Hi,

I'm looking for chinese printable flash cards whereby 1 side of it shows just the chinese words and the other side shows the hanyu pinyin and english word. Thank you.

Thank you ayesha for taking the time to reply me. Actually I read the links that you included, but I read it too fast so I missed out some vital info. Thanks again. 

To all the great mummies,

A BIG BIG salute to those who pour in so much time and resources to educate their children. I can never be as committed but I would like to give it a go, even if it's just doing with my son once a day instead of 3 times a day. Better than none right?

I've read the entire (almost) EK forum but I'm confused at the POI part. Once I show 1000 bits, I can start with the first magnitude (I shall use the word fact for my simple understanding). When I want to show the 2nd fact, do I still read the 1st fact or I simply retire it and straight away start with the 2nd fact? Can I just read the facts out or do I need to print them out?

Thanks.

Hi yipfan,

The centres in Puchong and Damansara Perdana are not opened yet. They are targetting somewhere in Nov/Dec. So I don't have their numbers. Maybe you can wait a while longer. I myself am waiting for them to open so that I can try it out.

The one in Taman Tun is no longer under TW. They may say they are similar to TW, but the new teachers are definitely not trained by Pamela.

Once I have new information, I will post it here.

Thks.

Hi,

When I flash the answers of the equations, am I supposed to flash it fast ie 1 second per card? I read somewhere that the answer is supposed to be held individually instead of 1 stack of cards.

Thank you in advance.

Teoh,

Kizsports has a few types of groupings. It has EFA (early fitness academy) where the children will play using equipment. Then, it has ELA (early learning academy) where they have role play, art, craft, teaching of numbers and reading, just like other preschools. It is a 3 hour class with the option of 3 or 5 times a week. It also has other enrichment classes like taekwondo, ballet, etc.

Pay a visit to the centre to find out more if you are interested. You can also call them. 03-7726 6313.

Teoh,

Oh no no. What I mean is the fee is expensive compared to other preschools (those a few hours a day), not right brain education.

OH... by the way, Kizsports will be opening in Desa Parkcity in Nov.

Hello mmom,

I am really surprised to hear that your son was criticised by the teacher. The trial class I attended was conducted by her and I find her very positive. Hmmm.....need to rethink as to whether should go for the preschool trial class or not. Oh.....I think she must get a better receptionist. The one I spoke to didn't know anything but don't want to say "I don't know". Ended up giving me all the ambiguous answers.

I find Kizsports quite expensive compared to other preschools. I assume you are talking about the ELA, RM2,300 for 15 weeks (3 times a week). Is your son still there?

Teoh/Jean,

I went for the trial class for bubbles (18mths - 2.5 years old). 1 class is not enough to evaluate everything but this is what I observed. In the brochure, they mentioned character building songs, stories and drama.......errrr.....if my memory didn't fail me, the songs were just normal nursery rhymes, and no drama. The teacher was telling a story using apparatus, similar to Gymboree. In terms of creativity, I think Gymboree wins. Gymboree goes extra length to help develop creativity of the child, as in they go from 1 "station" of equipment to the other pretending that the stations are ovens, forests, etc. But Musikhaus has live music (teacher plays piano on the spot) which according to the teacher, is more effective. Gymboree uses CDs. But Gymboree music classes on weekdays are quite empty, so each class may have just 1 or 2 children.

As for Musikhaus preschool, I am thinking of going for the trial class. You can choose either once, twice or thrice a week. Anyone can give me some input on this?

Teoh, I went to see P&J in Mutiara Damansara. The moment I saw the students wearing shoes in the class, I was so put off that I never consider this kindie again. I'm not sure about the one in SS2. Maybe different.

Jean, I'm so sorry I can't offer you anymore other than what I wrote.

Hello Ivory,

Hahaha........sheesheebaby is what I used to call my baby. He's no longer a baby, but I sometimes still call him that, you know, a child will forever be a baby in his/her own parent's eye.

Jean, you should tell that to my hubby. He always thinks I am having a good life by not having to work.

Teoh,
I went for Musikhaus's bubble class. Frankly speaking, I wish they had spent some time on musical instrument. Or maybe just the class that I went to, they omitted the musical instrument part? What do you think of the Musikhaus preschool?

Hello Ivory,

Yes I'm a full time mother. No need to feel guilty that you don't spend enough time with your child. Eventhough I'm with my son 24/7, I feel I still don't spend enough time stimulating him as I have to cook, clean. (I don't have a maid). Even If I don't have to do housework, I will be doing other stuff. I do feel guilty, but we have to strike a balance. My hubby and I try to make it up to him by bringing him to parks and playgrounds as often as we can. What to do.

I am in the midst of trying out a few trial classes in different centres. Some musical, some preschool. I wanted to enrol him in Heguru, but they can't open a class at my preferred time. So I'm still keeping my options open.

Hi Ivory,

I would suggest that you go for the trial class in Heguru to judge for yourself. Be prepared as the pace of the class is very fast.

I was in TW before I pulled my child out of the programme. Read my earlier post. Note that they are no longer under TW and although the principal will tell you the programme has not changed and even added more elements, pls be aware that the programme has indeed changed compared to when they were still with TW. Yes, it is a more gentle and relaxed approach, but paying so much for a "mixed" programme which makes it not a real right brain programme anymore, is certainly too overpriced.

Do not feel like you have to enrol your child in a right brain programme in order for your child to keep up. With that kind of money that you pay, you can enrol him/her in a few enrichment classes and I think that will sort of make up. 

Hello,

TweedleWink will be opening a centre owned and managed by themselves in Damansara Perdana in Nov/Dec. There is also another centre in Puchong opening at the same time.

A centre in Taman Tun KL used to offer TweedleWink but they have since changed name. The programme has also become more "rojak" in a sense they incorporate things from different system and mixed it all up to come up with the new programme. There are also many parents leaving the centre to join other programme. I wouldn't recommend anyone to join this centre as I had very bad experiences with the principal. She deliberately hides the truth and I seriously doubt her business decision and management skill. But I have to give her credit for being a good talker. She's a classic example of NATO.

As for the fee, Shichida and Heguru charge about RM400 per month (excl annual/registration/misc fee). It is a 60-75 min class once a week. The centre I mentioned above charges around the same also although it is not a real right brain programme.

Hope the info helps.