[Alexandra/Bukit Merah/Queenstown/Tiong Bahru] Preschools

[TiggerMummy]

Thank you


If comparing LW afternoon half against Arts Kidz, both about the same. I think before N2, the latter includes sleeping time whereas for LW's halfday session, they only have a short tea break.

[titank]

verykiasu:

my son & my neighbr's kid are currently k1 my neighbr's kid is studying at chinese kindy, but i feel the school didn't focus much on phonics, and i can see the difference between our kids' phonics knowledge nevertheless i know the school has a nice indoor playground

Yes in the past Chinese Kindergarten used to have ..... :imconstipated:

[Always21]

Hi, I would like to know for Arts Kidz-the music class, will they be learning piano/violin or just understand music. And the chinese class is it enough for the child to go into a higher chinese SAP school at Primary one? Or still have to sent to enrichment class?


Thank you.

[TiggerMummy]

From Pre-nursery to N1, it will be more of music appreciation. I believe they start to hold their own violin from N2 onwards.


My son enjoys positive focus a lot but is only once a week for a short 15 mins only.

[Always21]

Thank you TiggerMummy.


What about for K1 & K2? Music lesson and Chinese class?

Thank you

[TiggerMummy]

Can’t help you much on this. My son is still in Pre-Nursery hehe

[beanbear]

Hi Always21,


You can’t expect alot of improvement in music in preschool. I still sent my son for Yamaha JMC. Tt’s nice that the school has violin and pianica and the kids perform simple pieces for the year end concert. Still dont’ expect the classes to be enough if you really want to see progress. For Chinese classes, I sent DS to berries in K1 as what’s being taught is not enough. But the school gave good exposure to chinese but if you’re talking about P1 readiness especially in our current school environment, Berries or Tien Hsia is the way to go!

[Always21]

Thank you. I am asking that as I am comparing with Newton kindergarten. My first child studied there and he is doing very well now at P3. But Newton k is farther so I am thinking of putting my girl to a school nearer. My boy is grade 5 now. He learnt at k2. And attend Jiang only at p1.

[TiggerMummy]

Hi Beanbear


May I know when did you start to send your kids to berries and yamaha jmc?

Thank you.

[TiggerMummy]

Hi Always21


Looking at the feedback from the Newton thread, it seem very popular and well received. Most important thing is that your first child can do very well in primary school. At least you know how the end result will be like.

I might have tried for Newton over Arts Kidz if I have know about it. Hehe