(2006/06) June 2006 MTB
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Joy
Along east coast .. .1 bus stop away from where u normally take bus back from my place.
http://www.nafa-intl.com/kindergarten_contact.htm
Along east coast .. .1 bus stop away from where u normally take bus back from my place.
http://www.nafa-intl.com/kindergarten_contact.htm
Joy
Not made up mind yet lah ... i easy come easy go....as long as got school, good oledi.
Myself is a classic eg, couldnt speak a word of English till I reached 7, but also turn out ok. Most important is continue to indoctrinate values such as self esteem and knowing the child's position in Christ and continually to provide them a secured, loving family environment. Some turn out to be prodigy at a young age, some later ... come what may, as long as they find their own footing in life, that's what matters.
Not made up mind yet lah ... i easy come easy go....as long as got school, good oledi.
Myself is a classic eg, couldnt speak a word of English till I reached 7, but also turn out ok. Most important is continue to indoctrinate values such as self esteem and knowing the child's position in Christ and continually to provide them a secured, loving family environment. Some turn out to be prodigy at a young age, some later ... come what may, as long as they find their own footing in life, that's what matters.
Aishite,
I thought I could relax but found out that the preschool standards varies quite a bit so decided to search further. Found that some schools even have teacher who speaks pretty broken English. I was quite shocked. And then the good ones, people register soooo early. I can't believe it. I just called NAFA. You know, they said they may not have N1 next year. If have, will reserve it for siblings of students. As for N2 class in 2010, they already have >60 people on waiting list. ???!!! I can only say, it is a very different time now....时代不同了....
I thought I could relax but found out that the preschool standards varies quite a bit so decided to search further. Found that some schools even have teacher who speaks pretty broken English. I was quite shocked. And then the good ones, people register soooo early. I can't believe it. I just called NAFA. You know, they said they may not have N1 next year. If have, will reserve it for siblings of students. As for N2 class in 2010, they already have >60 people on waiting list. ???!!! I can only say, it is a very different time now....时代不同了....
jiajia_pauline
New Member
Wen,
Got kindy spaces or not? Haha... just in case I moved to the East! Real sian, house hunting will resume after 7th mth... so start all over again!
DAL,
Urgent urgent, check your message! Got GOOD news!!!
Got kindy spaces or not? Haha... just in case I moved to the East! Real sian, house hunting will resume after 7th mth... so start all over again!
DAL,
Urgent urgent, check your message! Got GOOD news!!!
jiajia_pauline
New Member
Wen,
From tampiness to Punggol is it far? I heard that there have a big very impressive branch of Carpe Diem in Punggol. But I am unsure of the quality though. BTW, there is a Learning Vision @ Community at Tampines Street 81 (http://www.learningvision.com/Parent/centres/tampst81.aspx)... You may want to check that out.
From tampiness to Punggol is it far? I heard that there have a big very impressive branch of Carpe Diem in Punggol. But I am unsure of the quality though. BTW, there is a Learning Vision @ Community at Tampines Street 81 (http://www.learningvision.com/Parent/centres/tampst81.aspx)... You may want to check that out.
Hi Mummies!
Re: Pre-schools
Think i'm one of most laid back when it comes to school, only need to be hygienic and caring...am now getting the jitters with so much talk now about choice of pre-schools.
Re: Teeth
How are your tods' teeth? I notice my ger's bottom front ones have plaque! I do brush for her and use the baby toothpaste, but perhaps not as thorough enough. Must stop procrastinating and bring her to the dentist already.
Re: Food
How are you tods eating? What are they eating now? My ger seems not interested in proper food these days, especially veggies. She loves fish and soup only and ok with meat/egg/tofu, not so keen on rice and breads, only wants noodles and pasta. Veggies are a real headache...sometimes i wonder if she's one of those supertasters who can taste even the chlorophyll in veggies and detest it. How do you ladies do your veggies? Any interesting recipes to share?
Re: Pre-schools
Think i'm one of most laid back when it comes to school, only need to be hygienic and caring...am now getting the jitters with so much talk now about choice of pre-schools.
