All About Pre-school Math Enrichment

[micollh]

jst curious, i intend to let my DD taking up abacus in her cc, in these maths enrichment for preschool, wat do they teach? recognising numbers ? addition/substraction? Thanks to advise…

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micollh:

jst curious, i intend to let my DD taking up abacus in her cc, in these maths enrichment for preschool, wat do they teach? recognising numbers ? addition/substraction? Thanks to advise..

In my boy CC, they were taught the traditional abacus. Recognising the number beads, doing multiple addition and subtraction.

[buds]

cantbearit2:

I'm interested in the Montessori Maths program. How do I noe if it's a true Montessori program & not juz a word added to it so that the ctr can charge exorbitant price for it?

They must have the full range of Montessori Math materials.
Also ask to see how they support the concrete (hands-on) teaching
with the actual written form ie. abstract.. (worksheets or booklets) etc..

Preferably not exceeding 6 students as Montessori Math does take up
space (for material layout and all that) and also requires more time to
teach children how to work with the materials.

Same age group or within 1yr plus minus range.. eg. no tots together
with 5 & 6 yr olds.. Mixed age group i find only works for daily Montessori
few hours programme and not in short 1 or 2 hours enrichment kinds. Hope
this helps somewhat.

[cantbearit2]

buds:

They must have the full range of Montessori Math materials.
Also ask to see how they support the concrete (hands-on) teaching
with the actual written form ie. abstract.. (worksheets or booklets) etc..

Preferably not exceeding 6 students as Montessori Math does take up
space (for material layout and all that) and also requires more time to
teach children how to work with the materials.

Same age group or within 1yr plus minus range.. eg. no tots together
with 5 & 6 yr olds.. Mixed age group i find only works for daily Montessori
few hours programme and not in short 1 or 2 hours enrichment kinds. Hope
this helps somewhat.

thks, buds!!! :udawoman:

It was an eye opener for me wen i read your posts in e Montessori thread. I like the concept but unfortunately i dun have the logistics to enrol DD2 (4 y.o.) in e daily Montessori prog. She's currently in a daily cc which is close to my hse.

I like e concept of learning fr concrete object to abstract. I believe understanding fr e v basic is v imp. I dun like rote drilling as it does not build understanding. I dun like memorising formulas to become human calculator too. So Kumon & CMA is out.

However IM not too sure if once a wk enrichment in Montessori Math is gd enough. e ctr nearest to me is CS Montessori. Fr e Montessori thread i have read, e comments r for daily prog not e weekly enrichm, tats y I wan to find out more. But CS is mix age grp (3.5-6y.o)for weekly enrichm too. Fr yur comments, it may not b suitable for my DD2 leh. Looks like I may need to shop ard agn. sigh. logistics is still an issue for me.

Thks anyway. I was tinking u could b e one ans my query. Hee....& I was rite.

[buds]

cantbearit2:

thks, buds!!! :udawoman:

:oops: You're welcome.

cantbearit2:

It was an eye opener for me wen i read your posts in e Montessori thread.

Oooooh yes... :please: Indeed it is to open the eyes of fellow parents
keen on Montessori education to further explain how the methodology
can help children learn holistically instead of just academically.

cantbearit2:

I like the concept but unfortunately i dun have the logistics to enrol DD2 (4 y.o.) in e daily Montessori prog. She's currently in a daily cc which is close to my hse.

Where do you reside? :evil:

Coming from mainstream education style as well, i was the most sceptic
of sceptics when it came to learning and what more to practise some new
concept i did not know or believe in at that point... but in time; with more
concrete experiences through years of hands-on work with children, i
began to see how the method works through the teachings of Dr Maria.

So, needless to say... i'm sold! :love:

cantbearit2:

I like e concept of learning fr concrete object to abstract. I believe understanding fr e v basic is v imp. I dun like rote drilling as it does not build understanding. I dun like memorising formulas to become human calculator too. So Kumon & CMA is out.

Yes! I love it too! It gives the children concrete impressions of what they
were learning and not just like you say... abstract learning. This
way they love to learn even more as they can slowly understand the
underlying meanings to what they are being introduced to... so in time
the love for learning comes from the hunger to explore even deeper &
even more... for the love of learning that comes from the heart. Children
are more self-motivated to learn from a young age, no force neccessary..
especially since Montessori advocates learning in a non-threatening
environment.

cantbearit2:

However IM not too sure if once a wk enrichment in Montessori Math is gd enough. e ctr nearest to me is CS Montessori. Fr e Montessori thread i have read, e comments r for daily prog not e weekly enrichm, tats y I wan to find out more. But CS is mix age grp (3.5-6y.o)for weekly enrichm too. Fr yur comments, it may not b suitable for my DD2 leh. Looks like I may need to shop ard agn. sigh. logistics is still an issue for me.

