Comparing Pre-school English Reading and Phonics Enrichment

[Mummymama]

Im considering sending my 22mths boy to Zoo-phonics at BT too. He cant really speak yet and Im worried. If the school is really so effective, then I gng this weekend!

[Mummymama]

Hi Zoo-phonics interested mummies,


I just called the BT branch, there is a new class starting on 16 August. However, there isnt any trial lessons. Fees for that month will be prorated since there are only 3 lessons in August.

I think I'll be there... :lol:

[ck123]

Hi parents,


New to this web, Hope to contribute too.....

Zoo phonics have a few branches in Singapore (latest setup in Tampines)I enrolled my son in March this year (N2 class) daily programme (Siglap branches - also new since Dec 2007).

So far I think they are good. btw they do covers all three subjects English, Maths and Chinese. Hoilday programs are good too.

I am amazed with my son for remembering things taught in class. (This could be a good sign that programme and teachers are good.)

For those looking for phonics programme for their children, I would recommend Zoo phonics.

[ivylian]

Hi,


Is there any website to access as i’m interested to enroll my 3 yrs old daughter ?


Thanks

[rockmoo]

I was thinking of enrolling my girl for phonics course too but I din know we can start so early… after hearing so much positive feedback from this forum about zoo phonics, i’m now torn between Act 3 (speech & drama) and zoo phonics… She’s now 21 months old. Any feedback of Zoo-phonics at Thomson branch?

[wswslim]

Currently i did enroll my daugther with Zoo Phonic @ Jurong, wow she was excited doing her phonic reading & colouring. I guess she must be enjoy & happy with it. Moreover she is looking forward for the next lesson.

[Atan]

Hi All,


My son is 6, in K2, is attending speech & drama class (does not teach phonics) in Kindergarten since 4 but has never attended any phonics classes. We have the habit of reading to him since he was a babe. He can read independently ( level 3 books now ) and has no problems in pronouncing words since he was 5. I had asked his S&Drama class teacher if he needs to attend Phonics since he can read. She advised NO.
I see all the discussions about Phonics lessons and wonder if it is necessary to send my son to one too before he goes to P1?

[ChiefKiasu]

wswslim:

Currently i did enroll my daugther with Zoo Phonic @ Jurong, wow she was excited doing her phonic reading & colouring. I guess she must be enjoy & happy with it. Moreover she is looking forward for the next lesson.

Wow... all these glowing accolades of ZooPhonics make me very itchy... but the thought of all the re-scheduling and time spent... no... no... must resist.... arrhhh!

It's so hard to be a KSP

[VooVoo]

Anyone has experience in relation to "Letterland"? My son’s childcare uses that

[Ros]

[Moderator’s Note: Threads merged.]


Hi parents,
I know there are various posts seperately on "I can read" and "zoophonic". Both seems to be good at teaching phonics, with the ability to teach the child to read. Do any parents know what’s the difference btw the two? which is better? my girls are 6 and 3 yrs old, and both are behind their peers as they are overseas so have not been through the Singapore education system.
many thanks for your comments.