Re: Teeth
How are your tods' teeth? I notice my ger's bottom front ones have plaque! I do brush for her and use the baby toothpaste, but perhaps not as thorough enough. Must stop procrastinating and bring her to the dentist already.
Re: Food
How are you tods eating? What are they eating now? My ger seems not interested in proper food these days, especially veggies. She loves fish and soup only and ok with meat/egg/tofu, not so keen on rice and breads, only wants noodles and pasta. Veggies are a real headache...sometimes i wonder if she's one of those supertasters who can taste even the chlorophyll in veggies and detest it. How do you ladies do your veggies? Any interesting recipes to share?
Joy
That's a huge and long waiting list at NAFA!
My SIL tried to get my nephew in for 2010 at St James Kindy, N1, also long waiting list ...
I told myself not to panic over this kind of situation .... no point, just trying to follow the herd is not a wise thing, gives unnecessary headache and worry. It's not the school, it's Whose they are that's more impt. Of cos we wanna give them the best platform possible, but creating unnecessary worry is just not the way to go. Remember they still have primary school, secondary school, JC, university ... etc etc, the list is endless
That's a huge and long waiting list at NAFA!
My SIL tried to get my nephew in for 2010 at St James Kindy, N1, also long waiting list ...
I told myself not to panic over this kind of situation .... no point, just trying to follow the herd is not a wise thing, gives unnecessary headache and worry. It's not the school, it's Whose they are that's more impt. Of cos we wanna give them the best platform possible, but creating unnecessary worry is just not the way to go. Remember they still have primary school, secondary school, JC, university ... etc etc, the list is endless
all the oz wannabe esp mspggy! ... bought this before for our tods?
http://www.raffertysgarden.com/best_baby_food.php
... bought this before for our tods? http://www.raffertysgarden.com/best_baby_food.php
jiajia_pauline
New Member
Calliope,
Kell still has some missing teeth. On top of the baby toothpaste, I will also spray mouthwash on her tooth brush and she will brush and brush loh. That mouthwash was prescribed by her PD and so far, it works for her.
Kell is on three meals these days. She will be fed with cereal or bread in the morning. Lunch time is usually porridge and dinner will be rice with soup + steam fish or steam pork or steam cod fish. Usually for cod fish, I will mash up the fish meat and then mixed it with shitake mushroom and spinach and roll up into a shape of a ball. She loves this dish. Pork dishes will either be steamed with egg or tofu and usually, I will include carrots and spinach and start mixing them up. For porridge, I will try to add in an egg these days too.
MTDT,
Wah wah … again good lobang … I am interested in the cereals lei … let me know if you are organizing a spree
RE: Rainbow Fish
Sorry, I blur sotong… eh, there is a mummy who wants to sell me the tickets right? Is that still onz? If yes, can email me at [email protected].
Kell still has some missing teeth. On top of the baby toothpaste, I will also spray mouthwash on her tooth brush and she will brush and brush loh. That mouthwash was prescribed by her PD and so far, it works for her.
Kell is on three meals these days. She will be fed with cereal or bread in the morning. Lunch time is usually porridge and dinner will be rice with soup + steam fish or steam pork or steam cod fish. Usually for cod fish, I will mash up the fish meat and then mixed it with shitake mushroom and spinach and roll up into a shape of a ball. She loves this dish. Pork dishes will either be steamed with egg or tofu and usually, I will include carrots and spinach and start mixing them up. For porridge, I will try to add in an egg these days too.
MTDT,
Wah wah … again good lobang … I am interested in the cereals lei … let me know if you are organizing a spree
RE: Rainbow Fish
Sorry, I blur sotong… eh, there is a mummy who wants to sell me the tickets right? Is that still onz? If yes, can email me at [email protected].
sun2flower
New Member
paula,
check with you the fees for LV, is it different centres different rates?
do you know for N2, what's the class ratio for students:teachers?
Thanks
check with you the fees for LV, is it different centres different rates?
do you know for N2, what's the class ratio for students:teachers?
