My First Skool (former NTUC Childcare)

[mambobb]

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?

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.

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.

[happymom08]

mambobb:

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?

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.

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.

thks for your prompt reply...

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?..

[micollh]

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

[happymom08]

micollh:

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

ic...thats good...

my son is quite active,,,so far his teacher feedback to me said he can sit long enuf during craft works, paintings, etc..but when story telling time,,he will run about,,,,sigh,,,

at home i try to intro activity bks to him,,he will reject,,,last time he will wan to color,,but now he does not like at all...any advise?..or just let him be??....

..so far did u enrol ur dd in any of their enrichment courses?...
do u tink their curriculum enough to prepare our kids for pri 1?...hehe,,,

[micollh]

Happymom08


u can try to introduce the activity every other day, today he dun like, u try again tomorrow, children get bored easily, so they will find it \"interesting\" if it's not done everyday.. but some kids dun mind, so every child is different

yes, drama & speech for IQkids & apple pie. MFS curriculum confirm is enough for P1 cos they follow MOE curriculum for kindergarten. but whether our child is good at all the things being taught is another story lor..

[happymom08]

micollh:

Happymom08


u can try to introduce the activity every other day, today he dun like, u try again tomorrow, children get bored easily, so they will find it \"interesting\" if it's not done everyday.. but some kids dun mind, so every child is different

yes, drama & speech for IQkids & apple pie. MFS curriculum confirm is enough for P1 cos they follow MOE curriculum for kindergarten. but whether our child is good at all the things being taught is another story lor..

Hi Micollh

I only asked him during wkends,,,and he dun seem interested,,,only wan to play with his toys,,hahah,,,then last two days i tried read a book to him,,he managed to sit still and listen,,,at leat 10 to 15mins,,,haha,,,kids are so unpredictable...

I agree with you,,,the level of absorption depend on the kids...did u sign up ur kid with any phonics course?

[micollh]

Happymom08,


no le, phonics actually no need to go classes, u can teach on ur own. i started with the phonics song (apple CD) then i use leap frog DVD. my girl picks up from there, she knows the alphabets and sounds from these CDs. no need class. u can try.

yesterday my girl school just gave us another enrichment class, it’s arts and craft…

[happymom08]

micollh:

Happymom08,


no le, phonics actually no need to go classes, u can teach on ur own. i started with the phonics song (apple CD) then i use leap frog DVD. my girl picks up from there, she knows the alphabets and sounds from these CDs. no need class. u can try.

yesterday my girl school just gave us another enrichment class, it's arts and craft..

apple cd???,...where did u buy the leap frog dvd??...my son noes the alphabets,,,but not all of their sounds,,,,

isit.oh,,they have art and craft enrichment,,good,,,my son likes tat,, :rahrah:
..tat time i asked my son's principal,.,,she told me as the centre just opened last year oct,,,,the enrichment will only be introduced in Aug tis year,,,hopefully by then i have several choices...hehe

oh,,u mention the peter jane series bk,,,can 3 yr olds understand?...these few days,,,,my son will ask me read abit of books to him...any reccomendations?

[micollh]

happymom08:

apple cd???,...where did u buy the leap frog dvd??...my son noes the alphabets,,,but not all of their sounds,,,,

isit.oh,,they have art and craft enrichment,,good,,,my son likes tat,, :rahrah:
..tat time i asked my son's principal,.,,she told me as the centre just opened last year oct,,,,the enrichment will only be introduced in Aug tis year,,,hopefully by then i have several choices...hehe

oh,,u mention the peter jane series bk,,,can 3 yr olds understand?...these few days,,,,my son will ask me read abit of books to him...any reccomendations?

the apple CD is phonics CD with a book and CD to play.. it's using the songs \"A for apple. a a a\" i cant rememeber the exact name of the book, as we have stop listening to it since my girl already know.

Leap frog letter factory u can buy from toysrus or amazon ( i bought from alazon, cheaper).

as for reading, 3 years old can start already. u can also borrow some hardcover books from library(or buy) to read to him, i started with Goodnight moon, the hungry caterpillar, and after that bed time story i use lady birds story books.. just to get her interested in reading.. then i start with her the actual reading with peter and Jane (English) & chinese foundation (for chinese)

[Carolina]

For those who are considering My First Skool, this is just for your information. This is what I get when I tried to contact the Principal of the branch across the road from my home.



From: Carolina
Date: 02 July 2011 PM 05:12:06 GMT+08:00
To: Info - My First Skool <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Interest In Childcare @ Blk 269 #01-127 Compassvale Link S(540269)

Dear Joyce,

Just for your information, the Principal has never contacted me up until now. I have since enrolled my child with another childcare who provides a much better service.

It is indeed disappointing that such a person is being employed to manage one of your childcare centres. I do not dare think of what kind of care is being provided for the young and vulnerable given the poor attitude. I shall also make sure that such poor service is known to public so that they know what little to expect from your Principal.

Thank you.

Best regards,
Carolina


On 09-May-2011, at 10:01 AM, Info - My First Skool wrote:

Dear Ms Koh,

Thank you for your email.

We apologise for not being able to reply to you within our stipulated time.

Please be assured that the centre Principal will be contacting you as soon as possible.

Thank you and have a nice day.

Dear Principal,

For your necessary follow-up.

Yours sincerely

Joyce Gwee Pei Ling
Business Unit Support Officer
Contact Number: 6634 9989
NTUC First Campus Co-operative Ltd
229 Mountbatten Road #02-08 Mountbatten Square
Singapore 398007
http://www.ntucfirstcampus.com

From: Carolina
Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2011 1:09 PM
To: Info - My First Skool
Subject: Re: Interest In Childcare @ Blk 269 #01-127 Compassvale Link S(540269)

Dear Joyce,

Following our below email correspondence, the principal still has yet to contact me to-date. It is with great disappointment that I note such poor service level from your childcare's principal. Does she take such a long time to revert to parents' queries (if any) who already have children in her care? How can I trust that my child will be well taken care of in a centre run by such a person?

Best regards,
Carolina



On 02-Mar-2011, at 9:15 AM, Info - My First Skool wrote:


Dear Ms Koh,

Thank you for your email.

You are welcome to visit any of our centres for more information on the programme.


Your email will be forwarded to the centre principal and she will be contacting you to make the necessary arrangements.

Thank you and have a nice day.

Dear Principal,

Parent would like to visit your centre.

Please assist to contact parent @ [mobile no.].

Thank you.


Yours sincerely


Joyce Gwee Pei Ling

Business Unit Support Officer

Contact Number: 6634 9989
NTUC First Campus Co-operative Ltd
229 Mountbatten Road #02-08 Mountbatten Square

Singapore 398007

http://www.ntucfirstcampus.com


-----Original Message-----
From: Carolina
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:00 PM
To: Info - My First Skool
Subject: Interest In Childcare @ Blk 269 #01-127 Compassvale Link S(540269)


To whom it may concern,

I have a 20-month-old boy and I am interested in putting him in childcare @ the above stated centre when there is an available space. However, I would like to arrange to visit the centre and have a better understanding of its daily programs, etc., before deciding whether to put my son's name down in the waiting list. I would greatly appreciate if someone can contact me at [mobile no.] to arrange for a visit, as I am currently working part-time.

We are currently living at Blk XXX, which is just across the road from the centre.

Thank you and have a nice day.

Best regards,
Carolina