All About Grooming & Encouraging Good Reading Habits

[Blobbi]

hquek:

Hi hi, vpost europe is having a promotion....they will charge only actual weight (rather than volumetric weight) from now until 30 June 2010. In case anyone wants to buy stuff from amazon.co.uk, scholastic/bookpeople.

Hi hquek, I thought bookdepository.com is cheaper, no? What ages and gender are you buying for? Do you have any recs? Tks!!!

[Charmaine_chong]

Bookdepository is inclusive freight.


I also wondering is it cheaper to get books from the bookpeople, schoolink?

Appreciate feedback.

[hquek]

Blobbi:

hquek:

Hi hi, vpost europe is having a promotion....they will charge only actual weight (rather than volumetric weight) from now until 30 June 2010. In case anyone wants to buy stuff from amazon.co.uk, scholastic/bookpeople.

Hi hquek, I thought bookdepository.com is cheaper, no? What ages and gender are you buying for? Do you have any recs? Tks!!!

Bookpeople.co.uk are very good for value packs - I got my roald dahl 15 book set at 15.99pounds. I have seen bookdepository before but didn't think much of the prices. So far, if there is any book of interest, I will check out various websites (amazon.co.uk, scholastic book club, bookpeople) - I'm constantly amazed by the price differentials.

Eg, I'm collecting Sabuda's pop up books. Encyclopedia Mythologica: Fairies & Magical Creatures costs about 10+ pounds in amazon (forgot) but it's about 9 pounds in bookpeople.

[hquek]

Charmaine_chong:

Bookdepository is inclusive freight.


I also wondering is it cheaper to get books from the bookpeople, schoolink?

Appreciate feedback.

For me it's cheaper cos I always ask pp to help carry back. :oops:

[Charmaine_chong]

Hi Hquek,


That means for these websites, cost of the book alone is cheaper.

If inclusive freight charge, that will be different cost rite?

For me, i would more interested on the final cost that inclusive freight.

I think joing spree in SMH will be a way to lighten the freight charge.

[tamarind]

i3mum:

Hi Tamarind,


Wow thanks for the hole list of books! I will go to the library and have a look! Usually I will try to borrow from library unless I m unable to get them or my gals really love reading those books.

Just to check, how long does your children take to finish a book?

i3mum,
You are welcome ! Our library certainly has the best collection of books. Local bookshops are quite pathetic, I usually cannot buy books that I want locally.

It depends on the length of the books. Rainbow Fairy series books are very short, my girl can finish in less than one hour. If she likes a book, she will read it over and over again, so buying books are a good investment for me.

[hquek]

Charmaine_chong:

Hi Hquek,


That means for these websites, cost of the book alone is cheaper.

If inclusive freight charge, that will be different cost rite?

For me, i would more interested on the final cost that inclusive freight.

I think joing spree in SMH will be a way to lighten the freight charge.

Joining spree is a good way to 'lighten' your load. I have joined a couple (thanks to friend) but I find a bit unease cos I won't know what is the final hit (exchange rate, shipping). Also, be careful when joining sprees - I have seen enough negative news. :love:

In any case, shipping plus local cost is still wayyyy cheaper than retail bookstores. I will ship from overseas only if it's that is the case.

Tip for you. If you can find box set in amazon, handling charge is for 1 book (versus like 3 or 10 books) plus weight.

[mummy of 2]

hquek:

Tip for you. If you can find box set in amazon, handling charge is for 1 book (versus like 3 or 10 books) plus weight.

You really are the expert when it comes to buying books. Thanks for the tip, though I have not progressed to buying from overseas sites (yet)

[Charmaine_chong]

Hquek,


Thanks for the tips.

Will be more careful in joining spree.

[optimistforum]

tamarind:

optimistforum,

I think Singaporean parents have a lot to learn from you too Do feel free to share more about English is taught in UK, I am sure many parents are very interested to know.

My girl will be going to P1 next year. Her school is using the Stellar program.

http://www.acsjunior.sg/docs/Files/STELLAR%20Program%20Supplementary%20Handout.pdf

My understanding of the program is that they will be using story books to teach the language. It is like what cafelatte wrote :
Most current P1&P2 are having English taught with thematic big-story-books with related worksheets

My girl's school also use a grammar textbook.

My own approach at home is similar to the Stellar program. But I think what my kids are reading are much more interesting , they are reading all the children's classics like Charlotte's Web, The adventures of Pinocchio, Alice in Wonderland, the three tales of My Father's Dragon, Little House on the Prairie, Roald Dahl books, etc, all original and unabridged. I believe that there is so much that a child can learn from reading the classics, not only grammar, vocabulary, and the wonderful style of writing, but also knowledge and life experiences like life and death, love, friendship, hardships, poverty, compassion, etc.

My P1 son tried some of the online content at http://www.stellarliteracy.sg/cos/o.x?c=/wbn/pagetree&func=view&rid=20794 before going to bed last night, and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was challenging and great fun.

Can anyone recommend any online websites with games and worksheets for K1 and K2?