Comparing Pre-school English Reading and Phonics Enrichment

[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?

[DYJH]

Hi Parents,


I am new to this forum and find this site very informative, really appreciate parents for sharing they experiences.

My DD just turn 3 yrs last month so bring her to LC for assess, they put her in foundation class. Then we went for trial, teacher told me they learn 2 letters "F" and "S" sound this week and do some art & craft + colouring and some games which all is fine to me and my DD enjoy it very much. I am thinking to sign her up, on the 2nd thoughts, she is in full day childcare. Aren’t they do the same things when she is there? Is it doubts?

Maybe I should send her to some other classes for brain development? e.g. shichida etc… I am just thinking maybe brain training for 1 yrs then send to LC when she is about 4+ yrs so she can adsorb better and fast. Will that works?

I need some advice, appreciate if anyone can share your thoughts. thanks

[Charmaine_chong]

Dear DYJH,

I could share with you what I have gone through.
I sent my son to Lcentral when he was 4.5 years old and now he is in PFS stage (K2 this year).
We started bed-time reading when he was 3yo and thereafter I slowly encouraged him to read out loud daily ( the process wasn’t smooth as he dislike to read on his own).
I tried out many books. Started out with Peter and Jane that was not appealing to him at all. He then read My Magis School Bus phonics series (available in Popular), I can read series- Frog and Toad/ Uncle elephant/etc (available in library), then proceed to chapter book. The first chapter book he read was the 3 books of My father’s dragon , book written by Roald Dahl, Enid Blyton, and now reading The Wizard of OZ.
He reads on his own with guidance on NEW WORDS only.
Aside of reading English story book, he recite Chinese classics as well. It takes 45min to 1 hr for both languages. Sometimes when I am busy, I would just turn on the CD and he would recite on his own. Then, I would turn off the CD and ask him to recite.
I have started my 4yo daughter with P&J book 2a now. She is not ready to read on her own. Need to bribe her with sweets to motivate her to read out loud.

[DYJH]

Hi Charmaine_Chong,


Thanks for sharing with me your experience and books... I will take note of the books and try on my DD. Actually, I don't know why type of books is suitable for which age, so I just go popular pre-school section anyhow buy, or just buy those books that I don't have. :nailbite: I think I am lousy mummy.

Prior to LCentral did you send your kids to any classes? e.g. Brain development? Or phonic kinda?

When you kids enter LCentral, which level are they? Foundation or launchPad?

After LCentral, how long soon your elder kid can start reading?

Sorry for asking so many questions cos I don't know whether when is the right time/age to send for enrichment. The old folks keep saying too young to go class. Sigh!

[Charmaine_chong]

Dear dyjh,


Don’t be discouraging. You have been trying hard yo find ways helping yr child. That is great. Some parents just don’t bother.

Well. My son knew letter sound when he joint LC I’m foundation. This level focus a lot on letter sound , tracing lines and letters which I find that not worth the money. He took about one month or so to jump into Launchpad. When he was in LC foundation, I had already got him to read I can read series and tested hi
With P&J book 6 and he could read this book very well.

He read My father’s dragon when he turned 5.

He had very good comments his reading assesed by LC teacher.

Whereas my N2 daughter , She could not read now as she refused to do so.
Definitely some enforcement is needed here. Will try to work out something to get her start reading.

Hope it helps.