(2008/10) Oct 2008
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jellypurin
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Mint
Thanks for the explaination. Now I know it's a matter of preference!
Thanks for the explaination. Now I know it's a matter of preference!
xxinyingxx
Active Member
Saxo,
Me slacker mum. I dun invest in educational stuff.
Lucnh today re-schedule to tmr
1. XY
2. Jolly
3. Buffy
4. Jelly
5.
Anyone else? Meet where leh?
Me slacker mum. I dun invest in educational stuff.
Lucnh today re-schedule to tmr
1. XY
2. Jolly
3. Buffy
4. Jelly
5.
Anyone else? Meet where leh?
<font color="0077aa">Mousebb: sorry for the late reply. A bit maxed out at work. *bleah*
In case you still need some feedback, I have so far only used Zoophonics and Letterland. Zoophonics, if I am not wrong, is from the US while the latter is from UK. Hence the accent is a bit different. Jolly is also from UK.
Like what Mint mentioned, they are similar where they teach letter sounds, just that the process and method that they use is different. For Zoophonics, they use animals and a multi-sensory approach (with a focus on kinesthetic part thru some actions). Letterland does have actions but that is on the side, not the main crust of the program. So, for Zoophonics, there is almost like a chant / rhyme to it to intro the sounds "Allie Alligator a a a", (with the action of the arms opening and close like an alligator chomping down on food, "Bubble Bear, b b b" (likewise with an action of the bear scooping honey from the hive, etc.)
It is catchy and because there is action involved, it almost works like a song and "dance" regime. Kids love animals so they will be able to relate fast. I did not pursue it for homelearning because there is a lack of homelearning materials and also, the letters are "intertwined" with the animals where I thought that the letter shapes are not as obvious as in Letterland.
Jolly phonics has a wide range of homelearning materials too and you can actually view them at ELC and at September 21. They have a systematic way of teaching the letter sounds + also focuses on other aspects such as writing, etc. Oh, I remembered they also have books on "sight" words too (not sure if it covers all of Dolch Wall) such as "the", etc. Letterland does not have a special focus on that.
C and I went ahead with Letterland because I like that the letters were obvious (though they are "blended" with characters) and there is a wide range of materials available for home use - DVDs, storybooks, CDROM, etc. It uses a song approach to teach letter sounds and on how to write the letters. As the kid progresses to digraph stage, the series creates stories to make it more interesting and also easier for the kids to remember the sound. For e.g. the digraph "sh" - when Sammy Snake stands besides Harry Hatman, his consistent hissing gives Harry a headache. So Harry turns around and says "sh". Stories like that help C remembers and makes sense of them.
Mint I think took a teaching course on letterland so hehe, she is the expert. Can ask her if you need any clarification.
Long post. Sorry about that. HTH
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In case you still need some feedback, I have so far only used Zoophonics and Letterland. Zoophonics, if I am not wrong, is from the US while the latter is from UK. Hence the accent is a bit different. Jolly is also from UK.
Like what Mint mentioned, they are similar where they teach letter sounds, just that the process and method that they use is different. For Zoophonics, they use animals and a multi-sensory approach (with a focus on kinesthetic part thru some actions). Letterland does have actions but that is on the side, not the main crust of the program. So, for Zoophonics, there is almost like a chant / rhyme to it to intro the sounds "Allie Alligator a a a", (with the action of the arms opening and close like an alligator chomping down on food, "Bubble Bear, b b b" (likewise with an action of the bear scooping honey from the hive, etc.)
It is catchy and because there is action involved, it almost works like a song and "dance" regime. Kids love animals so they will be able to relate fast. I did not pursue it for homelearning because there is a lack of homelearning materials and also, the letters are "intertwined" with the animals where I thought that the letter shapes are not as obvious as in Letterland.
Jolly phonics has a wide range of homelearning materials too and you can actually view them at ELC and at September 21. They have a systematic way of teaching the letter sounds + also focuses on other aspects such as writing, etc. Oh, I remembered they also have books on "sight" words too (not sure if it covers all of Dolch Wall) such as "the", etc. Letterland does not have a special focus on that.
C and I went ahead with Letterland because I like that the letters were obvious (though they are "blended" with characters) and there is a wide range of materials available for home use - DVDs, storybooks, CDROM, etc. It uses a song approach to teach letter sounds and on how to write the letters. As the kid progresses to digraph stage, the series creates stories to make it more interesting and also easier for the kids to remember the sound. For e.g. the digraph "sh" - when Sammy Snake stands besides Harry Hatman, his consistent hissing gives Harry a headache. So Harry turns around and says "sh". Stories like that help C remembers and makes sense of them.
Mint I think took a teaching course on letterland so hehe, she is the expert. Can ask her if you need any clarification.
Long post. Sorry about that. HTH
jellypurin
New Member
buffy/xy
this is call fate! in-laws in the making...
this is call fate! in-laws in the making...
mspiggy
Active Member
<font face="georgia"><font color="0000ff">Jelly,
Sorry to hear that... hope you're better now.
Maybe you shd list down a time table for your helper what time to feed Sydney... and what to prepare. Stick in on the fridge big big so that whenever she walks past, she will sure see it.
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Sorry to hear that... hope you're better now.
Maybe you shd list down a time table for your helper what time to feed Sydney... and what to prepare. Stick in on the fridge big big so that whenever she walks past, she will sure see it.
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pig_pig
Active Member
<font color="aa00aa">Another question here: what do you think is the appropriate age for a kid to learn computer skills?
Currently I only put my boy in the creative arts & English speech and drama enrichment classes. Am thinking to start him on computer course when he is in K1 next year but dont know is it too late or too early for him. </font>
Currently I only put my boy in the creative arts & English speech and drama enrichment classes. Am thinking to start him on computer course when he is in K1 next year but dont know is it too late or too early for him. </font>
xxinyingxx
Active Member
Elch,
Definately!!!