Thanks
jiajia_pauline
New Member
Sunflower,
Yea, different centers different rates. You can view the rates online at their webby...
The current class ratio is 8 students is to 2 teachers. I believe this varies across centers too, depending on the leadership. For N class, it should be 10:2… cos whenever I pass by the N classes, the class size looks small.
Their curriculum for nurseries is as follows:
Nursery One For 30 Months To 3 Years
The Nursery 1 curriculum continues to reinforce the development of expressive language, communication and vocabulary skills. Large and fine muscles development is more actively promoted alongside personal, emotional and social development. Carefully structured as well as emergent experiences occurring through daily interactions, play situations, routines and transitions continue to support children’s language and cognitive growth. The environment promotes learning through active exploration, sensory and tactile stimulations. Children in Nursery 1 begin to acquire increased awareness of numbers, explore sounds and letters of the alphabet and develop interest in books and reading.
Nursery Two For 3 To 4 Years
Emphasis shifts from emergent strategies of the early years to purposeful acquisition and understanding of content, skills and concepts, leading to interdisciplinary learning experiences at the Nursery 2 level. Curriculum reinforces children’s increasing competencies in language as a tool for learning and communications. Reading, phonics and numeracy skills are introduced to promote the children’s emergent capacity for acquiring skills. Physical skills are more sophisticated enabling children to begin practicing writing through manipulative and prewriting experiences. Expectations for personal and social development continue to be prioritized resulting in even greater autonomy and independence, enhanced self-help skills, self-concept and confidence.
Yea, different centers different rates. You can view the rates online at their webby...
The current class ratio is 8 students is to 2 teachers. I believe this varies across centers too, depending on the leadership. For N class, it should be 10:2… cos whenever I pass by the N classes, the class size looks small.
Their curriculum for nurseries is as follows:
Nursery One For 30 Months To 3 Years
The Nursery 1 curriculum continues to reinforce the development of expressive language, communication and vocabulary skills. Large and fine muscles development is more actively promoted alongside personal, emotional and social development. Carefully structured as well as emergent experiences occurring through daily interactions, play situations, routines and transitions continue to support children’s language and cognitive growth. The environment promotes learning through active exploration, sensory and tactile stimulations. Children in Nursery 1 begin to acquire increased awareness of numbers, explore sounds and letters of the alphabet and develop interest in books and reading.
Nursery Two For 3 To 4 Years
Emphasis shifts from emergent strategies of the early years to purposeful acquisition and understanding of content, skills and concepts, leading to interdisciplinary learning experiences at the Nursery 2 level. Curriculum reinforces children’s increasing competencies in language as a tool for learning and communications. Reading, phonics and numeracy skills are introduced to promote the children’s emergent capacity for acquiring skills. Physical skills are more sophisticated enabling children to begin practicing writing through manipulative and prewriting experiences. Expectations for personal and social development continue to be prioritized resulting in even greater autonomy and independence, enhanced self-help skills, self-concept and confidence.
sun2flower
New Member
mtdt,
saw a brand of puree in Cold Storage in similar type of packing, though not sure if this branch.
paula,
Thanks for the info.
wow.. the ratio is v. small!!
saw a brand of puree in Cold Storage in similar type of packing, though not sure if this branch.
paula,
Thanks for the info.
wow.. the ratio is v. small!!
jiajia_pauline
New Member
sun2flower
New Member
paula,
oh ok, then I will get priority right
but can you pls incl transport for me muacks
oh ok, then I will get priority right
cheri,
try spitfiz. Very effective leh...get rid of the plague and glamming! haha..
But when first started out, he refused to let me use it on his teeth. So i do it on his daddy and he watch. After a while he allow me to do it on him too...and he say must take turns with daddy...haha...
try spitfiz. Very effective leh...get rid of the plague and glamming! haha..
But when first started out, he refused to let me use it on his teeth. So i do it on his daddy and he watch. After a while he allow me to do it on him too...and he say must take turns with daddy...haha...
spicegalklsl
Active Member
Wah..finally got time to post here. So much Kindy talk...
Paula, you can be the spokesperson for [email protected]..
