Comparing Pre-school English Reading and Phonics Enrichment

[MMM]

Hi,


Recently I heard a remark that ICR’s teaching focuses on sight words rather than the phonetic breakdown. Is that true?

Based on my observation on feedback so far, it appears that the std varies between outlets. Is that true?

[buds]

Heyya Luanee, just dropping by to say i like your avatar!

[H2O]

my son is attending ICR at Rivervale Mall. Was told by my friend who son is attending class in AMK that they have weekly spelling test.

For my son’s case, he doesn’t have any.

So I guess different outlet has different practise.

[Luanee]

Maybe depends on the level. My dd’s weekly spelling only started after a certain stage.


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[ChiefKiasu]

Luanee:

... Buds, I happend to find this old avatar which I used long ago in another forum and decided not to waste it, hee...

Solid avatar... very good for tooth paste companies too . Now back to the regular programming.

[s00s_dad]

Anyone would like to comment on the ICR in Orchard branch? Heard that it is quite good.

[buds]

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Does anyone have idea or experience of Literacy circle programme? Thanks. My kid is in K1 now

[blueblue]

What is the best age to send my son for phonics class? He is currently 2 1/2years old. His kindergarten do offer Jolly phonics at K1 though.


Should I just wait till he goes to K1 or do you think I should enrol him now? I heard that the jolly phonics will be taught within school hours. Not sure he will be confused abt the different methods. Can anyone advise me?

He is also to read some books now. I am also afraid that it will be harder for him to learn phonics at a later age.

[buds]

blueblue:

What is the best age to send my son for phonics class? He is currently 2 1/2years old. His kindergarten do offer Jolly phonics at K1 though.

From experience, it's better to start when your child has already mastered
the ABC's - recitation, writing and recognition. This will avoid confusion
between letter and sound when child starts Phonics lesson. Mastery
depends highly on the stimulation of parents at home and also how much
emphasis is given in school by the teachers for the mastery of such. In
a general figure, they should be efficient earliest by N2. ie. abt 4yrs old.

blueblue:

Should I just wait till he goes to K1 or do you think I should enrol him now? I heard that the jolly phonics will be taught within school hours. Not sure he will be confused abt the different methods. Can anyone advise me?

K1 is also a good age to start cos by then, the children are more mature
in majority of their developments ie. adaptability, concentration, writing
capabilites, reading readiness, behavioural factor.. (etc).. in general.

Jolly Phonics is a good Phonics Programme. With a good facilitator,
children will have fun learning to read. Different methods is one thing,
different pronunciations is also another. Some Phonics programme follows
the American twang and others the British twang, mostly for the vowels...
As for starting Phonics introduction early, the younger the child... the more
fun (kind) it should be.

blueblue:

He is also to read some books now. I am also afraid that it will be harder for him to learn phonics at a later age.

Reading of books this early stage is usually coincidental learning where
as parents and teachers, when we introduce books to children on a very
stimulating atmosphere and also at an extremely regular basis, these
young children pick up words with repetitive reading by an adult. These
are the learning moments where learning isn't meant to be... \"come sit
down and learn this now\" kinda approach, but instead \"as we go along\"
kinda approach.

It is good to know that your child as young as now can relate to books
in such a positive way. You ARE doing something right to encourage
child to read some words now. Keep it up, you!
:celebrate:

With most things, we always believe the younger children are exposed
the better. However, do please bear in mind that a child's development
if pursued not age-appropriately may result in adverse effects. A child
who knows too much before his time, may be easily bored... as he/she
will need more stimulating learning experiences to top up what he/she
already knows.

In my opinion, you have another good year to mould the abc's to
perfection! The earliest i'd suggest is 3.5 years old. But again, the
decision is subjective. What is provided here are just general
suggestions from moi.

Hope it helps with your questions aniwaes, blueblue.