All About Preparing For Primary One

[kvk]

i3mum:

My DD is going P1 next year, I m thinking whether to cut down the enrichment classes. May i know what are the enrichment classes that you will sign up or remain?

My DD is now having 3 enrichment classes.
English/Maths, Abacus and Chinese.
Do they sound alot to you?

[phtthp]

following enrichment classes are good for K2 students, going onto P1:-


a) P1 Prepartory classes (for English, Maths):-
http://success.edu.sg/main/our-curriculum/pre-primary-1/

b) Montessori Maths

c) han yu pin yin

d) phonics

e) Chinese & English Speech & drama
help child in 'Show & Tell' later in P1.

f) Science exploratory discovery program.

[Champion]

phtthp:

following enrichment classes are good for K2 students, going onto P1:-


a) P1 Prepartory classes (for English, Maths):-
http://success.edu.sg/main/our-curriculum/pre-primary-1/

b) Montessori Maths

c) han yu pin yin

d) phonics

e) Chinese & English Speech & drama
help child in 'Show & Tell' later in P1.

f) Science exploratory discovery program.

Hi phtthp, You are really an expert when coming to selection of Enrichment classes! :celebrate:

Did your send your child to ALL the above classes? Is it a must :? :scratchhead: Complusory :? :scratchhead:

[janet88]

Champion:

phtthp:

following enrichment classes are good for K2 students, going onto P1:-


a) P1 Prepartory classes (for English, Maths):-
http://success.edu.sg/main/our-curriculum/pre-primary-1/

b) Montessori Maths

c) han yu pin yin

d) phonics

e) Chinese & English Speech & drama
help child in 'Show & Tell' later in P1.

f) Science exploratory discovery program.

Hi phtthp, You are really an expert when coming to selection of Enrichment classes! :celebrate:

If I were to choose the classes to send my K2-going-to-P1, I will take phonics & 汉语拼音. Then do lots of reading with my child. That helps a great deal.

[phtthp]

a) for language(s):-


phonics and 汉语拼音 are fundamental.
plus accompanied by lots of reading storybooks.

Speech & drama (optional) - but useful in helping child in P1 'Show and Tell' overcome shyness, display confidence during expression of his thoughts and articulate audibly with the right pitch tone voice, in front of fellow Teacher and classmates.

b) for Maths:-

i) Montessori Maths helps a child set foundation right from the start in understanding key basic, fundamental Maths concepts. To me, this is crucial.

ii) abacus (optional), MPM (optional).


c) for Science -

exploratory fun experiments help a child set foundation in understanding key Science basic principles and concepts. Kids learn more via the fun way, not via boring worksheets style.

Fastrackids Science exploratory 2 year programme (K1, K2) is good:-
http://www.fastrackids.com/fastrackids


http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=869

[phtthp]

to help your child in Chinese vocabulary word recognition:-


conducted at community club(s), this 1 year duration course introduce lots of Chinese vocabulary to K1 / K2 kids, meeting P1 and P2 Chinese requirements. Kids learn by singing lots of Mandarin nursery rhyme. China teacher flash lots of Chinese words /vocab at fast speed to kids:-

http://one.pa.gov.sg/CRMSPortal/CRMSPortal.portal?_nfpb=true&_windowLabel=CRMSPortal_1&_urlType=render&_mode=view&CRMSPortal_1_action=ACMParticipantMaintain&_pageLabel=CRMSPortal_page_1&IdProdInst=17348958&CWT=

this same course is conducted at other community club(s) too, around $130 per Term (3 months):- http://one.pa.gov.sg/CRMSPortal/CRMSPortal.portal?_nfpb=true&_windowLabel=CRMSPortal_1&_urlType=render&_mode=view&CRMSPortal_1_action=CMFShowClasses&_pageLabel=CRMSPortal_page_1&actionIndex=searchClassList&idProduct=14246114&CWT=

[phtthp]

Portal_1&_urlType=render&_mode=view&CRMSPortal_1_action=CMFShowClasses&_pageLabel=CRMSPortal_page_1&actionIndex=searchClassList&idProduct=14246114&CWT=

[Kissgurami]

Was surfing around on understanding if I am well prepared on behalf of my DD1 for Primary 1


Chanced upon a few websites, thought to share though it could have been mentioned before

Tips For Parents
◦Work on independent reading skills.
◦Set up a study area and regular study times that are not interrupted.
◦Learn to follow a routine with a lot of sleep and early mornings.
◦Practice organisation and planning by packing a daily bag with essentials for the day.
◦Talk about social skills and communication skills.
◦Talk about how much fun school will be. If they are prepared, they will enjoy the wonderful process of learning and discover the fun of school.
◦Keep it fun and happy.

Reading
Mrs. Sam from Athena Educational Services says the most important skill is being able to read independently prior to entering Primary 1.

