intensive course programme?
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Dun worry...My son didnt know alot of words too....And I meant simple ones....
Even one to ten can spell wrongly...And he's going P1 next year....
I just went to the zoophonics test and his standard is only @ 4yrs only... :slapshead:
So now I am finding some enrichment classes to prep him for P1.
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p1momsg2014:
Hi all, my son is going to Primary next year and he is still NOT able to read 4 letter words. I read that some children already started reading at 3 and 4 years old. Oh dear, is my child very behind and not ready for primary school? What can I do at this moment to help him at home or should I enroll him in some kind of intensive course programme?
Does he has any phonics training in his preschool? If not and your family financial allow, it is good to start him early. If not, all school should have learning support programme which will bring all p1 students to the same level through remedial for the affected students. -
I am quite sure my child will be in the ‘learning support programme’! Is it a programme that we have to pay? Like tuition?
I am trying to get some materials to quickly teach him on my own while trying to find a good centre to help him. How about the centre, "I can Read" anyone have any feedback for the Novena one? I am thinking of sending him for Math enrichment in that area so if I can also do English in the same area, it will be better. (Cos my helper will be sending / fetching as I am working. Easier to send to a familiar area cos my helper is quite blur!) -
p1momsg2014:
For ICR, if by this age he has not able to read, he might be place at the fundamental stage which I forgot the name of the stage. My advice is sent him for assessment and look around for other centre. I understand KRTC also offer phonics class as well as LCentral. You can check around. As for math, how is he faring but still coach him basic at this moment. The most important is language bevause if he do not able to read, he will difficulty to answer the question. In school, the school will offer learning support for math and English to children who are weak in the Eng and Math.I am quite sure my child will be in the 'learning support programme'! Is it a programme that we have to pay? Like tuition?
I am trying to get some materials to quickly teach him on my own while trying to find a good centre to help him. How about the centre, \"I can Read\" anyone have any feedback for the Novena one? I am thinking of sending him for Math enrichment in that area so if I can also do English in the same area, it will be better. (Cos my helper will be sending / fetching as I am working. Easier to send to a familiar area cos my helper is quite blur!) -
Monster Mummy:
For ICR,
For ICR, if by this age he has not able to read, he might be place at the fundamental stage which I forgot the name of the stage. My advice is sent him for assessment and look around for other centre. I understand KRTC also offer phonics class as well as LCentral. You can check around. As for math, how is he faring but still coach him basic at this moment. The most important is language bevause if he do not able to read, he will difficulty to answer the question. In school, the school will offer learning support for math and English to children who are weak in the Eng and Math.p1momsg2014:
I am quite sure my child will be in the 'learning support programme'! Is it a programme that we have to pay? Like tuition?
I am trying to get some materials to quickly teach him on my own while trying to find a good centre to help him. How about the centre, \"I can Read\" anyone have any feedback for the Novena one? I am thinking of sending him for Math enrichment in that area so if I can also do English in the same area, it will be better. (Cos my helper will be sending / fetching as I am working. Easier to send to a familiar area cos my helper is quite blur!)
Thinking & Creative Skills - to learn A-Z first sound
Preliminary Reading Programme - to learn middle, ending sound. As well as segment blending & writing skills
ICR (structured course, 6 months) - reading marked stories & spelling
ICR Advance (structured course, 6 months) - reading unmarked stories, chapters story reading, spelling, basic grammar, comprehension -
Anybody has comments about Jan & Elly? The fees is $320/10 lessons (1hr)
Seems like their phonics program is very comprehensive, takes about 2.5 yrs to complete the program.
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