Thks anyway. I was tinking u could b e one ans my query. Hee....& I was rite.

Daily is of course better cos it is more holistic. Your child not only get to
learn just Math or Science or Geography but eveything a child needs and
would love to know about Language, Social Grace & Courtesy just to name
a few.. How old is your DD2 by the way?

[cantbearit2]

cantbearit2:

I like the concept but unfortunately i dun have the logistics to enrol DD2 (4 y.o.) in e daily Montessori prog. She's currently in a daily cc which is close to my hse.

buds:

Where do you reside? :evil:

Coming from mainstream education style as well, i was the most sceptic
of sceptics when it came to learning and what more to practise some new
concept i did not know or believe in at that point... but in time; with more
concrete experiences through years of hands-on work with children, i
began to see how the method works through the teachings of Dr Maria.

So, needless to say... i'm sold! :love:

Honestly, IM sold too. I was even telling DH e other day, if my DD was attending a Montessori sch, I dun even need outside enrichm which translates to time savings for other family bonding activities.

IM staying in Hougang. For those 3-4 hrly prog, i need to have bus transport cos IM a FTWM & DH timing R pretty unstable. For full day prog (like a childcare thgy), I dun noe which is e more recommended one. Like u said, put aside e montessori curriculum, it's really dependent on e directress/ teacher if ey can deliver it.

I found all e recommended ones r either on e western, eastern or northern side of our island lor. Nothing much in e NE leh.

buds:

Daily is of course better cos it is more holistic. Your child not only get to
learn just Math or Science or Geography but eveything a child needs and
would love to know about Language, Social Grace & Courtesy just to name
a few.. How old is your DD2 by the way?

Yes, I luv the cultural learning too.....!!! :love: Tats y contemplating a daily prog. But i dun wan 2 take e strain of logistics. DH drives DD1 (7 y.o.) to student care in e morn. & she takes e sch bus hm & my mom is nice enough 2 take care of my DS3 (16mths old) at hm. IM currently e PIC for fetch/send my DD2 (4y.o) :lol:

Any gd recommendation? :?:
If not convenient, can oso PM me

[buds]

Thought there's a Shekinah Montessori over your end?

Heard that is quite good. That said however... most
times it is dependent on the teacher that you will
get for your child's class honestly for no two
teachers are the same.

I didn't know you have 3 kiddies until you mentioned
it! You working full time too! :salute: Yes, your mum
is verrrryyy nice to offer care for your DS. :please:

[botakgundul]

jolim26:

i'm still looking for lobang to buy mpm books rather than attend lesson... anyone can help?

Hi jolim26, do you manage to buy mpm books? I'm also interested. Can you share with me how to order the books?

[cantbearit2]

buds:

Thought there's a Shekinah Montessori over your end?

Heard that is quite good. That said however... most
times it is dependent on the teacher that you will
get for your child's class honestly for no two
teachers are the same.

I didn't know you have 3 kiddies until you mentioned
it! You working full time too! :salute: Yes, your mum
is verrrryyy nice to offer care for your DS. :please:

Shekinah?? Ok, will check it out. Ya, can't agree more. Teacher is a very impt factor.

Same as u mah, 2 DDs 1 DS. Hee..... But my children no montessori environment at hm lor....haha...!!!

DS3 is yr end bb so by 2012 term 3 then eligible for the daily Montessori prog near my pl. Hee....will sound my mom out 2 c if she's willing to help me fetch/send DS next yr. But who noes, if I like wat i c at shekinah then prob resolved. keep my fingers crossed. :xedfingers:

[buds]

I vaguely recall there was a Shekinah branch where you reside.

I may be wrong.. :siam: But in any case, can try to recce. Hmmm..
seems that your end of our dot doesn't reali have that many choices
of Montessori schools aye? It's okay dear. Even if without a Montessori
environment in the home, the teachable moments in your daily routine
can be Montessori inspired / inclined. Wherenever independence can be
encouraged, try to allow so instead of doing things for them. Converse in
proper conversation as how you'd speak to adults-no baby talk. Let them
help around the house with say... wiping tables after eating... wash own
dishes (with or without stool)... dry the utensils and sort them properly...
make their beds... help peg some laundry (can begin with say socks or
handkerchiefs etc)... and many more opportunities when it comes.

Math skills can also be exposed by doing mundane home stuff and you
can engage them with simple explorations as they go about helping you
out at home.

Oh i see, you're same like me! 2 DDs and 1 DS. What a coincidence.
:xedfingers: Crossing my fingers you can find a good Montessori place
for your children. I'm helpless here for i honestly cannot find my way
around there..

Err.. Hougang right? Or was it Sengkang? :?

Mixed aged group is fine for daily or few times weekly kinda programmes.
For enrichment programmes, due to the shorter duration and it being a
weekly programme... i find that a similar age range group would be more
beneficial towards the progress of the children.