Letterland
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plum-cake:
Oh really?! thanks a lot plum-cake.. i tink i really nid to go search for all this letterland help... lolz.. i dun wan to stress him.. yet am stressing myself.. to tell myself b more hardworking to let him learn in a fun way..celtricia:
Been reading tis thread n found letterland interesting.. wat do u suggest i shld do for my 5yr old.. since he still can't get his ABCs
you can try 'Once upon a time in letter land' vcd/dvd. long time ago I baught the VHS at forum shopping cent. Its good for 2-6 yrs old. Its like a story introducing letter shapes n sounds, blending sounda to form simple words, alphabetical order. play this every day they will pick up very fast. -
Hi bud....
its been along time since i reply to this thread, or been to this forum. Has been extremely fatigue tis few weeks cos im pregnant.
but all this time i hav been using e letterland method to teach my dd the letters and their sound, n im proud to say tat she has master all of them! 
Really a big thank you to you buds :thankyou: I had also bought e letterland abc book n has been to her everyday now, n also playing alphabets puzzles wif her to reinforce on e name and sound.
Think e next step i wld like to do wld be e montessori sandpaper presentation, but has yet started to prepare e materials :oops:
Jus to check wif u bud... as i menion above my dd can recognise all letter shapes n link sounds to corresponding letters, must she know how to trace e letters before i can proceed in teaching her e next step of phonics which is ermm... word building rite? -
spring:
Hi bud....
Hiyya spring darling!spring:
:!: Wah-seh! :!: No wonder! I thought you slacking on your promise toits been along time since i reply to this thread, or been to this forum. Has been extremely fatigue tis few weeks cos im pregnant.
teach your DD... or perhaps... :idea: ... too busy to update me cos u
are toooo busy teaching your DD! Skali... now pop one more dahling!
:congrats:
You can be busy over two things at the same time leh. Pei-fu! :salute:spring:
Ho YEAH!!! :celebrate:but all this time i hav been using e letterland method to teach my dd the letters and their sound, n im proud to say tat she has master all of them!
spring:
You are very welcome! Thanks for sharing with me your joy! :snuggles:really a big thank you to you buds :thankyou:
Well done DD! Well done, mummy! :celebrate:spring:
I have a feeling you will be buying more when she starts showing evenI had also bought e letterland abc book n has been to her everyday now, n also playing alphabets puzzles wif her to reinforce on e name and sound.
more progress and more interest. Get pocket ready orh!spring:
Oooops! :oops: Me too! I totally forgot to update that thread. Wah-seh..Think e next step i wld like to do wld be e montessori sandpaper presentation, but has yet started to prepare e materials :oops:
now feel very bad liao. Must reali get back to work now that house hunting
more or less settled. :siam:spring:
Belly good. I belly happy you know your steps. I feel like a proud mama now.Jus to check wif u bud... as i menion above my dd can recognise all letter shapes n link sounds to corresponding letters, must she know how to trace e letters before i can proceed in teaching her e next step of phonics which is ermm... word building rite?
My spring has grown.. :lol: Personally i would prefer them to know the proper
way of tracing each letter shape a to z before proceeding to word building...
but should you wanna move on please please please promise me you will not
stop giving her small tasks or activities to promote tracing ... colouring... dot
to dot... etc... Hokay? It's very important. While your DD is on a roll you dun
stop encouraging her. Having the ability to write even pre-writing skills is as
important as having the ability to read.
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celtricia:
Ops, celtricia.. sollie... sollie... i totally didn't notice your post! :salute: :salute:Hey there buds..
Been reading tis thread n found letterland interesting.. wat do u suggest i shld do for my 5yr old.. since he still can't get his ABCs right if i question him in sequence.. I tink i shldnt b doing phonics for him yet since his ABCs r not well memorised.. But he's areadi in K1.. am i too late in reinforcing him memory on all this Letterland alphabets? At current i've yet to get any Letterland products.. though i've enquired tat they haf a store tat sells only Letterland products at Tampines 1.. Popular no longer sells them.
Am a bit lost as to where i shld start now for my son.. sigh..
My apologies. I WILL get back to assisting you hokay..
i gotta go fetch DD1 from violin class now. :siam:
PS : Pls dun feel that i purposely ignored you okay dear.. Sollie. -
Hey bud,
yupz. I am still giving her activities like coloring, tracing lines n patterns, cutting etc. So it means i can go on to next level rite?
For word building n blending, where can i find the thread? For tis stage, using letterland to teach, will it take longer den montessori? I had also briefly seen tamarind’s blog on teaching phonics to her kids, its amazing too! -
celtricia:
Hey there buds..
Heyya there, celtricia!
It's all quiet here now and i can finally respond to your post.
