2023 PSLE Discussions and Strategies (Children born in 2011)

[ChiefKiasu]

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I think REST time is necessary.. it’s like downtime.. do some fun stuff to recharge. 6 hours of sleep only?! 😮 I recommend 9-10 hours for the child’s brain to function optimally.[/quote]

@floppy is just kidding lah... though I have trouble having even 7 hours of sleep these days If I get 7 hours of sleep daily, I'll wear a badge for great achievement

[Zeal mummy]

ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2094232\" time=\"1672904941\" user_id=\"3:

@floppy is just kidding lah... though I have trouble having even 7 hours of sleep these days If I get 7 hours of sleep daily, I'll wear a badge for great achievement

I think he is half way in between kidding and being real this time..

.. On a serious note, kids and adults are different, they definitely need more sleep than us! (I get about 7-8 too)

[tinker_bell]

Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2094238\" time=\"1672907909\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2094238 time=1672907909 user_id=58173]
I think he is half way in between kidding and being real this time..

.. On a serious note, kids and adults are different, they definitely need more sleep than us! (I get about 7-8 too)[/quote]

I think what @floppy is aiming for here is satire. My english teacher must be so proud of me.

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[Zeal mummy]

tinker_bell\" post_id=\"2094261\" time=\"1672922567\" user_id=\"194652:

I think what @floppy is aiming for here is satire. My english teacher must be so proud of me.

https://i.imgur.com/HZljBIt.png\">

It does sound like that. However, it may cause much misinterpretation. Some may take it at face value.

[manimaransudha]

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[bbpinksg]

From July onwards til PSLE my dd slept only 7hrs per day, mostly did Science & Chinese revision but both got “only” AL3 🫠 and now her growth is not optimal, don’t lose sleep over PSLE 😝 it’s not worth it lol

[Imp75]

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From July onwards til PSLE my dd slept only 7hrs per day, mostly did Science & Chinese revision but both got “only” AL3 🫠 and now her growth is not optimal, don’t lose sleep over PSLE 😝 it’s not worth it lol

Parents allow this late sleeping habit or it’s no choice cos too much revision?

[bbpinksg]

Imp75\" post_id=\"2094436\" time=\"1673106371\" user_id=\"2358:

Parents allow this late sleeping habit or it’s no choice cos too much revision?

She didn’t want to sleep yet because she wants to study MORE, esp Science

because the amount of materials need to be covered is no joke, and the fact that she just joined SG primary at P4 so she missed a lot of things (esp in Science & Chinese)

She had tuitions after school (we don’t speak Mandarin so Chi 3times/week), after went home she made her own NOTES.

She actually likes to sleep :oops:

[sharonkhoo]

bbpinksg\" post_id=\"2094442\" time=\"1673137134\" user_id=\"198702:

She didn’t want to sleep yet because she wants to study MORE, esp Science

because the amount of materials need to be covered is no joke, and the fact that she just joined SG primary at P4 so she missed a lot of things (esp in Science & Chinese)

She had tuitions after school (we don’t speak Mandarin so Chi 3times/week), after went home she made her own NOTES.

She actually likes to sleep :oops:

My daughters also came to Sg school late, so I know the feeling of needing to \"catch up\". But I believe that sleep is more important as they are more productive when they are rested. My kids generally got at least 7-8 hrs sleep per night even up to A levels.

[SG_KP1]

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2094445\" time=\"1673138364\" user_id=\"28674:

My daughters also came to Sg school late, so I know the feeling of needing to \"catch up\". But I believe that sleep is more important as they are more productive when they are rested. My kids generally got at least 7-8 hrs sleep per night even up to A levels.

Couldn't agree more. I think the primary kids should be at 8 hours minimum (9-10 hours better) and secondary kids 7 hours minimum (8-9 hours better). For the latter, late CCA days, project deadlines, etc will squeeze this every now and then, but in general I prefer that the kids go to school well rested and make the most of their time in class with the teacher/other students (alert, higher cognitive awareness). Of course, I realize many kids are not at these levels and everyone has different constraints. But it (adequate sleep) is one reason why kids need to be efficient (have some leisure but not waste excessive time) during the school year.

Even for the exam days, at some point you know what you know and there are things you don't know. The challenge of trying to cram is that some days the brain just doesn't turn on the next day. It (cramming) can work, but it can really backfire as well.

Everyone needs to manage their own child and decide what is best, but generally I would suggest trying to keep the same routines from June - PSLE in P6.