Greetings, mummies,
I'm back! So sorry for the silence. Been very very busy. And 'hello' to the mummies that I have not chatted before.
Fairyprincess,
Congratz to your girl! I think GEP is good, too, if your girl is a keen and independent learner, and you are prepared to let her handle the program by herself. I saw some projects done by GEP kids. They were just brilliant!
Snowball,
Congratz on your new home! Nice kitchen, too. Just curious, did you move to the condo across from your old place?
Mumusings,
How are you and your little 'rat' going? Are you planning to send him to any preschool next year? My little 'mousy' is enjoying school, although I regretted a little sending her to school this year
Induction cooker
Saw your question re. power loading. Yes, HDB has a lower power loading than private housing. The sales people should be able to advise you accordingly. I've been using my induction cooker for the past 2 years. It's a breeze, especially when it comes to cleaning up. Great for those of us who cook often and without helper. Makes the kitchen look very neat, too. Had to change out all my pots and pans as they were not induction compatible.
Tam,
Still teaching at the same place? How is C n J doing in school?
I'm not getting much success with the 四五快读 nor phonics for my girl
. She listens, but refuse to articulate the pronunciation. I don't know how much she has absorbed. However, she's pretty good with her sight words recognition. So when we read together, I stopped at those words and she will read them. Any more tips
My older girl is doing ok in her CL without tuition. Her foundation in chinese is rather weak as we don't speak the language at home, and she only started learning mandarin after we return to Singapore 3 years ago. Now we hv to decide if she should take up HCL for next year. She has little interest in the language. Her school only offer HCL to those who are coping fine in all 4 subjects.
Looking for advice/opinions from you and other mummies in this thread.
Rona,
You went MIA some time ago (hehe, just like me). And now you're back! No more late-night 'dates' with the KD stars? How's your eldest coping in school? Think he's of the same age as my eldest and Yawn's, right? Is he planning to take HCL next year?
Yawn,
Where are you?