Communication between parents is very important if both wfh. Hubby and I both work in the study room so we try to schedule our meetings around each other. Hard to have meetings with another person in the room, so if for example, he has a meeting on Monday at 2pm, I will take a break and do some chores. Our son is slightly older (p6) so I can’t share experience on managing the very young and active kids…

Janet32\" post_id=\"1918875\" time=\"1562812910\" user_id=\"165769:

serene101\" post_id=\"1917094\" time=\"1562126174\" user_id=\"177537:

[quote=ThinkingYouths post_id=1888527 time=1544424414 user_id=173945]Asking everyone or anyone here, what are your views on online tuition classes that cost less than those community centre tuition classes?

tried it but didn't like it.. actual interaction with teachers seems to work better for my son..

nothing beats actual interaction rather than talking/chatting online..regular attendance in classes helps them interact with other individuals of their own age, be better disciplined, follow a regular schedule, and improve their physical fitness and mental alertness.[/quote]Looked back on my past posts, have to eat my own words now!
Spent the month of May on online tuition classes since my son has to prepare for PSLE this yr

moooonie\" post_id=\"1968908\" time=\"1585364704\" user_id=\"184876:

https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/aureus-academy-suspension

PLEASE SIGN FOR THIS PETITION!!!

Aureus Academy will be switching to online lessons from 27th March instead of proving parents an option to suspend their classes.

Music lessons require teachers to engage a child's interest and respond to every child's input, which is difficult to replicate in an online setting. Every child is different with different learning needs and areas of strengths and weaknesses that a teacher would need to identify and work on.

E-learning platforms flatten a teacher's ability to attend to every child's needs closely. This is especially so for young children. Moreover, it is already scientifically proven that increased screen time could undo many learning disciplines that parents hopes to reinforce at this early age.

Therefore, we hope that parents at Aureus academy should be given an option of whether they would want online lessons to continue for their child or not. If parents are unwilling to go for online lessons, fees should NOT be charged. Fees should only be charged when we can revert back to usual classroom lessons.

Hi parents, I noticed Aureus opened near my estate last year and I find their fees are very high. Wonder if they really have better teachers or if they just have better marketing...?

gracey_yeo\" post_id=\"1972483\" time=\"1587695347\" user_id=\"180773:

Looking for online piano lessons for kids. Any recommendation is appreciated. Thanks!

Hi Grace, how old is your child, and any music background or new learner?

Hi… Are there any PT cleaner catering to Bukit Batok West area?

Hello, just moved into BB West this year… Staying at West Rock. Love the energy of our young neighbourhood…

zac's mum\" post_id=\"1851839\" time=\"1528631563\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1851839 time=1528631563 user_id=53606]
Just sharing here in case other parents are trying to decide if Fencing would be a suitable sport for their child. Compiled from my ~1 year of observing lessons.

Fencing is suitable for those kids who are:
- agile and nimble on their feet
- have quick reflexes
- have sharp eyesight (I have never seen bespectacled fencers but the coach tells me there are, and they need to get narrower-framed glasses which can fit under the mask)
- strict rule followers and yet have creativity to improvise strategy on-the-go
- height, shape or gender are of no particular advantage/disadvantage in this sport, unlike many other sports

So if your child has these attributes, it’s worth giving it a try. Otherwise, it’s probably money down the drain. :siam:

You can go and observe for free btw. TPY Safra 4th floor. Viewing gallery for the public every weekend lol.[/quote]

hi.. you said fencing is suitable for kids who are \"strict rule followers and yet have creativity to improvise strategy on-the-go\".. Can you advise if you did see your child improve in this area? does this skill transfer to other aspects of life?

ThinkingYouths\" post_id=\"1888527\" time=\"1544424414\" user_id=\"173945:

Asking everyone or anyone here, what are your views on online tuition classes that cost less than those community centre tuition classes?

tried it but didn't like it.. actual interaction with teachers seems to work better for my son..

phankao\" post_id=\"1903986\" time=\"1553670113\" user_id=\"3486:

Why even need to take theory exam EVERY year?! Every grade is it? Mine only took g5 & g8 theory abrsm.

hi, g5 theory was your kid's first theory exam? was it stressful since there isn't any earlier exam experience

Hi mommys and daddys, would you recommend signing your child up with a school or a private piano teacher? For my ds, we went with a music school for his piano and he is now grade 5… but for theory, we decided to choose a private teacher who had an accelerated program and was able to help him accomplish grade 1 to 5 in 6 months. Now I’m wondering if I should pull my son out of the music school and look for a private piano teacher… would it be faster? any feedback is appreciated