2019 PSLE Discussions and Strategies (Children born in 2007)

[Bochapmum3]

Yes, went prawning with daddy today…Wah not a cheap activity, 3 hrs each cost $72.

Me quite lazy also, prefer to laze around at home doing nothing but kid can’t stay still at home…another kind of tiredness trying to think of activities so that she does not scream boring all the time.

[sharonkhoo]

Bochapmum3\" post_id=\"1940006\" time=\"1570339835\" user_id=\"167967:

Yes, went prawning with daddy today...Wah not a cheap activity, 3 hrs each cost $72.
Me quite lazy also, prefer to laze around at home doing nothing but kid can’t stay still at home..another kind of tiredness trying to think of activities so that she does not scream boring all the time.

I posted this last week in response to someone else':
Start with clearing out the room (chucking or sorting notes, books etc. is very therapeutic)
Starting up old activities that went on hold (swimming, cycling, watching TV or videos)
Pick up a new skill or activity (baking, roller blading, art and craft, musical instrument etc)
Visit places like museums
Reading (you can download suggested books for the age group and set a target of at least 1 new book a week or something like that) - in 2 languages!
If going on vacation soon, do some research (what to see, how to move around, some useful phrases)
If you celebrate Christmas, buy presents, plan a party etc.
Look for a good cause to volunteer time or gifts to, plan what to buy etc.
Hang out with friends (can combine with some of the above)

Pick a few that are more \"long-term\", eg. learning an instrument (hours of practice required); planning a party; reading a list of books etc. Then you won't have to think of a new thing every day!

Also, point out to your daughter that it's her responsibility, not yours, to think of things to do. Your job is to advise, help with arrangements, and veto those that are unsuitable or too expensive! And that boredom can be a good thing as it encourages creativity.

[floppy]

Suggested activities after PSLE:

- Academic camps
- Tuition classes
- Book list, preferably finish up S1 / Y1 books by Oct, S2 / Y2 books by Nov, S3 / Y3 by Dec
- Prep for O Level / A Level
It’s never too early to start! Don’t let them slack, in case they can’t pick up the pace again!

When Jan come, it’s time to start complaining that sec school is too stressful, hours too long, no chance for break, too much homework, complain to Minister (whoever that may be after the GE), etc.

[Santorini56]

1.Can ask any suitable activities after PSLE especially for boys during this oct,nov n dec? No plans for overseas vacation cos insufficient leaves from work though


2.Guitar learning during holidays only is it sufficient to pick up a basic skill properly? Expensive?

3.By the way if can get into IP schools, is there special textbooks and assessment books for IP course or it the same as secondary school O level standard? So just need to get standard sec 1 assessment books?

[MrsKiasu]

on the books…just for Math, I noticed there is book (at least from an author) written for Express & IP. However, being very ‘safe’ I just buy the Conquer from teachers @ work…more familiar, used in Primary before haha.

[Swc]

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"1940007\" time=\"1570340248\" user_id=\"28674:

Bochapmum3\" post_id=\"1940006\" time=\"1570339835\" user_id=\"167967:

Yes, went prawning with daddy today...Wah not a cheap activity, 3 hrs each cost $72.
Me quite lazy also, prefer to laze around at home doing nothing but kid can’t stay still at home..another kind of tiredness trying to think of activities so that she does not scream boring all the time.

I posted this last week in response to someone else':
Start with clearing out the room (chucking or sorting notes, books etc. is very therapeutic)
Starting up old activities that went on hold (swimming, cycling, watching TV or videos)
Pick up a new skill or activity (baking, roller blading, art and craft, musical instrument etc)
Visit places like museums
Reading (you can download suggested books for the age group and set a target of at least 1 new book a week or something like that) - in 2 languages!
If going on vacation soon, do some research (what to see, how to move around, some useful phrases)
If you celebrate Christmas, buy presents, plan a party etc.
Look for a good cause to volunteer time or gifts to, plan what to buy etc.
Hang out with friends (can combine with some of the above)

Pick a few that are more \"long-term\", eg. learning an instrument (hours of practice required); planning a party; reading a list of books etc. Then you won't have to think of a new thing every day!

Also, point out to your daughter that it's her responsibility, not yours, to think of things to do. Your job is to advise, help with arrangements, and veto those that are unsuitable or too expensive! And that boredom can be a good thing as it encourages creativity.

I agree that it is good to let the kids feel bored so that they find their own things to do.

But one thing I got my DD to do after PSLE last yr was to get her to learn how to do housework. Simple cooking, ironing, different types of cleaning, etc. To me this is survival skills for her.

Also got her to do a lot of volunteer work, beach clean-up, sort recycled materials, helping out at Willing Heart, etc.

We also explored different parts of Singapore on foot. Even areas that she went to very often, she was surprised to see different aspects of that area when she just walked about in foot.

[sharonkhoo]

Santorini56\" post_id=\"1940024\" time=\"1570350078\" user_id=\"178678:

2.Guitar learning during holidays only is it sufficient to pick up a basic skill properly? Expensive?
Not enough time to become proficient, but enought to learn the basics. He will need to practise more, of course.
3.By the way if can get into IP schools, is there special textbooks and assessment books for IP course or it the same as secondary school O level standard? So just need to get standard sec 1 assessment books?
Wait for the school to give a booklist. Every school has different requirements; the syllabus may vary; the sequence of topics and the scope will also vary. Do other things until then.

