Preparing kids for P5 in 2011

[janet88]

Hi Peony,

When he told me he used 开头 and 成语, I couldn’t resist asking him if he used them in appropriate situations. Anyway, what’s done is done. I emailed his teacher to ask if he can let me know how the compo was done (when he has a chance to see).

I’m saving my energy for PSLE…but still have to try and ramp him next week.

[Peony]

Chenonceau :udawoman:

What your're doing now is my target for PSLE! Just chill!!

Janet, I have two more weeks to go... two long weeks of self-control :xedfingers:

[janet88]

Peony:

Janet, I have two more weeks to go... two long weeks of self-control :xedfingers:

1 Nov...my freedom again !
Right now, got lobster also no appetite...can't wait for him to finish 4 sets of past year paper for 3 subjects...Math outsourced liao...so can relax a little.

[Chenonceau]

Hello P5 Mommies... wanna try this experiment with your kids? http://petunialee.blogspot.com/2011/10/little-boy-plays-with-fire.html

[mamona]

janet_lee88:

Peony:

Janet, I have two more weeks to go... two long weeks of self-control :xedfingers:

1 Nov...my freedom again !
Right now, got lobster also no appetite...can't wait for him to finish 4 sets of past year paper for 3 subjects...Math outsourced liao...so can relax a little.

May I know on the average how many last year's papers you expect the kids to finish before SA2.

[janet88]

mamona:

janet_lee88:

[quote=\"Peony\"]Janet, I have two more weeks to go... two long weeks of self-control :xedfingers:

1 Nov...my freedom again !
Right now, got lobster also no appetite...can't wait for him to finish 4 sets of past year paper for 3 subjects...Math outsourced liao...so can relax a little.

May I know on the average how many last year's papers you expect the kids to finish before SA2.[/quote]About 4 sets at least for science and English.

[linden2000]

Chenonceau:

Hello P5 Mommies... wanna try this experiment with your kids? http://petunialee.blogspot.com/2011/10/little-boy-plays-with-fire.html

Looks like your little boy had a fun time with the experiment n learnt the concepts first hand too. My boy used to love doing experiments too but nowadays with the tons of homework, school remedial and revision for exams, we have sort of cast this aside. Will prob try to revive it during the dec school holidays if can find the time. Actually i find that concepts are better absorbed and recalled this way but it can be time-consuming to prepare the materials.

:offtopic: Enjoy reading your blog for its wit and humour.

[Chenonceau]

linden2000:

Chenonceau:

Hello P5 Mommies... wanna try this experiment with your kids? http://petunialee.blogspot.com/2011/10/little-boy-plays-with-fire.html

Looks like your little boy had a fun time with the experiment n learnt the concepts first hand too. My boy used to love doing experiments too but nowadays with the tons of homework, school remedial and revision for exams, we have sort of cast this aside. Will prob try to revive it during the dec school holidays if can find the time. Actually i find that concepts are better absorbed and recalled this way but it can be time-consuming to prepare the materials.

:offtopic: Enjoy reading your blog for its wit and humour.

Awwwwww!! Such heartwarming praise!! Now I feel encouraged to share more.

I'll try and catch his other experiments with my camera and put it on my blog. There was a particularly interesting one he concocted when he was trying to show why birds can sit on naked electrical wires and not get fried. I'll ask him if it isn't too hard to re-do that experiment again.

[linden2000]

Chenonceau:

Awwwwww!! Such heartwarming praise!! Now I feel encouraged to share more.

I'll try and catch his other experiments with my camera and put it on my blog. There was a particularly interesting one he concocted when he was trying to show why birds can sit on naked electrical wires and not get fried. I'll ask him if it isn't too hard to re-do that experiment again.

Oh your boy concocts the experiments, very resourceful! Hahaha anyway I must admit I do not know why birds can sit on naked wires unharmed. :oops: Asked my boy and he says they sit on only one wire so the circuit is not complete and they don't get zapped. But if they touch the other wire at the same time accidentally, then they do get fried. Suppose that makes sense. :scratchhead:

Thanks for the sharing.

[Chenonceau]

linden2000:

Asked my boy and he says they sit on only one wire so the circuit is not complete and they don't get zapped. But if they touch the other wire at the same time accidentally, then they do get fried. Suppose that makes sense. :scratchhead:

Yes! Yes! It's something like that!! Since your son already knows. I no need to get mine to do it again lah... I was quite intrigued too when my son explained to me.