My First Skool (former NTUC Childcare)
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Hihi Just to share, my DD is with MFS Jurong Pt branch since she was 14 months old. Overall, am quite satisfied with the school except that she always fall sick once a month- nothing very major,just running nose. From what I had read from this thread, am pleasantly surprise to learn that they provide enrichment classes. Will definitely check it out with the teachers on this next week.
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happymom08:
My DD is at the 487 branch. Yes, playgroup does not have any phonics and worksheet for them. They learn hands on activity. Only when they start phonics in Nursery. Worksheet is only once in a while.i realised that their curriculum for playgroup is not very comprehensive,,,,as in no phonics or worksheets,,,,more hands on and crafts work......mayb i am too used to my son's previous cc, which already started phonics in playgroup and worksheets were given,,,,
any of u can comment on their curriculum for nursery onwards?...are they sufficient for pri 1 entry?
oh,,i am also gg to send my gal to the toddler group in Aug,,,,any comments in their toddler class?....
For me, as a FTWM, I dont expect alot of worksheet from the cc.. haha.. no time lah..
As for stuttering, yes, i realised that when my DD started to talk too. But it will be ok once they can get what they want to speak in their tiny brain.. don't worry.. even now sometimes my DD doesnt speak proper sentence too. They are still learning. Just correct them once you think it is not correct.
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Anyone has his/her child in MFS in Blk 236 in Bishan North?
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mambobb:
Hi,,thks for replying....
My DD is at the 487 branch. Yes, playgroup does not have any phonics and worksheet for them. They learn hands on activity. Only when they start phonics in Nursery. Worksheet is only once in a while.happymom08:
i realised that their curriculum for playgroup is not very comprehensive,,,,as in no phonics or worksheets,,,,more hands on and crafts work......mayb i am too used to my son's previous cc, which already started phonics in playgroup and worksheets were given,,,,
any of u can comment on their curriculum for nursery onwards?...are they sufficient for pri 1 entry?
oh,,i am also gg to send my gal to the toddler group in Aug,,,,any comments in their toddler class?....
For me, as a FTWM, I dont expect alot of worksheet from the cc.. haha.. no time lah..
As for stuttering, yes, i realised that when my DD started to talk too. But it will be ok once they can get what they want to speak in their tiny brain.. don't worry.. even now sometimes my DD doesnt speak proper sentence too. They are still learning. Just correct them once you think it is not correct.
How do u find the phonics tat are taught at my 1st skool?...i am tempted to let my son attend zoo phonics,,,,but worry it may clash with wat will be taught during nursery,,,adn then he will get blur,,,,
pls advise....also how u find their curriculum from nursery level onwards?...Are the enrichment progs provided interesting and effective?... -
Actually I am not sure how is the standard from the skool. My DD is unable to say it to me. I realised that whenever I asked her what has she learnt in sch, she will tell me she doesn't know. Of coz I feel scare and shock when I heard that.. then I went to ask the teacher how was her performance in sch. They said that she is learning well. I just asked the teacher yest is she able to speak chinese in sch. Did she improve? She is able to recognise some words. So I guess maybe its just not simple for my DD to explain to me or convey the message to me bah.
For zoo-phonics, me also interested in it and i have been putting on hold due to the high fees. I doubt they will clash in terms of teaching methods. Phonics are straight forward, unlike math.
For the enrichment programs provided by the external, you might want to let ur kid to try. I gave my DD to try the Science Alive and she is not keen. But she did learn from the lessons. I was surprised when she asked to take a look of her when she rub the ballon on her hair and told me her hair will stand up. :shock: She definitely learnt something there but also depends on her interest. I withdrew her from the Science and let her try the English ESI. She is very interested in the Chinese Apple Pie.
So, there is no fix answer whether its good anot. For me, FTWM, and a DS only 16mths, not much free time for her. So have to depend quite alot in skool. -
superdaddy000:
Have not made any complain to mcys yet. Checked with other franchaise branches, told me they cannot ask us to withdrawn our child. So I take a further step to check with the HQ, they will check and get back to me.happydaddy:
[quote=\"superdaddy000\"]Hi, anyone knows if a school can ask you to withdrawn w/o a valid or reasonable reason?
can... why not... u complain to mcys about them many times is it?
