<![CDATA[Enrichment programmes]]>My son is in Barker Road Methodist Church Kindergarten K2. The school offered 2 chinese enrichment courses - 1 from Edno MI Based Intensive Chinese Programme (3hrs daily) - another from Apple Pie Junior Chinese Club (1.5hrs daily). Both are charging about the same fee monthly. Any comment which programme is better. My son is currently on Berries which is once a week for 1.5hrs. I don't know if it's sufficient for him. Any opinions from experienced parents which one of the 3 programmes would be good for his preparation to P1? My husband is very against the daily programmes as he worried that it might stress out my boy but I think otherwise. Please help!! :?:


Many thanks,
Strawberry Milkshake

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/16205/enrichment-programmesRSS for NodeTue, 12 May 2026 03:57:20 GMTMon, 22 Nov 2010 09:47:31 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment programmes on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:21:47 GMT]]>

PrincessAriel:
Carolina, which childcare do you send your child to?mine at LV.

What's LV? :oops:

My boy is currently at Global Kids. Still happy with them after more than half a year. 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/701308https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/701308Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:21:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment programmes on Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:16:17 GMT]]>Carolina, which childcare do you send your child to?mine at LV.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/638562https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/638562Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:16:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment programmes on Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:08:30 GMT]]>Hi alvinlkw,

this is their website.
http://www.zoophonics.com.sg/

also take a look at the thread so that you can make comparisons.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/577013https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/577013Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:08:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment programmes on Tue, 06 Sep 2011 03:13:05 GMT]]>hi


you might want to check out this thread on Zoophonics

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2113

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/576583https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/576583Tue, 06 Sep 2011 03:13:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment programmes on Tue, 06 Sep 2011 02:25:24 GMT]]>Hi ausbee,


where is the zoophonics class that you send your daughter to? Can I have the contact?

Thanks!

ausbee:
hi, i send my toddler to Zoophonics toddler class. for the toddler class, not much phonics is taught. it's mainly singing, play a simple instrument, story telling and some craft work. i'm not looking for intensive learning for my toddler, but just some activities that she can engage in and interact with other children. coz she's quite shy when around with other kids. i can see she enjoy the class and she will laugh when the teacher and kids are singing. when i sing the songs to her at home, she was very happy and laughed together with me. hope this helps and you can look around and see what's suitable for you.

i have attended kindermusik trial lesson for toddlers and it's shorter than the zoophonics class. it's only singing, play simple instruments and storytelling.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/576513https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/576513Tue, 06 Sep 2011 02:25:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment programmes on Mon, 05 Sep 2011 05:48:42 GMT]]>hi, i send my toddler to Zoophonics toddler class. for the toddler class, not much phonics is taught. it’s mainly singing, play a simple instrument, story telling and some craft work. i’m not looking for intensive learning for my toddler, but just some activities that she can engage in and interact with other children. coz she’s quite shy when around with other kids. i can see she enjoy the class and she will laugh when the teacher and kids are singing. when i sing the songs to her at home, she was very happy and laughed together with me. hope this helps and you can look around and see what’s suitable for you.


i have attended kindermusik trial lesson for toddlers and it’s shorter than the zoophonics class. it’s only singing, play simple instruments and storytelling.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/575706https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/575706Mon, 05 Sep 2011 05:48:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment programmes on Mon, 05 Sep 2011 01:49:57 GMT]]>Dear Daddies and Mummies,


Do you have any recommendation for my DD (15 months) to attend enrichment classes such as Gymboree, Kindermusik? We are planning to bring her on weekdays to attend the class since Mummy has leave to clear. 😉 We want to find out what other enrichment classes there are in addition to Gymboree and Kindermusik. We want to choose one and send her there.

Thanks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/575292https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/575292Mon, 05 Sep 2011 01:49:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment programmes on Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:59:54 GMT]]>Really depends on you as well as how good is the program at her childcare. I personally do not believe in spending on enrichment programs, yet want my kids to be well-prepared for P1 when the time comes. Hence, I spend quite a fair bit of time searching for a childcare that caters to a satisfactory curriculum (by my standards, at least) as well as takes good care of the kids. That way, they can learn what they need to in order to be well prepared for P1 & yet get to spend quality & fun time with us parents during weekends (& hence have certain amount of decent childhood).


