All About Flashcards

[Addy]

[Moderator's note: Topics merged.]


Check out the videos. Really opened my eyes on how flashcards are a waste of time!

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYANf5DlhLU
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1TEynH9UmU
Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxLGP3kZ1n4
Part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_FfFdYCIjM

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[tamarind]

Thank you so much for posting these videos. I just finished watching all of them. Very very good !


I do not use flash cards on my kids. Now I know I am doing the right thing

The point about our kids being the \"Google generation\" is so true. We can find information within seconds on the internet by using Google. So what is the use of memorizing facts through flash cards, etc ?

[ChiefKiasu]

tamarind:

... So what is the use of memorizing facts through flash cards, etc ?

Umm... to win game shows like \"Don't forget the lyrics\" ?

[ChiefKiasu]

Hmm... just finished watching it... wasn't long before I realized it is a marketing pitch for MindChamps Pre-school :? .

[mintcc]

that lady who is speaking is one of the writers of the book http://www.amazon.com/Einstein-Never-Used-Flash-Cards/dp/1579546951


Still listeninig to it... think ...it is more than flash cards she is talking about. She is basically refering to all the \"educational\" toys and products including the brainy baby DVDs, electronic devices that focus on academic learning.

Her point is children should have time for unstrucured play and focus should be on learning social skillls and EQ instead of academics.

There is an great article that look at her research, GD method and other scientific research related with accelerated learning:
http://www.boston.com/news/globe/magazine/articles/2007/10/28/rush_little_baby/?page=1

[joelle]

Hi parents,


I am interested to purchase bulk flash cards.
Is there anyone letting out their sets?

[sallie]

any of u tried this flash cards before? is very expensive and not sure whether worth investing?..quite similar to Shicida, but they hv 1000 flash cards and can onlu use up to 3 yrs old? advice please.

[veraclari]

Hi flashcard gurus,


tried making flashcards with 250gsm but seems too soft - hard to flash. is 288gsm good enough or do we need to get those like 350gsm?

Also, what materials are good for a P1 gal next year?
Pls advise...

Thanks!

[redrose]

Hi Joelle


Have u purchased yr bulk flashcards yet? I am thinking of buying them too but do not know where to buy good and cheap ones. I strongly believe in flashcards. It’s very good for simulating brain cells for babies & toddlers.

[jaewee]

Hi all


juz to share 250gsm paper, u can get those adhesive plastic bags from party supplies shop to wrap the cards instead of laminating. The bags are abt 6 cents each. I got mine from SKP.

Topics for flashcards, one can buy those 1000 words picture dictionary from Times for reference. They should have bulk of the topics. For more topics, u can refer to this site

http://www.theclassicalmommy.com/bitscollection.html

Enjoy...