Dal, congratulations on successfully potty training Jezoir!!
MTDT, must be so fun to go snorkelling.
Paula, you can be the spokesperson for [email protected]..
Dal, congratulations on successfully potty training Jezoir!!
MTDT, must be so fun to go snorkelling.
jiajia_pauline
New Member
Sunflower,
Check with Joan got schoolbus or not… cos I know that the population in the school has expanded and rightfully speaking, the bus routes might have more choices loh.
Cheri,
I have to go home and check lei… off hand can’t remember.
Check with Joan got schoolbus or not… cos I know that the population in the school has expanded and rightfully speaking, the bus routes might have more choices loh.
Cheri,
I have to go home and check lei… off hand can’t remember.
jiajia_pauline
New Member
Mummies,
Chelsia is down with HFMD. Think the HFMD strand is back to haunt us!
Chelsia is down with HFMD. Think the HFMD strand is back to haunt us!
Aishite,
I panic! Haha...feeling better today though. Feel like banging my head on the wall for overeacting. Aiyo. Now, praying hard so that I can discern which school is suitable for G's learning style. And also pray for the right environment for her rather than the best school. A bit like "get the compatible guy rather than the best guy"..heheh...
Paula,
Think most popular or reputable kindy's are snapped up. I am letting myself cool down first before I start looking at CC around me. The kindy I registered for G is good but a bit far for her. Think it will take at least half an hour of school bus there, if not more. Else, we prob have to bring her on taxi everyday which is a bit too much.
Teeth
G is not brushing teeth properly...still using baby toothpaste. Do they need to see dentist at this age?
Food
She doesnt fancy rice or veggie at the moment. At one point was ok with veggie. Prefer noodles. Her fav? Fishball!!
I panic! Haha...feeling better today though. Feel like banging my head on the wall for overeacting. Aiyo. Now, praying hard so that I can discern which school is suitable for G's learning style. And also pray for the right environment for her rather than the best school. A bit like "get the compatible guy rather than the best guy"..heheh...
Paula,
Think most popular or reputable kindy's are snapped up. I am letting myself cool down first before I start looking at CC around me. The kindy I registered for G is good but a bit far for her. Think it will take at least half an hour of school bus there, if not more. Else, we prob have to bring her on taxi everyday which is a bit too much.
Teeth
G is not brushing teeth properly...still using baby toothpaste. Do they need to see dentist at this age?
Food
She doesnt fancy rice or veggie at the moment. At one point was ok with veggie. Prefer noodles. Her fav? Fishball!!
jiajia_pauline
New Member
MTDT,
Think she left for home during lunchtime.
Think she left for home during lunchtime.
spicegalklsl
Active Member
Celeste, oh dear, hope Chelsia get well real soon. Is hers serious? Hugs to both of you.
muffinmocha
Member
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Celeste,
I heard from other moms that have to try cold things. Even milk have to serve cold. Give yogult and ice-cream if bobian...that is what I heard. Maybe check with pd if ok? Or not to serve too cold but colder than room temp? Coz even at room temp it is very painful on the ulcers. So need to be cold enough to numb pain...
I heard from other moms that have to try cold things. Even milk have to serve cold. Give yogult and ice-cream if bobian...that is what I heard. Maybe check with pd if ok? Or not to serve too cold but colder than room temp? Coz even at room temp it is very painful on the ulcers. So need to be cold enough to numb pain...
sun2flower
New Member
celeste,
Hope C recovers fast.
Give her whatever she wants, her throat is painful so her intake of food will reduce, but continue to offer her favourite drinks/food to her...
Hope C recovers fast.
Give her whatever she wants, her throat is painful so her intake of food will reduce, but continue to offer her favourite drinks/food to her...
spicegalklsl
Active Member
Celeste, PD never say serious or mild ah? Hopefully its mild one...my colleague's girl had ulcers all over her mouth and inside of her throat, hers was serious case lor..btw, you also must take care, if not careful, you can get it also..
Cold liquids is the best as it makes swallowing less painful.
Cold liquids is the best as it makes swallowing less painful.