My son has been attending the chosen childcare for over 2 months & I’m happy with his progress so far (social & otherwise). If all goes well, I will start my younger girl in the same school when she’s ready.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/574199https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/574199Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:59:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment programmes on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 02:13:33 GMT]]>Hi Princess Ariel


Actually all depends on the parent, cos nowadays all very kiasu… haha… I started mine on phonics at age 4 years. I personally think that it is important that the kid can read as early as possible so that they can start their learning journey ahead…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/570524https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/570524Wed, 31 Aug 2011 02:13:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment programmes on Sun, 28 Aug 2011 04:12:41 GMT]]>Hi, mothers…I am wondering is it really necessary to start my 3 yr old gal on enrichment program. I actually wanted her to have "free time" as I want her to have a nice childhood. But after seeing so many people bringing their kids for enrichment programmes, I begin to wonder and sometimes confused.

My girl is attending childcare, is the programme sufficient enough?
Greatly appreciate your input.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/568178https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/568178Sun, 28 Aug 2011 04:12:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment programmes on Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:40:07 GMT]]>

bebebub:
Little Neuro Tree, Growing Up Gifted.....


Personally, I believe the best \"enrichment\" for this age group is family (social) interaction and lots of opportunity to explore their surroundings through hands-on activities and play.
I agree. Best \"enrichment\" is from parents. At this age, shower them with lots of attention. Do activities together: art, singing, etc. You can do some \"enrichment\" like asking the child to go and get 2 oranges for you for example. This is to encourage them to count, show them. Of course you teach them 1 to 10 by singing, etc.

Both my kids have never attended any special program. Both are in gifted programs now.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/547975https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/547975Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:40:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment programmes on Fri, 12 Aug 2011 04:21:33 GMT]]>Both my girls started Shichida when they turned one. Tried Little Neuro Tree, but didn’t like it.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/541532https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/541532Fri, 12 Aug 2011 04:21:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment programmes on Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:37:59 GMT]]>Agreed! Go for those enrichments that include parent.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/473570https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/473570Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:37:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment programmes on Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:04:44 GMT]]>Little Neuro Tree, Growing Up Gifted…


Personally, I believe the best "enrichment" for this age group is family (social) interaction and lots of opportunity to explore their surroundings through hands-on activities and play.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/471820https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/471820Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:04:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment programmes on Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:12:13 GMT]]>

ppnqq:
2 years old? :yikes: :scared:


Is it necessary at this age? :nailbite: 😓
Not surprising at all. Any sort of structured lesson considered enrichment. Could be gymboree, baby jumper gym, kindermusic, shichida method. They are have programs for under 2. Might not be the acadamic ones but focus on the brain development and gross and fine motor skills. 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/471792https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/471792Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:12:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment programmes on Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:06:43 GMT]]>2 years old? :yikes: :scared:


Is it necessary at this age? :nailbite: 😓

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/471782https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/471782Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:06:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment programmes on Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:03:43 GMT]]>Any suggestion and recommendation?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/471655https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/471655Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:03:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment programmes on Fri, 26 Nov 2010 06:58:35 GMT]]>when is the most appropriate age to send our kid to enrichment class, like berries or phonics? my gal will be in N2 next year but sad to say, her chinese is not good (partly our fault coz we seldom speak at home) and sometimes even refuse to speak in mandarin when we try to talk to her; she’ll tell us :"no…speak english, please!"


besides berries, any1 tried tien hsia?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/303372https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/303372Fri, 26 Nov 2010 06:58:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment programmes on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:12:59 GMT]]>Hi Strawberry milkshake,


2 options offered:-

1. Commence on the daily mandarin programme (but is it needed or just once a week required) and cease Berries since it's like duplicate. There is just this much that they learn at preschool level anyway. Though kindy also has chinese class but it's good to enrich their mandarin further if this is an area they are weak at.

2. Not needed, just stick on to Berries good enough.

My elder girl also attends kindy and enriches on her Mandarin with Berries once a week. Her chinese competency is good enough to handle P1 work. Actually I tot kindy should hv varying enrichment programme rather than solely one enrichment that would be repeated for next 4 days?

I intend to sign up my younger boy with enrichment class next year too but will not let him take on the same subject for all 5 days...so boring right. :rubhands: :clubmyself: :frustrated:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300821https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300821Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:12:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Enrichment programmes on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 13:20:03 GMT]]>Hi,


Is the enrichment course is on top of the school fees you are paying.

Wasn’t the school offer any chinese programme.

I think that if the child is on the Berries on once a week, you might need to monitor how he progress before you decide to take up any programme.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/299342https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/299342Mon, 22 Nov 2010 13:20:03 GMT