Growing Up Gifted

[BabyLiaw]

Hi Shivan,


I think it all depend on how ready is your daughter. Is she able to understand simple instructions? Sit up stand on her own? How long is her interest span? For GUG babes class, it's 1.5hr class (accompanied class). When I started my girl when she was one, my girl hasn't started walking (still crawling around) and wanted to be carried all the time! There were occassions when she doesn't want to sit still and I have to carry her throughout the class (standing up and walking around). I had also seen her classmates (some 11months old), who slept half-way through the class and left. I guess it all depend how ready is your girl. You can always go for 1 trial class to see if she's ready to start.

Hope this helps!

[grapevine]

Anyone with kids in GUG mountbattern? How are the weekend classes?

Would it be worthwhile to start a child at 12 months?

[tamtam]

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[tamtam]

Can see my earlier comments. Have friends w kids in GUG mountbatten and so far they all have very good feedback. From my own experience, there's difference starting child at 1 yr old and younger. They seem to pick up phonics, English/Mandarin language, counting and other motor skills faster, either from participating or even just observing in class. My own kids started ard 9 mths old @ GUG and must admit they both benefited a lot from early start. Every child is different, so it's best you visit the school and go for a trial class

[grapevine]

Thanks for your advise Tamtam . I will go for a trial class to help me decide if l should enrol my kid.

[rainydaes]

Hi,


may i ask how much is the trial or is free?

& also, for the weekend leson for parent & babe / Billingual parent & babe how much is it?

Thanks.

[bebe]

grapevine:

Thanks for your advise Tamtam . I will go for a trial class to help me decide if l should enrol my kid.

Hi

Are u able to get a slot for the trial? I was on waiting lists since Apr..and never heard from them..hiaz..

[grapevine]

Hi. I called up and was informed that the trial class costs $50 and is not deductable from term fees if I decide to enrol my kid. The term started on june 25 ( term 4 ) for 8 to 18 months weekend classes. Next term starts in August.

I haven’t booked a trial yet. I didn’t realise it would be difficult to get a trial date and was hoping to call on the weekend.
I will post a message on this forum if I am successfull with booking for the trial.

[rocco]

Hi, currently my 19 mths gal is not attending any playgroup or childcare… Is it a good idea to send her to GUG? to learn n to make frens…

is GUG enrichment class (to learn extra other than sch)?

[BabyLiaw]

Hi rocco,


It’s always a good idea to expose your girl to more things, socialise and make more friends. For 19mths baby, you’ll probably be in their "Gifted Babes" class (from 8mths - 18mths) and when she’s more ready, to move her to "Gifted Tots" (18mths onwards). However, you may choose to put her directly into "Gifted Tots" class. You may want to check with the admin staff if your girl is suitable for a particular class, eg. are there more babies closer to her age range.

Erm, for your qn on "enrichment class", well, for 19-mth old child, I would think that all the classes she attends are enrichment classes? Btw, both Gifted Babes and Gifted Tots are parent-accompanied class. You’ll get to go through everything taught in class.