Preparing kids for P5 in 2011

[PiggyLalala]

may I know your views on learning chinese in sec school. Would you still insist your son to put in as much effort in learning chinese in sec sch if he does not have much interest in the subject?

[PiggyLalala]

sorry to be off topic…

[Chenonceau]

Ehhh… you start another thread maybe? I dun mind responding here but it may not be very polite to the others who wanna read about Preparing for P5 leh…

[PiggyLalala]

ok.

[PiggyLalala]

thanks chenonceau… I have started the new thread. I would really like to know your view on this.

To all… I am really sorry … i have been off-topic on the above few posts… Sorry

[Peony]

Hi P5 parents!


This thread has been quiet for a few days. To start the ball rolling again, perhaps I update on what we've been through recently.

It's becoming more and more clear that the challenges DD faces is just one part her studies... the bigger challenge is rising beneath the negative environment she has to be in daily. An environment so negative that it seeps her of her esteem.

Are your kids fortunate to have an environment that builds self-esteem or is yours like mine, in one that kills it.

It's a silent killer and I'm just thankful I've been able to identify it sooner rather than later. God knows what frustration and desperation can do to a child. :imdrowning:

[janet88]

PiggyLalala:

sorry to be off topic..

It's ok...but maybe if you start a new thread, there may be more replies as other parents maybe facing same prob.

[janet88]

Peony:

It's becoming more and more clear that the challenges DD faces is just one part her studies... the bigger challenge is rising beneath the negative environment she has to be in daily. An environment so negative that it seeps her of her esteem.


Are your kids fortunate to have an environment that builds self-esteem or is yours like mine, in one that kills it.

I guess P5 parents like us are all facing the same difficulties and so makes it pointless to say anything...just didn't expect such a tough time at P5 you know what I mean right...it's just primary school. How can life be so miserable at the age of 11 ???

Some teachers are so stressed having to meet tough instructions from their principals/HODs...some are plainly not cut out to be teachers bcos they go to class with that black face everyday.
Life is miserable for the kids bcos they are demoralized after school.

[Chenonceau]

Peony:

Hi P5 parents!


This thread has been quiet for a few days. To start the ball rolling again, perhaps I update on what we've been through recently.

It's becoming more and more clear that the challenges DD faces is just one part her studies... the bigger challenge is rising beneath the negative environment she has to be in daily. An environment so negative that it seeps her of her esteem.

Are your kids fortunate to have an environment that builds self-esteem or is yours like mine, in one that kills it.

It's a silent killer and I'm just thankful I've been able to identify it sooner rather than later. God knows what frustration and desperation can do to a child. :imdrowning:

Exactly! The problem is that the P5 year is fraught with negative vibes. Schools seem to think that the way to motivate kids is to show them how lousy they are. Certainly, there are moments to use this strategy but to use it indiscriminately with every child is to butcher their psyches. Not every child has parents at home who will say \"Babe! Who cares! It's a silly system.\" Many parents assume that their child has been lazy.

My son gets spelling lists with \"grunted\" and \"granted\"... If the teacher can't pronounce, the child gets it wrong. I know that DS can spell both, say both and use both. But he is not getting full marks for spelling because his teacher can't pronounce and the word lists are designed to trick students.

What's wrong with allowing students some sense of achievement at spelling? Is there are need to trick and outwit our little ones at every turn?

[Brenda10]

Chenonceau:

My son gets spelling lists with \"grunted\" and \"granted\"... If the teacher can't pronounce, the child gets it wrong. I know that DS can spell both, say both and use both. But he is not getting full marks for spelling because his teacher can't pronounce and the word lists are designed to trick students.


What's wrong with allowing students some sense of achievement at spelling? Is there are need to trick and outwit our little ones at every turn?

Agree, usually the full marks of EL spelling with sticker will make the child happy and delighted!