It is very very late response and my deepest apologies. :oops:celtricia:
Well... it IS very interesting, especially for young / early learners!Been reading tis thread n found letterland interesting..
celtricia:
ABCs are really the basics to cover with children whether or not they arewat do u suggest i shld do for my 5yr old.. since he still can't get his ABCs right if i question him in sequence..
school-going kiddies. When you say your 5-yr old cannot get it right in
sequence... does it mean that when you run through the alphabets with
him, he cannot fill the gaps... especially if you ask at random say... if you
ask... what comes after letter j? Just thought to clarify first prior to
responding to that.. paiseh. :oops:celtricia:
It is a 'preferred' aspect in my personal opinion and not that i AM enforcingI tink i shldnt b doing phonics for him yet since his ABCs r not well memorised..
that all kiddies MUST know all letters to perfection prior to learning phonics..
Meaning, it's a plus and it escalates the learning of phonics process definitely.
A phonics teacher most times will not have time to cover the differences btwn
letter and sound... that said however, there are a number of phonics methods
that introduces phonetic sounds by introducing the letters first. For example,
\"This is letter 'c'... and 'c' makes the sound /c/.\" Letterland for this matter,
also does a quick note on the letter before proceeding to the character it
represents and the sound the letter character makes.celtricia:
No. Definitely not late. I do believe in late bloomers.. take heart that withBut he's areadi in K1.. am i too late in reinforcing him memory on all this Letterland alphabets?
his age now, his mind would be more mature to take on learning more
concretely and effectively. I say go with it! And jia-you ok! :rahrah:celtricia:
Wow! And where is this wonderful store that sells these yummy products?At current i've yet to get any Letterland products.. though i've enquired tat they haf a store tat sells only Letterland products at Tampines 1.. Popular no longer sells them.
Do share! :evil:celtricia:
You will not be lost while i'm still here for you, celtricia. I will guide you the bestAm a bit lost as to where i shld start now for my son.. sigh..
i can... do not give up before even officially trying. You CAN do this!
Now, focus. Plan out a routine to go over his ABCs... say mebbe 2 days a
week.. play letter games.. i spy games.. read ABC books.. sing ABC songs..
work with ABC puzzles.. rainbow trace on ABC templates.. paint ABC letters..
make ABC letters with play dough... or if you care to... real dough and bake
those biscuits nice and crisp.. decorate them with m&m's and eat the letter
that your 5-yr old can get right.. ..use sticky foam letters on the wall
during bath time.. watch DVDs on ABCs... the opportunities are endless!
Dissect the 26 alphabets into smaller bite size portions.. run through a few
each time as not to overwhelm your child.. repeat.. reinforce.. re-design your
activities.. observe how your child likes to learn.. ie. with pictures, with songs,
with puppets, with stories... anything... just observe.. and tap on that interest..
Slowly get yourself some teaching aides to work your way to prepare yourself
to the next step of introducing the letter sounds. Read about the method..
Research on the items they have.. most times you don't need to get all that
is available.. just basic stuff to keep you going for a few months until your
next big purchase.. start with small ideas and move on to bigger projects
with each success.
Let me know if you need further clarifications or sharings anytime you feel you
are stuck or when you need the motivation... the push... to move on..
It is sheer pleasure having to share that moment where you made a big
impact in your child's journey towards literacy... the satisfaction is beyond
words.. :hugs:
Remember, i am here for you if you need me.. i will try to help where i can.
Take care. :celebrate: -
celtricia:
Hey there buds..
Heyya there, celtricia!
It's all quiet here now and i can finally respond to your post.
It is very very late response and my deepest apologies. :oops:celtricia:
Well... it IS very interesting, especially for young / early learners!Been reading tis thread n found letterland interesting..
celtricia:
ABCs are really the basics to cover with children whether or not they arewat do u suggest i shld do for my 5yr old.. since he still can't get his ABCs right if i question him in sequence..
school-going kiddies. When you say your 5-yr old cannot get it right in
sequence... does it mean that when you run through the alphabets with
him, he cannot fill the gaps... especially if you ask at random say... if you
ask... what comes after letter j? Just thought to clarify first prior to
responding to that.. paiseh. :oops:celtricia:
It is a 'preferred' aspect in my personal opinion and not that i AM enforcingI tink i shldnt b doing phonics for him yet since his ABCs r not well memorised..
that all kiddies MUST know all letters to perfection prior to learning phonics..
Meaning, it's a plus and it escalates the learning of phonics process definitely.
A phonics teacher most times will not have time to cover the differences btwn
letter and sound... that said however, there are a number of phonics methods
that introduces phonetic sounds by introducing the letters first. For example,
\"This is letter 'c'... and 'c' makes the sound /c/.\" Letterland for this matter,
also does a quick note on the letter before proceeding to the character it
represents and the sound the letter character makes.celtricia:
No. Definitely not late. I do believe in late bloomers.. take heart that withBut he's areadi in K1.. am i too late in reinforcing him memory on all this Letterland alphabets?
his age now, his mind would be more mature to take on learning more
concretely and effectively. I say go with it! And jia-you ok! :rahrah:celtricia:
Wow! And where is this wonderful store that sells these yummy products?At current i've yet to get any Letterland products.. though i've enquired tat they haf a store tat sells only Letterland products at Tampines 1.. Popular no longer sells them.
Do share! :evil:celtricia:
You will not be lost while i'm still here for you, celtricia. I will guide you the bestAm a bit lost as to where i shld start now for my son.. sigh..
i can... do not give up before even officially trying. You CAN do this!
Now, focus. Plan out a routine to go over his ABCs... say mebbe 2 days a
week.. play letter games.. i spy games.. read ABC books.. sing ABC songs..
work with ABC puzzles.. rainbow trace on ABC templates.. paint ABC letters..
make ABC letters with play dough... or if you care to... real dough and bake
those biscuits nice and crisp.. decorate them with m&m's and eat the letter
that your 5-yr old can get right.. ..use sticky foam letters on the wall
during bath time.. watch DVDs on ABCs... the opportunities are endless!
Dissect the 26 alphabets into smaller bite size portions.. run through a few
each time as not to overwhelm your child.. repeat.. reinforce.. re-design your
activities.. observe how your child likes to learn.. ie. with pictures, with songs,
with puppets, with stories... anything... just observe.. and tap on that interest..
Slowly get yourself some teaching aides to work your way to prepare yourself
to the next step of introducing the letter sounds. Read about the method..
Research on the items they have.. most times you don't need to get all that
is available.. just basic stuff to keep you going for a few months until your
next big purchase.. start with small ideas and move on to bigger projects
with each success.
Let me know if you need further clarifications or sharings anytime you feel you
are stuck or when you need the motivation... the push... to move on..
It is sheer pleasure having to share that moment where you made a big
impact in your child's journey towards literacy... the satisfaction is beyond
words.. :hugs:
Remember, i am here for you if you need me.. i will try to help where i can.
Take care. :celebrate: -
Hi buds…
u missed my post… need ur help…nt sure how to go on to next level of teaching phonics.
Also just now at a popular fair in sengkang, i found alot of activity book. I bought e first handwriting handbook and building words activity book at $6.90 each. think shd be a gd deal rite? theres stil many other books but dare nt buy as im not sure how to use them.
Recently im surveying some pcf kindy around my area, n found 1 of them using riggs method for k1 and k2. Btw, hav u came across riggs method of phonics? Wat do u tink of this method? -
spring:
Hi buds.... u missed my post... need ur help...nt sure how to go on to next level of teaching phonics.
Sollie dahling.. i don't opt for reply notification for all threads lar..
Even so, when i do have... sometimes i take time to respond cos
got other :evil: threads to reply to until i lose focus.
Next level, aye?
26 letter sounds all gao-tim liao harh?
Where's her playgroup class doing now?
Still @ single letter sounds or oredi moved on?spring:
First things first... hmmm... :idea: ... this fair you're talking about.... :idea: ...Also just now at a popular fair in sengkang, i found alot of activity book. I bought e first handwriting handbook and building words activity book at $6.90 each. think shd be a gd deal rite? theres stil many other books but dare nt buy as im not sure how to use them.
Issit still onz? Cos hor... mebbe i need to see the thing for myself and then
update you.. hehee.. :rubhands:
Kidding... kidding... Yes. Good deal. Letterland books usually aren't cheap.
Mebbe the thinner ones with straightforward activities are slightly cheaper.
Got picture to share here anot?spring:
PCF is casting their net wider these days i find which is a GREAT thing! :celebrate:Recently im surveying some pcf kindy around my area, n found 1 of them using riggs method for k1 and k2.
It is good that they will now consider purchasing external quality curriculums
for their main lessons (some offer Reggio method) and also i do see some ctrs
with Montessori materials on their shelves... established Phonics & Maths
programmes... and also a full set of materials + teaching aides... very very
improved PCF these days as compared to just the past year or so. This is
indeed a welcoming change. Kudos to PCF. :celebrate:spring:
Can't help you here dear.. i have yet to come across this programme.. WhatBtw, hav u came across riggs method of phonics? Wat do u tink of this method?
i can suggest though is that you request for someone in that centre to show
you a wee bit on their materials or mebbe sit in one lesson. You may share
with them that your child is currently on another Phonics programme, so you
would like to see how the current one can be complemented with the one that
Tumble Tots centre (your girl is attending) is offering as a follow up.
Catch up with ya again.. -
Hi buds,
hehe... sorry if i sound too anxious. :oops: know u r a busy woman lor, most of e threads i went to see can see ur posts. U r our inspiration. :celebrate:
Its a small fair at compasspoint la, tin kit wld be too far for u to come down. Also nt sure until when. Tink e books i saw r those thinner activity books. Ohh... my dd has nt been to Tumble Tots class for quite some times already. Tot of saving some money on enrichments n teach on my own. But now shes been enrolled into a pcf little steps prog, its a daily class. it does nt teach on phonics, but my dd learnt some songs, get to play n make friends, is saying please n thank you more often.
Hmmm... aprogramme tat buds has never came across... is it a good programme :? Actually i posted this query at e pcf kindergarten thread n a forum user replied saying tat its a v structured programme which may be too bored for preschoolers. Might be goin down to e centre again for more details. Okie...thanks for replying me... got to go le.. my dd is pestering for my attention. Cya.....
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