The lack of reading ability will affect all subjects. From following directions to doing word problems, reading is indispensable. 4 years old is a very comfortable age to begin reading and 7 is really waiting too long to get them into the joys of the written word.

Adjusting To A New Routine
Also very important is the adjustment of the routine to accommodate the school hours. It is too hard for a child to manage school at 7am if he is not made to sleep at a regular time.

Doctors recommend that children sleep from 8 to 10 hours a night. A routine takes time to develop, so don’t wait until December 28th to try to get it started. Start at least a month or two before.

Regular Study Time
There is also the routine of regular study time. The actual work is not as significant as the consistency. The child needs to learn to sit and study when it is time. This will help with concentration in the classroom as well as with homework.

Social Skills
“Good social skills are essential in school and to make the transition from kindergarten to primary a smooth one, your child should be prepared for the school atmosphere before hand” says Mrs. Khoo, Principal of Far Eastern Kindergarten and mother of 2 Primary school students.

“Kindergarten is much more relaxed with fewer children per class compared to many primary 1 classes. Those P’s and Q’s are so very important once they start their primary school.”

“Kindergarten does help,” Mrs. Khoo continues “but really parents need to take the time to make sure their children know their social graces before going to primary school. Children must be able to take turns, wait for others, share and be polite. Some children find the structure of school difficult

Good Read On Understanding the Transition and what we can do to help as Parents: -> http://www.schoolbag.sg/archives/2010/01/getting_ready_for_pri_1_-_a_co.php

[Champion]

Kissgurami:

Was surfing around on understanding if I am well prepared on behalf of my DD1 for Primary 1


Chanced upon a few websites, thought to share though it could have been mentioned before

Tips For Parents
◦Work on independent reading skills.
◦Set up a study area and regular study times that are not interrupted.
◦Learn to follow a routine with a lot of sleep and early mornings.
◦Practice organisation and planning by packing a daily bag with essentials for the day.
◦Talk about social skills and communication skills.
◦Talk about how much fun school will be. If they are prepared, they will enjoy the wonderful process of learning and discover the fun of school.
◦Keep it fun and happy.

Reading
Mrs. Sam from Athena Educational Services says the most important skill is being able to read independently prior to entering Primary 1.

The lack of reading ability will affect all subjects. From following directions to doing word problems, reading is indispensable. 4 years old is a very comfortable age to begin reading and 7 is really waiting too long to get them into the joys of the written word.

Adjusting To A New Routine
Also very important is the adjustment of the routine to accommodate the school hours. It is too hard for a child to manage school at 7am if he is not made to sleep at a regular time.

Doctors recommend that children sleep from 8 to 10 hours a night. A routine takes time to develop, so don’t wait until December 28th to try to get it started. Start at least a month or two before.

Regular Study Time
There is also the routine of regular study time. The actual work is not as significant as the consistency. The child needs to learn to sit and study when it is time. This will help with concentration in the classroom as well as with homework.

Social Skills
“Good social skills are essential in school and to make the transition from kindergarten to primary a smooth one, your child should be prepared for the school atmosphere before hand” says Mrs. Khoo, Principal of Far Eastern Kindergarten and mother of 2 Primary school students.

“Kindergarten is much more relaxed with fewer children per class compared to many primary 1 classes. Those P’s and Q’s are so very important once they start their primary school.”

“Kindergarten does help,” Mrs. Khoo continues “but really parents need to take the time to make sure their children know their social graces before going to primary school. Children must be able to take turns, wait for others, share and be polite. Some children find the structure of school difficult

Good Read On Understanding the Transition and what we can do to help as Parents: -> http://www.schoolbag.sg/archives/2010/01/getting_ready_for_pri_1_-_a_co.php

:thankyou: :thankyou: Kiss! :goodpost:

[Brenda10]

phtthp:

a) for language(s):-


phonics and 汉语拼音 are fundamental.
plus accompanied by lots of reading storybooks.

Speech & drama (optional) - but useful in helping child in P1 'Show and Tell' overcome shyness, display confidence during expression of his thoughts and articulate audibly with the right pitch tone voice, in front of fellow Teacher and classmates.

b) for Maths:-

i) Montessori Maths helps a child set foundation right from the start in understanding key basic, fundamental Maths concepts. To me, this is crucial.

ii) abacus (optional), MPM (optional).


c) for Science -

exploratory fun experiments help a child set foundation in understanding key Science basic principles and concepts. Kids learn more via the fun way, not via boring worksheets style.

Fastrackids Science exploratory 2 year programme (K1, K2) is good:-
http://www.fastrackids.com/fastrackids


http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=869

Hi phtthp,

:salute: to your recommendation.

If time really can turn back, think I would send dd for Speed & Drama class in addtion to HYPY and phonics.