"Homeschooling" Primary 1

[phtthp]

is good that you expose him to French when he is young.

children grasp language(s) easily esp. when they’re kids.
they are like sponge, absorb everything quick and fast.

since he has an interest in French, let him pursue it.
don’t stop, let him continue learning!
If a child is self motivated and develop language linguistic skills from young,
it is v good!
if you can, try to see whether u can find any books from library that has translation,
ie. English one side, French the other side. At home, you can ask him
how do you say this object in English (eg: you say out the object in French to him), and vice versa.

"Targeting Maths" is a new series, just published and out in December this past few weeks in Popular bookstore. Before that, never have this name before.
Because MOE revised Maths P1 syllabus / curriculum wef this year, so new publishers came on board the market. The textbook itself contain many visual, colorful pictures - which children can associate, identify with, and see clearly at one glance. Is also presented in a simple manner, for easier understanding. Perhaps bec of its clear, simple, colorful appealing presentation so when Maths P1 HOD review & evaluate which Maths series to use for their primary school, they chose this.

todate, the Publisher only released P1 Maths, for this series.
P2 - P6 the authors haven’t written these level yet.
Hence, NYPS still stick to their usual Shaping Maths, from P2 to P6.

[phtthp]

think in Asean region - 3rd foreign language practical to learn is … Malay.

because SG surrounded by big population countries like Malaysia, Indonesia.

next time in Sec school if child is able to cope with a 3rd lang, perhaps next time then let child learn Malay. For now, just focus on Eng & Chinese first will do.

heard that currently in Malaysia, some kindergarten kids are exposed to learning 3 langauges daily - ie. Malay, Chinese, English.

[jollysmith]

I would suggest you to go through different educationaldirectories available online to find resources and get the information required. However it’s better to visit personally to the student care to find out more and which one can meet your expectation.

[sparkie0209]

Hi there, does anyone knows of a homeschooling support group in Singapore? If so, where can we get to know one?


Thanks and regards,
sparkie

[buds]

When I was toying with the idea to homeschool my two elder girls, a friend recommended me to join their homeschooling support group. She was one very staunch believer of homeschooling. :salute: She runs her own biz. Brings her child to work. Apart from being her own boss, because he was her only child.. it was also naturally easier for her to homeschool with him producing stellar results. One to one attention.


The homeschooling support group holds meet-ups for excursions and events for the children. Parents also get together to learn from one another and exchange information on the curriculum they chose for their children. Christian based curriculums are also popular as they also instill value-based lessons for children.

Here's sharing two links that hopefully you can find useful.

http://singaporehg.byethost13.com

http://singaporehomeschooling.com

I only homeschooled my girls with Montessori Education in their early years and packed them off to school thereafter. Till today, organizing my work room is still work in progress. But the lessons still go on for my boys nevertheless. Hee..