If answer is not satisfactory, then I will complain to mcys.[/quote]hi, can u share how your issue with the school was resolved? -
mambobb:
So far..i asked my son (playgroup) wat he lerant in school?..he will say painting,,,,everyday painting different things,,make playdoh...recently sing alot of songs at home too...Actually I am not sure how is the standard from the skool. My DD is unable to say it to me. I realised that whenever I asked her what has she learnt in sch, she will tell me she doesn't know. Of coz I feel scare and shock when I heard that.. then I went to ask the teacher how was her performance in sch. They said that she is learning well. I just asked the teacher yest is she able to speak chinese in sch. Did she improve? She is able to recognise some words. So I guess maybe its just not simple for my DD to explain to me or convey the message to me bah.
For zoo-phonics, me also interested in it and i have been putting on hold due to the high fees. I doubt they will clash in terms of teaching methods. Phonics are straight forward, unlike math.
For the enrichment programs provided by the external, you might want to let ur kid to try. I gave my DD to try the Science Alive and she is not keen. But she did learn from the lessons. I was surprised when she asked to take a look of her when she rub the ballon on her hair and told me her hair will stand up. :shock: She definitely learnt something there but also depends on her interest. I withdrew her from the Science and let her try the English ESI. She is very interested in the Chinese Apple Pie.
So, there is no fix answer whether its good anot. For me, FTWM, and a DS only 16mths, not much free time for her. So have to depend quite alot in skool.
Wat is English ESI?....do they have speech and drama course?...by the way,,,which group is ur dd in?..nursery?..how u find their phonics? -
happymom08:
Yes, playgrp mostly painting and hands-on art and craft. My DD is in nursey. Going to K1 next yr. I dont think her phonics is good at the moment. They dont focus much on phonics? I am not too sure.
So far..i asked my son (playgroup) wat he lerant in school?..he will say painting,,,,everyday painting different things,,make playdoh...recently sing alot of songs at home too...
Wat is English ESI?....do they have speech and drama course?...by the way,,,which group is ur dd in?..nursery?..how u find their phonics?
They have speech and drama course too. Heehe.. sorry.. i cant explain in details what is English ESI.. :oops: I want my DD to be more confident in her chinese and english so other than the speech and drama is the ESI. -
mambobb:
thks for your prompt reply...
Yes, playgrp mostly painting and hands-on art and craft. My DD is in nursey. Going to K1 next yr. I dont think her phonics is good at the moment. They dont focus much on phonics? I am not too sure.happymom08:
So far..i asked my son (playgroup) wat he lerant in school?..he will say painting,,,,everyday painting different things,,make playdoh...recently sing alot of songs at home too...
Wat is English ESI?....do they have speech and drama course?...by the way,,,which group is ur dd in?..nursery?..how u find their phonics?
They have speech and drama course too. Heehe.. sorry.. i cant explain in details what is English ESI.. :oops: I want my DD to be more confident in her chinese and english so other than the speech and drama is the ESI.
oic,,,,tat means if i wan him to attend external course,,,phonics will be a better choice then,,,,since they dun focus on phonics....very confusing,,, :scratchhead:
i heard from a friend she said,,now entry to Pri 1 ,,,need to know how to read at least 300 words,,or else will be sent for slow learning course,,,,hmmm,,,,so stressful now fgor the kids,,,
wat do they do in ESI thing?..heheh....
can ur dd read and write,,,during nursery stage?.. -
hi happymom, my DD in nursery, initially i doubt my DD can read, but during their literacy (usually, after bathing time) , they were taught to read. and my DD teacher demonstrated that to me, by pointing words and ask my DD to read and she can. so dun worry, reading is taught too. but of course u can step up the speed of reading at home. i use peter and jane series
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