Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary

[markfch]

IJJ:

Some books may be 'easy' to read, but to really understand it is another matter. I think 'Happy Prince' belongs that category. But I have to say, for your P1 to be able to read this book is very commendable. *thumbs-up*

Thanks for the clarification and compliment. I remembered ds became melancholy after reading The Happy Prince. Then there was this other story whereby a nightingale sacrificed her life for a prince's girlfriend only for her to reject him in the end. DS was so angry after reading that one he started scolding the girl. He was so affected that he insisted I read the story too to share his grief. :roll:

I don't think he's able to understand exactly what was written but at least he seems to know enough to be emotionally stimulated, and perseveres till the end of the story even if he doesn't understand everything.

[Trapwithin]

markfch:

As for TAS, ds is really struggling along. He was placed in a class together with the P2 students and I was told recently by a parent that TAS pitched their standard higher than the actual level. So ds is really struggling with those OE comprehension exercises. Every compre exercise returned is very colourful with all the corrections by the side :slapshead: .

If he is coping, it might not be a bad thing. Between struggling and \"stretching\" is a very thin line

[Trapwithin]

markfch:

I don't think he's able to understand exactly what was written but at least he seems to know enough to be emotionally stimulated, and perseveres till the end of the story even if he doesn't understand everything.

One of the interesting thing that I discovered recently about reading was that the child might be able to understand and read the book but mentally or socially not matured enough to handle the content. So do watch out as your ds progressing in his reading.

For example, some books mentioned about teenage pregnancy. Some P5/P6 kids might be able to understand it but it might not be suitable for P3/P4.

[IJJ]

Trapwithin:

One of the interesting thing that I discovered recently about reading was that the child might be able to understand and read the book but mentally or socially not matured enough to handle the content. So do watch out as your ds progressing in his reading.

For the same reason, I usually read or at least try to speed-read books before my child does. Besides the emotional and social maturity, I am also concern about the spiritual aspect. For their tender minds can be easily led astray or totally misled. For some books, I spent time to read with her and explain some sophisicated/confusing responses/reactions/thoughts, to guide her in her thinking as she reads along.

My children has a series of books to choose from, those that I verified as 'safe' and 'great' (either for content or good english style) to read. Nowadays, there are too many bad influences, as parents, we really got to be careful.

[IJJ]

S6169:

IJJ:

I know if they score above certain points, they will get the PH avid reader pin by end of the year.

My son also got the pin every year. But don't know the requirement. Just saw him busy doing some book reviews at the end of year in order to get the pin.

I never seen mine do any book review. :roll: But she can live in a book. :lol:

[markfch]

Trapwithin:

One of the interesting thing that I discovered recently about reading was that the child might be able to understand and read the book but mentally or socially not matured enough to handle the content. So do watch out as your ds progressing in his reading.

For example, some books mentioned about teenage pregnancy. Some P5/P6 kids might be able to understand it but it might not be suitable for P3/P4.

I understand what you mean. That's why I try to buy books that is rated for lower pri kids only. Having said that, I've exposed ds to the concept of death when he was very young. One day I cheekily asked him whether he'll be depressed if I die before he does? His reply was 'I'll be a bit sad but I guess it's ok cos you lived for so long already.'

[markfch]

IJJ:

I never seen mine do any book review. :roll: But she can live in a book. :lol:

Then mine can live in my notebook with all his online games.

[IJJ]

markfch:

His reply was 'I'll be a bit sad but I guess it's ok cos you lived for so long already.'

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Oops.. is this suppose to be a sad matter?

But your ds arh...totally cool about it.

My granny passed away almost 2 years ago, we were all crying on her funeral, everyone, except my#2. She tried to console me (was she?) with a frustrated tone, \"Mommy, must have faith! She just went to see Jesus first! She will watch over us like an angel now.\"

[Trapwithin]

IJJ:

Trapwithin:

One of the interesting thing that I discovered recently about reading was that the child might be able to understand and read the book but mentally or socially not matured enough to handle the content. So do watch out as your ds progressing in his reading.

For the same reason, I usually read or at least try to speed-read books before my child does. Besides the emotional and social maturity, I am also concern about the spiritual aspect. For their tender minds can be easily led astray or totally misled. For some books, I spent time to read with her and explain some sophisicated/confusing responses/reactions/thoughts, to guide her in her thinking as she reads along.

My children has a series of books to choose from, those that I verified as 'safe' and 'great' (either for content or good english style) to read. Nowadays, there are too many bad influences, as parents, we really got to be careful.

Agreed. My dw is the gatekeeper ... I do the 1st cut and she does the final one.

[Trapwithin]

IJJ:

markfch:

His reply was 'I'll be a bit sad but I guess it's ok cos you lived for so long already.'

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Oops.. is this suppose to be a sad matter?

But your ds arh...totally cool about it.

My granny passed away almost 2 years ago, we were all crying on her funeral, everyone, except my#2. She tried to console me (was she?) with a frustrated tone, \"Mommy, must have faith! She just went to see Jesus first! She will watch over us like an angel now.\"

Both your kids are so adorable. :lol: