sean wife:Hi,
Like to know, for a child who has completed the whole Jelic program, usually at which booklet would the child start on MPM program?
Thanks.
Hi Elmo,
My son started Jelic when we was 5yo. He went on to MPM one year later. Initially i was like you hesitant to let him join Jelic but due to the teacher persistance, I agreed. I glad i follow that and did not regret at all. Here’s the reason why…
1. Jelic is similar to mpm. It teaches math concept, logical reasoning, references etc
2. Difference…Jelic uses total manipulatives and no writing required, thus its more fun
3. The concept they learn in Jelic is definitely useful and helpful when they into MPM later
4. After Jelic and they ready for MPM, they will be given pre-assessment to determine their starting pt in MPM. My son surprised me as he not required to start frm d 1st book. He even has no problem in completing his mpm work either in centre or at home.
5. My son is now in P1. I never ever give him assessment book or prepare him for his mid year exam. On weekends he will only do his MPM homework
6.He maybe careless with his counting but he understands the concepts very well thus has no difficulty in doing problem sum.
I understand how eager we want our kids to advance. But learning it thru the fun way like Jelic is the best way. Moreover MPM has lots of writing which they will do it for years. We shoulnt bore them, should we?
I’m now a proud and relaxed mom. My son enjoys Math so much and scored 96 for his math mid year with very little guidance from us.
Just my humble opinion.
Maryani
Another school is abrakadoodle. It was recommended a friend but have yet to sign up. I understand it covers famous artist and their work. You may wanna take a look at their website.
http://www.abrakadoodle.com.sg/index.htm
My son was in k2 n were in the lift-off program for 2 terms. Although he benefited from the decoding skill but i found the spelling test of 15 high frequency words every wk was taxing. He managed to get all of it correct but could not recognised it the next time he came across the same word. He also had problem in comprehending the passage he read.
When my friend recommended Creative Horizon we decided to give it a try. He is now much happier there. You may want to check out this web site
http://www.creativehorizons.com.sg/programmes.php
I believe there is....but for details i have to ask her when i see her this weekend
Look out for it alrite 
My son is 3.5 and is in N2. I was qt concerned when his teacher told me that he is qt weak in his phonics. As I easily lose temper while teaching him at home, I then decided to enrol him in english enrichment class.
Initially I wanted to send him to Lorna Whinston in Parkway but was full. Fortunately, one day i stumble into an advert in newspaper about this montessory english & maths. As I just wanted to try out, I only enrol him in the english/phonics lessons.
These are what I impressed with…
1.One to one teaching approach.
2.Follows my son’s study phase. Only new letter sound being introduced when he mastered the earlier ones.
3.The syllabus will follow through the montessory method ie pink, blue, green (sorry cant remember the other colour)
4.Practise on his handwriting skill
5.Started on Peter & Jane book 1A. Within 6 lessons, he already moved on to book 1B. From this book, he is able to recognise words like Peter, Jane, likes, shops, dog, toys, and, trees.
6.Experienced preschool teacher who patient with kids
I therefore would like to recommend this centre to parents who want their kids to learn english the montessory way. It is in Potong Pasir and the fees are $45 for 4 lessons per subject.
PM me if any of you are keen.
Maryani