Comparing Pre-school English Reading and Phonics Enrichment

[MdmQ]

Is there any enrichment centers in Singapore that uses the Letterland system to teach phonics? Thanks.

[MMM]

My nursery goes for phonics lesson at Jan & Elly. Personally think it’s solid phonic teaching where they start at nursery and complete by K2 (advance stage).


Have a P1 son who went through the advance stage and we feel that his phonics knowlege is quite solid as compared to his elder sister who only did up to intermediate as she only started in K2.

I was undecided between ICR and J&E. But eventually went back to J&E for my youngest. Was told that ICR focuses on sight word rather than phonics (dunno how true is this). At their centre, they have quite alot of students who joined from ICR.

[buds]

MdmQ:

Is there any enrichment centers in Singapore that uses the Letterland system to teach phonics? Thanks.

Tumble Tots.

[skkhor]

//Moderator's note: Topics merged.


I intend to enrol my girl for the Readers Club at Mind Stretcher and I Can Read Program. I no know which program it's suitable for my girl. now my girl 6 years old next yr will be P1. Anyone can share with me the opinion and advice. Many thanks.

[buds]

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=584 has feedback from parents
on the ICR programme, skkhor.

Chief, please help merge. Tks!

[MdmQ]

buds:

MdmQ:

Is there any enrichment centers in Singapore that uses the Letterland system to teach phonics? Thanks.

Tumble Tots.

thks!

[MdmQ]

MMM:

My nursery goes for phonics lesson at Jan & Elly. Personally think it's solid phonic teaching where they start at nursery and complete by K2 (advance stage).


Have a P1 son who went through the advance stage and we feel that his phonics knowlege is quite solid as compared to his elder sister who only did up to intermediate as she only started in K2.

I was undecided between ICR and J&E. But eventually went back to J&E for my youngest. Was told that ICR focuses on sight word rather than phonics (dunno how true is this). At their centre, they have quite alot of students who joined from ICR.

Where are the Jan & Elly centers located? thanks

[jkcy]

Just wondering aloud how important phonics is in a child’s journey in learning to read. My boy has apparently skipped the stage of using sounds to help him in reading (even though this was covered briefly in sch) and seems to be reading primarily by remembering sight words. I read somewhere that the goal is to read, it does not matter how a child reaches that goal as long as he is finally able to read.


Still, I would like to equip him with the skill of blending sounds but do not know of any bridging courses as most reading programmes incorporate this at the early stage when the child can’t really read yet. He already can read and I can’t seem to find a programme which addresses only building up his skill in the sound part. Any advice or thoughts to share?

[JJmum]

jkcy:

Just wondering aloud how important phonics is in a child's journey in learning to read. My boy has apparently skipped the stage of using sounds to help him in reading (even though this was covered briefly in sch) and seems to be reading primarily by remembering sight words. I read somewhere that the goal is to read, it does not matter how a child reaches that goal as long as he is finally able to read.


Still, I would like to equip him with the skill of blending sounds but do not know of any bridging courses as most reading programmes incorporate this at the early stage when the child can't really read yet. He already can read and I can't seem to find a programme which addresses only building up his skill in the sound part. Any advice or thoughts to share?

Hi jkcy

Agreed with you that it does not matter how a child reaches that goal as long as he is able to reach. As for reading, not all words can be pronounce by using phonics. Remembering sight words are needed too. Reading programme is not compulsory. However, it can be a head start for children to prepare them to read. What is essential is to cultivate a good reading habits.

[buds]

Heyya jkcy, JJmum is spot on! Phonics is but only one of the

methods to reading. Cultivating love for reading is still the
most beneficial of all. Not all children can learn using the
Phonics method, whatever the kind... since there are
many brand names out there.

I, for one did not develop reading skills using the Phonics
method. Only graded readers - Peter & Jane and almost
read all the Ladybird fairy tales / read-it-yourself as a
young girl. I have my mother to thank for that.
She read to me tirelessly despite working as a seamstress
from home and having to manage the housework while
caring for 3 young children back then.

In current context, where majority are pursuing Phonics as
the ultimate reading method..... it does not mean that it IS
the only method at all.

Do share how old your child is jkcy, and i'll see if i can offer
some pointers to help you help your child with the blending
aspect you're concerned about.

Regards,