I hope to get my daughter to learn phonics. She will be at K1 next year.. As I heard children should learn phonics from young & so I hope to get a tutor for her, if possible, my elder daughter will join in this tuition. Pls let me know if you are interested, have experiences & have passion to teach (4 & 6 yo old girls)
Looking for phonics tutor
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briskcross
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Just thinking, instead of doing a one-to-one tutoring, which may be boring for a young child, how about sending her to a place such as Julia Gabriel or Lorna Whinston? They don't teach Phonics specifically but I think it's very good exposure and the sessions are very interesting.
I personally benefited from attending Lorna Whiston when I was in primary school, now my son is attending Julia Gabriel.
I personally benefited from attending Lorna Whiston when I was in primary school, now my son is attending Julia Gabriel.
I can't afford Julia Gabriel or I CAN READ fees... Moreover, my elder daughter has attended tuition class before, unfortunately, after 3 months there, she still learn nothing... I guess 1 to 1 is best for her... as she showed improvements after few months... I also hope to get a tutor to fully concentrate on my daughters & not whole class..
you can try RC and CC ... they reasonable and small group. try their holiday programmes for speech and drama for both chinese and english.... son went to lorna whiston and also RC phonic classes. he said he enjoyed and learned more from the RC teacher (an eurasian, ex-teacher).... he was able read simple book on his own when he was 4+.
busybeemama
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priscilla
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You can also used Learn to Read at Starfall - teaching comprehension and phonics for phonics and use the ordinary parent's guide to teaching reading. It is a phonics programme.
Hi there,
Hope you have found someone to help your child. If not, do contact me at educatewithmel@gmail.com. I will be most willing to help
Hope you have found someone to help your child. If not, do contact me at educatewithmel@gmail.com. I will be most willing to help
celine lim
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Hi, i have a good phonics teacher to recommend too. may i know where u r staying? maybe u can contact me at 8168 2266 to know more. thanks
obscurestloh
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does phonics really help?
I am teaching it at the primary 1 and primary 2 level... i still feel that word recognition is more important than phonics...
I am teaching it at the primary 1 and primary 2 level... i still feel that word recognition is more important than phonics...
obscurestloh
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sonia, what is it that you want her to learn?
word recognition?
as in...when she sees the word "park" she knows how to pronounce it?
or u want her to be able to spell "p-a-r-k" by hearing the sound of it?
having said that, do u think she is able to understand the meaning of "park"?
sending your kid to all these phonics classes may not necessarily help them
word recognition?
as in...when she sees the word "park" she knows how to pronounce it?
or u want her to be able to spell "p-a-r-k" by hearing the sound of it?
having said that, do u think she is able to understand the meaning of "park"?
sending your kid to all these phonics classes may not necessarily help them
mummii_elaiine
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Lowest tuition rate in town!!
K1/K2 --$40/mth
Pri 1/Pri 2 -- $56/mth
Pri 3/Pri 4 -- $80/mth
Pri 5/Pri 6 -- $120/mth
Subjects being teached: English, Mathematics and Science
PM me to know more ~
K1/K2 --$40/mth
Pri 1/Pri 2 -- $56/mth
Pri 3/Pri 4 -- $80/mth
Pri 5/Pri 6 -- $120/mth
Subjects being teached: English, Mathematics and Science
PM me to know more ~
Daddy D
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I hear from DW tat those branded Pri will give u a list of words that they expect the kid to know/read/spell before 1st day of sch. Poor kid... Sibei stress leh....
obscurestloh
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well, so much for modern methods, sometimes ah, when it comes to spelling, if the child doesnt write out a few times, it will not go into their heads..
i still believe in writing lines...
but of course if to spell the word "park" ...the kid writes ppppppp then aaaaa, followed by rrrrrr ..... it defeats the purpose lah..
I have seen some students, yes, with phonics background, it helps them to sound out the word "p" and ending sound "k"
then the middle sound is all rubbish! hahahha
just my sharing...
i still believe in writing lines...
but of course if to spell the word "park" ...the kid writes ppppppp then aaaaa, followed by rrrrrr ..... it defeats the purpose lah..
I have seen some students, yes, with phonics background, it helps them to sound out the word "p" and ending sound "k"
then the middle sound is all rubbish! hahahha
just my sharing...
I've enrolled my 2 daughters (7 & 5) to phonics lessons on every Sat (1&1/2hr) with $76 per month... Both had improved in reading & able to recognize words. My elder daughter making use of phonics to learn her spelling words & my youngest daughter is able to read simple & short storybooks.
Currently, I'm thinking of sending my youngest daughter for tuition - k1.. followed by next year, k2 - preparation for P1.. anyone interested to teach? Must come to my house at Ang Mo Kio.. let me know....
Currently, I'm thinking of sending my youngest daughter for tuition - k1.. followed by next year, k2 - preparation for P1.. anyone interested to teach? Must come to my house at Ang Mo Kio.. let me know....
PlayfulFairy
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You could try teaching Phonics yourself. These are the resources I use:
1) The Phonics Handbook by Sue Lloyd (bought from Amazon)
2) Jolly Phonics DVD (bought from Early Learning Centre at Paragon)
Phonics is a good kickstart for learning spelling. However, there are some irregular words which can't be learnt using Phonics, so mnemonics can be used instead.
1) The Phonics Handbook by Sue Lloyd (bought from Amazon)
2) Jolly Phonics DVD (bought from Early Learning Centre at Paragon)
Phonics is a good kickstart for learning spelling. However, there are some irregular words which can't be learnt using Phonics, so mnemonics can be used instead.