Comparing Pre-school English Reading and Phonics Enrichment

[mrl_with_love]

Hi Nemofc and Twinkle,

My 3.5 year old girl is currently attending Foundation class at LCentral Thomson. She enjoys the class which is about 90 mins each week. LCentral has a good program to teach children how to read. At Foundation, they teaches the 1st and last sounds to the students with many activities to keep these young children interested.

She has progress well so far and might get promoted to the next level, Launchpad, end of the year.

Initially, she cries each time she steps into the class. Quite worried she cannot get use to the lessons. But after a few lessons and through the patience of her teacher, she is starting to enjoy her class and look forward to going back each time. So worth bringing your child down for free assessment and decide from there.

[twinkle2009]

I’ve enquire with Mind Stretcher yesterday and was told that my 3.5 old is not ready to enrol on the foundation class as he doesn’t know how to write yet. At this class, all kids should at least write simple alphabet & numeric. They suggest to equip him with writing skills before he join if not he will feel left out and teacher have no time to guild him individually.

Any idea is it true that all if not most foundation class need this criteria before he can enrol? Pls advice.

[iLoveChubby]

twinkle2009:

I've enquire with Mind Stretcher yesterday and was told that my 3.5 old is not ready to enrol on the foundation class as he doesn't know how to write yet. At this class, all kids should at least write simple alphabet & numeric. They suggest to equip him with writing skills before he join if not he will feel left out and teacher have no time to guild him individually.

Any idea is it true that all if not most foundation class need this criteria before he can enrol? Pls advice.

Hi twinkle2009
Although most of the phonics/english class for 3-4 yrs old will require them to write, there are still centres who are not as strict as MS - eg I Can Read, Kumon, Morris Allen, Lcentral (My fren's son just enrolled, he couldnt write).

[papakiat]

I just enrolled my child of 3.5 years old in Kent Ridge Phonics class in changi city point. I think it’s very helpful for her and she like it alot. She said it’s very fun over there. The class is quite small so I guess she would be given the attention needed.


Maybe you would like to give it a try, my child also cant write yet.

[tuxsam]

My daughter was able to read using phonics since 3.5 yo. She is currently 5 yo and able to do reading independently. However, we are thinking of sending her for English enrichment to learn about grammar and other skills eg. writing. Can I check if the pre-school English enrichment courses focus mainly on reading and phonics? Do they also touch on grammar and writing?


Hope someone can enlighten me

[mrl_with_love]

Hi tuxsam,

English enrichment focus mainly on reading for child age 3-5. Only till 6 and above, they will teach them to write ie write in sentences and paragraphs. When they are little, writing is in the form of single word or phase.

[tuxsam]

mrl_with_love, noted with much thanks. I will register her for the enrichment class beginning of next year then. Thanks again!!

[mambee]

Hi any phonics classes for 4 years old near bukit batok, how much and add

HELP

[heysugarbug]

Hi, I know a phonics teacher who does private lessons and she's quite popular among her students. I'm not sure if she is available though so it's best to check with her direct. If you're interested, you can drop me a PM and I'll pass you her contact.

[Charmaine_chong]

Dear Parents,


I am currently looking actively for an english enrichment class around Punggol area. Could anyone share good english programme for 4 years old?