P1 (K3) Kids, 2009

[jane01]

Ozekid - I received some wise words of advice from C's teacher. If they aren't enjoying the reading, back off. It is supposed to be fun. Back off until it is fun again. If she is agreeable, just have her read one or two pages of the reader. If they love reading, they will be at such an advantage for the future.

C's teacher told me that they all read at pretty much the same level at about age 8, so a high or low reading group at this age means little.

Level 10 is quite advanced for P1. C has always been in the top reading group and was on Level 17 at the end of P1 and 20 now. Can't remember where she was only a few months into the year.

 

[0ze_Kid1]

Thanks Jane01 - will have to have you all over very soon. Once the new helper is settled in as unpacking has almost finished.

It is funny you write this today. I spoke to Smurf's teacher today and they agreed not to be harsh on her if she didn't "do" all her homework. Not that it is a excuse - as long as she does one or two then they will let it pass.

She is doing well with the reading and the maths but if she has to write then it all ends in tears. As she is the youngest I just don't think her dexterity is up to yet and I agree with what you are saying - - this time next year her writing will have advanced. We are concentrating on colour in and making "writing" and "reading" as fun as possible.

 

[nameless]

Please forgive my ignorance but if I'm looking at a reading program, say Oxford etc, which one actually goes up to Level 22? And how many levels are there?

I'm trying hard not to compare. It doesn't help when a parent told me the other day that her son who's in the same class as my daughter got "extra" homework because his table's the most capable one in the class.

But I guess you're right, they will all be at the same reading level eventually.

My daughter loves books. In fact, she gets very disappointed if I don't read to her at nights. Only problem is, she wants me to read to her and she hates it when she has to figure out words from a book because it makes her lose the plot.

 

[nameless]

Oze_Kid, did you submit your ESF application late? I think you could still go on their waiting list.

 

[0ze_Kid1]

We did still submit direct to the school as we missed cut off. But basically everyone in the class needs to leave before we get a place.

 

[nameless]

I think you stand a good chance early next year. I spoke to a few local Chinese mothers at my daughter's school and I know they are applying for other Direct Subsidy schools. They are only using ESF as a "buffer" in case their kids can't get into these competitive schools. If their kids can get into DSS successfully, they will think about pulling out of ESF. That's what they told me.