PROBLEM WITH TEACHING MY GAL HOW TO READ
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My DS has been reading independently since before he was three. There’s only two things we did:
1. Flash cards before he was 1.
2. Reading to him every night since he was 4 months.
I realise a lot of his reading skills come from his vast ability to memorise. But also, phonics is key. We never sent him to phonics classes, but his Montessori school teaches phonics.
To reinforce this learning at home, when you read stories at night, point out the words and trace them with your finger as you read.
That way, he will recognise the words and somewhere in his brain, figure out how each letter forms the word and the sound.
He can now "teach" himself to read words he has never seen before by using this technique.
I am constantly amazed.
Also, we are lazy parents, not so kiasu as some here! So it can be done, but we do stick religiously to story reading every night.
It also helps that you yourself know how to read properly. I’ve seen too many Singaporean parents with a poor grasp of the English language try to read to their kids, and screw up the learning process because they themselves have poor language skills.
Maybe sending your kid to phonics classes will be beneficial in those cases, but ensure that the teachers in those classes can speak English properly too! -
My sis told me that phonics is the best way to go. Her elder boy who will be going to P6 next year, never have any problems with spelling, etc., because she sent him to phonics classes when he was in nursery and kindergarten. According to her, since P1 until now he just needs to do a simple & quick revision the night before his spelling tests & he can get full marks unless he makes careless mistakes.
Her friend’s daughter, on the other hand, did not learn phonics initially & struggled really badly in primary school until around P4, when her parents finally took my sis’ advice & send the girl to phonics classes. Within 3 months, all the struggles with spelling and reading are gone.
Not sure how true all these are, but I guess no harm in giving it a try. My boy was already playing phonics toys since he was a baby & he’s learning phonics in school since he started childcare 3 months ago when he turned 2. Given that he’s only a little more than 2, I don’t expect much, so am still waiting to see the progress in the next 2 years… -
Yup, I have the same experience as Carolina’s sis. My elder boy only went for phonics class for a year. We stopped the phonics class after he picked up the skill and he could read on his own. No problems with English spelling and dictation at primary level. He reads quite well and I only need to correct him for difficult sight words occasionally.
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any good phonics centre to recommend around AMK or Sengkang area?
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Cheepoozz:
any good phonics centre to recommend around AMK or Sengkang area?
Hi Cheepoozz!
In AMK, you can try ICANREAD at AMK Central :
http://www.icanreadsystem.com/component/content/25.html?task=view
OR Read-In-A-Week :
http://www.phonicsread.com/cos/o.x?c=/wbn/pagetree&func=view&rid=61488
Like you, I used to read all sorts of story books for my DS but later realised that he is actually not picking up e words at all.
So I send him to phonics classes, so now he is starting to recog v simple words, although there is still a long way to go..
You may wish to also try Phonics Readers (can easily buy from Popular) as these readers teach the words in a systematic & structured method so easier to teach your kid. :rahrah: -
Phonics is very important. I agree with the other parent that reading daily to your child is important. It is also good bonding time. If she is in K1 and not reading. You should really put her in phonics class. Small class will be better to expediate her learning. If she she can’t do it you must than speak to the teachers to rule out any learning disabilities. Not too frightened you but early intervention is the key if needed.
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JJJJ's:
Phonics is very important. I agree with the other parent that reading daily to your child is important. It is also good bonding time. If she is in K1 and not reading. You should really put her in phonics class. Small class will be better to expediate her learning. If she she can't do it you must than speak to the teachers to rule out any learning disabilities. Not too frightened you but early intervention is the key if needed.
Hi,
Yes, Phonics is very impt. My kids learn Phonics in CC. I supplement by teaching them to read independently using \"Key Words with Peter and Jane\" series. So far, my DD2 in K2 has no problem with reading independently and she learnt her spelling quite effortlessly. -
Do you want to try I-creative? My boy can spell better than me. The course is also affordable as they are home-based.
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But i-creative is always v full and only left the odd timings.
I heard hv to book WAY WAY in advance if you want a convenient location & timing. -
But the trouble is really worth it. Personally think my child has confident and spelling no problem. He is p3 now
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