I just went Bintan in Nov with Marcus.
We stayed at Nirwana Gardens.
He enjoy himself sooooo much.
We just do nothing but chill at pool, beach, room. Eat, swim, sun and sea.
Definately!!!
I just went Bintan in Nov with Marcus.
We stayed at Nirwana Gardens.
He enjoy himself sooooo much.
We just do nothing but chill at pool, beach, room. Eat, swim, sun and sea.
XY,
Thanks for the info! Do you have any pictures to share? I'm looking at Bintan Lagoon Resort or Bintan Sayang Resort. Is Nirwana Gardens near to the beach? Shall find out more about it. Seems like Bintan's a better getaway than going on a cruise. Purpose of the trip is actually to do nothing but chill before #2 comes along...
Thanks for the info! Do you have any pictures to share? I'm looking at Bintan Lagoon Resort or Bintan Sayang Resort. Is Nirwana Gardens near to the beach? Shall find out more about it. Seems like Bintan's a better getaway than going on a cruise. Purpose of the trip is actually to do nothing but chill before #2 comes along...
pig_pig
Active Member
<font color="aa00aa">Buffy
My hubby's cousin recommends "i-Creative Learner"
http://email.icreativelearner.com.sg/hbpresch.html
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My hubby's cousin recommends "i-Creative Learner"
http://email.icreativelearner.com.sg/hbpresch.html
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jellypurin
New Member
mspiggy
nat is going to sch? u sounded v happy on fb!
nat is going to sch? u sounded v happy on fb!
mspiggy
Active Member
<font face="georgia"><font color="0000ff">doggie,
yes super crowded! cant imagine the other bldg is filled... the SAP one!
jelly,
yes... finally! i give up on CC... just registered her at learning kidz at AMKhub. just 2 hour pre-N class. but i think it's good enough since now i have decided to continue to have a helper.
need to expose her to sch... mixed with other kids etc</font></font>
yes super crowded! cant imagine the other bldg is filled... the SAP one!
jelly,
yes... finally! i give up on CC... just registered her at learning kidz at AMKhub. just 2 hour pre-N class. but i think it's good enough since now i have decided to continue to have a helper.
need to expose her to sch... mixed with other kids etc</font></font>
jellypurin
New Member
jjmom
u just missed it i think... now got the japan elephant brand bp
u just missed it i think... now got the japan elephant brand bp
xxinyingxx
Active Member
Elch,
I have tons of pictures...
No time to upload.
Bintan is 5* hotel pricing hor, everything is in SGD and not cheap!
Haha... This weekend i'm going on a cruise. Hehe...
I have tons of pictures...
No time to upload.
Bintan is 5* hotel pricing hor, everything is in SGD and not cheap!
Haha... This weekend i'm going on a cruise. Hehe...
xxinyingxx
Active Member
Lunch tmr 12.30pm
1. XY
2. Jolly
3. Buffy
4. Jelly
5.
Anyone else? Meet where leh?
1. XY
2. Jolly
3. Buffy
4. Jelly
5.
Anyone else? Meet where leh?
bigflamingo
Member
Buffy,
Where do you buy the letterland stuff from?
Where do you buy the letterland stuff from?
xxinyingxx
Active Member
Elch,
Free. Only pay seaport tax.
My mum is member. got hell lots of points to redeem for rooms. Haha.. she keep asking us to go with her. So, ok lor, treat it as a staycation.
Haha... Superstar virgo... here we go.
Free. Only pay seaport tax.
My mum is member. got hell lots of points to redeem for rooms. Haha.. she keep asking us to go with her. So, ok lor, treat it as a staycation.
Haha... Superstar virgo... here we go.
hi bigflamingo, you can buy letterland pdts from the BP (nic: babyling or xiaochuan)...my gal's CC uses letterland too & i hv bought many letterland pdts from the 2...my gal simply loves letterland, will ask me to read letterland books to her or ask for the letterland's songs
if you need their contacts, can pm me
if you need their contacts, can pm me
jellypurin
New Member
Cang join u all for lunch. My block ducts r back to haunt me!
Posted on Friday, January 14, 2011 - 8:16 am:
Lunch 12.30pm
1) xy
2) Buffy
3) jolly
4)ruffles
Where are we lunching??
Posted on Friday, January 14, 2011 - 8:16 am:
Lunch 12.30pm
1) xy
2) Buffy
3) jolly
4)ruffles
Where are we lunching??
xxinyingxx
Active Member
Poor thing Jelly!!!
Massage and PUMP!
Where shall we lunch at??
Massage and PUMP!
Where shall we lunch at??
<font color="0077aa">BigFlamingo: G, I bought mine from Lingenius when they had a BP previously. Amongst the few BP sellers then, her pricing was the most competitive. She does not have ready stock and needs to place order so the wait can be anytime from 3 - 5 weeks I think. If you dun mind the wait, PM me for her details lah.
Mousebb: thanks for sharing. This homelearning series, what system do they use? I kaypo...
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Mousebb: thanks for sharing. This homelearning series, what system do they use? I kaypo...
</font>xxinyingxx
Active Member
blonde question
How to download movies, clips, videos to ipad/iphone to watch offline?
How to download movies, clips, videos to ipad/iphone to watch offline?
vanilla_pod_2
Active Member
XY - if it needs flash player - iphone/ipad cant do it.. unless u jailbreak.
vanilla_pod_2
Active Member
hi buffy - haha we might dump to each other at cityhall... i am going there to meet my frens for lunch and am thinking of watami too
jellypurin
New Member
I got boob infection! Damn.