[Swc]

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"1940007\" time=\"1570340248\" user_id=\"28674:

Bochapmum3\" post_id=\"1940006\" time=\"1570339835\" user_id=\"167967:

Yes, went prawning with daddy today...Wah not a cheap activity, 3 hrs each cost $72.
Me quite lazy also, prefer to laze around at home doing nothing but kid can’t stay still at home..another kind of tiredness trying to think of activities so that she does not scream boring all the time.

I posted this last week in response to someone else':
Start with clearing out the room (chucking or sorting notes, books etc. is very therapeutic)
Starting up old activities that went on hold (swimming, cycling, watching TV or videos)
Pick up a new skill or activity (baking, roller blading, art and craft, musical instrument etc)
Visit places like museums
Reading (you can download suggested books for the age group and set a target of at least 1 new book a week or something like that) - in 2 languages!
If going on vacation soon, do some research (what to see, how to move around, some useful phrases)
If you celebrate Christmas, buy presents, plan a party etc.
Look for a good cause to volunteer time or gifts to, plan what to buy etc.
Hang out with friends (can combine with some of the above)

Pick a few that are more \"long-term\", eg. learning an instrument (hours of practice required); planning a party; reading a list of books etc. Then you won't have to think of a new thing every day!

Also, point out to your daughter that it's her responsibility, not yours, to think of things to do. Your job is to advise, help with arrangements, and veto those that are unsuitable or too expensive! And that boredom can be a good thing as it encourages creativity.

I agree that it is good to let the kids feel bored so that they find their own things to do.

But one thing I got my DD to do after PSLE last yr was to get her to learn how to do housework. Simple cooking, ironing, different types of cleaning, etc. To me this is survival skills for her.

Also got her to do a lot of volunteer work, beach clean-up, sort recycled materials, helping out at Willing Heart, etc.

We also explored different parts of Singapore on foot. Even areas that she went to very often, she was surprised to see different aspects of that area when she just walked about on foot.

[sky minecrafter]

MrsKiasu:

on the books..just for Math, I noticed there is book (at least from an author) written for Express & IP. However, being very 'safe' I just buy the Conquer from teachers @ work..more familiar, used in Primary before haha.

Hello MKS,
OT:
Mine are sciencey-mathy, so we picked up reasonably priced+thin books from Popular bookstore's shelves. The other subjects (Language Arts, Mother Tongue, History, Geography...) are a matter of answering techniques, which will be clearly instructed, so absolutely no need to do anything prepping them - just adhere to given school contents and rubrics (usually the PEEL structure).

For Science, we have GLM Lower Secondary Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
https://sg.carousell.com/p/glm-lower-secondary-science-assessment-book-136873258/
Their contents are good Only for introductory foundational knowledge (cos shallow). We read & attempted the MCQs. Don't bother doing the Open-Ended; they are not relevant (cos straight forward). In fact, school teachers May be particular about the use of words when answering questions, and they will instruct your child accordingly.

Mathematics, we have both Teachers@work Conquer Secondary One Maths,
https://www.openschoolbag.com.sg/product/secondary/conquer-mathematics-secondary-1
and Marshall Cavendish Perfect Guide Secondary One Maths (more useful). Again, just browse through the topics, understand how to do the foundation work, cos the questions are not relevant to exams (cos straight forward).

Also, there is No need to buy past year papers from other schools. You can print your own school's from the school library; otherwise, teachers will distribute them when it's time for exam preparations. Many schools' materials are copyrighted & cannot be shared... Have fun!!!

[MrsKiasu]

sky minecrafter\" post_id=\"1940038\" time=\"1570352839\" user_id=\"130531:[quote=\"sky minecrafter\" post_id=1940038 time=1570352839 user_id=130531]

MrsKiasu:

on the books..just for Math, I noticed there is book (at least from an author) written for Express & IP. However, being very 'safe' I just buy the Conquer from teachers @ work..more familiar, used in Primary before haha.

Hello MKS,
OT:
Mine are sciencey-mathy, so we picked up reasonably priced+thin books from Popular bookstore's shelves. The other subjects (Language Arts, Mother Tongue, History, Geography...) are a matter of answering techniques, which will be clearly instructed, so absolutely no need to do anything prepping them - just adhere to given school contents and rubrics (usually the PEEL structure).

For Science, we have GLM Lower Secondary Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
https://sg.carousell.com/p/glm-lower-secondary-science-assessment-book-136873258/
Their contents are good Only for introductory foundational knowledge (cos shallow). We read & attempted the MCQs. Don't bother doing the Open-Ended; they are not relevant (cos straight forward). In fact, school teachers May be particular about the use of words when answering questions, and they will instruct your child accordingly.

Mathematics, we have both Teachers@work Conquer Secondary One Maths, and Marshall Cavendish Perfect Guide Secondary One Maths (more useful). Again, just browse through the topics, understand how to do the foundation work, cos the questions are not relevant to exams (cos straight forward).

Also, there is No need to buy past year papers from other schools. You can print your own school's from the school library; otherwise, teachers will distribute them when it's time for exam preparations. Many schools' materials are copyrighted & cannot be shared... Have fun!!![/quote]

sky, you are always so helpful ok got it!

My eyes tend to focus on this book somehow then..abt transition from model drawing to Algebra..can be a whole book leh, I was thinking need or dont need arh...ended up just buy the 'all in one' book..