my daughter is turning one soon...is it true that I need to start searching and enrolling her in nursery? i know it's not really necessary and there's been much debate about the need to attend school from the age of 2...honestly i haven't decided for or against it yet...but just in case i decide that she should....i should be searching now...right?
school searching...
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carang
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i do know that there are some places that you need to apply for VERY early! when i lived in DB, they suggested almost immediately after birth to register for their waiting list! and even then, you weren't guaranteed of getting in!
i'd really think about what you want from a "school" and then look around and try to find a couple that fit your requirements (for me, i insisted on it having an outdoor area to play in, for example). then once you've narrowed your list down, start applying.
good luck!
i'd really think about what you want from a "school" and then look around and try to find a couple that fit your requirements (for me, i insisted on it having an outdoor area to play in, for example). then once you've narrowed your list down, start applying.
good luck!
hi lesliefu,
like you my daughter is turning 1 soon and i am also considering about nursery. i spoke to someone who sent their son to nursery,, asked about what they actually learned and whether they think is good. feedback is that.. hmm.. to expose the kid ealier to germs.. so as to build up immune system, potty train, sing some songs, drawings, establish a time in sleeping, eating habits.. learn to be independent, and prepare for k1. seems in his case, his son cried for the first 6 months in nursey, so he dont have to waste time crying when he attend k1 and that will save time and able to catch up in k1.
that's just one opinion i got so far, will share if i get more.
how about you? did u speak to anyone that send their kids to nursery?
i just shortlisted a few in my areas and will have a look soon... but still considering.
like you my daughter is turning 1 soon and i am also considering about nursery. i spoke to someone who sent their son to nursery,, asked about what they actually learned and whether they think is good. feedback is that.. hmm.. to expose the kid ealier to germs.. so as to build up immune system, potty train, sing some songs, drawings, establish a time in sleeping, eating habits.. learn to be independent, and prepare for k1. seems in his case, his son cried for the first 6 months in nursey, so he dont have to waste time crying when he attend k1 and that will save time and able to catch up in k1.
that's just one opinion i got so far, will share if i get more.
how about you? did u speak to anyone that send their kids to nursery?
i just shortlisted a few in my areas and will have a look soon... but still considering.
i've spoken to some people but those people have more than one child so they send their older one to "school" so that they can have more time with the younger sibling....it's less about what they actually learn really....honestly, as a teacher myself, I don't think I NEED nursery / playgroups but for me, since I'd be working, it just seems like going to
"school" is better than spending all the time with my nanny (though she's wonderful!)....I don't know...maybe I'm scared my daughter will get too close to her?!? anyhow, am considering Woodlands, just purely for its convenience and nothing else...will be visiting the school to get a feel for the school tomorrow....will keep you posted...
"school" is better than spending all the time with my nanny (though she's wonderful!)....I don't know...maybe I'm scared my daughter will get too close to her?!? anyhow, am considering Woodlands, just purely for its convenience and nothing else...will be visiting the school to get a feel for the school tomorrow....will keep you posted...
Totally agree with your honesty. I think we (working parents) decide on early schooling for similar reasons. Good Luck with your selection!
i dont think crying for the first 6 months will help him/her in later stage (kindergarten). My daughter started playgroup when she was about 2 (which I attended with her together). Then she only cried for the first 2 days in kindergarten. After that she was soooo enjoying her school that she forgot about me not being around. My niece cried a lot during his nursery time. He also cried a lot when he started kindie. So actually it depends on each child. Dont think that starting earlier will help.
i heard that salvation army is very good, to the extend that some ppl actually tried to register as soon as they have picture of the ultrasound scan! because of the long long queue,, ppl usually apply with them as soon as they get birth cert for their kids. i have decided not to send her to pre nursery .. (2 years old) as my mother in law is taking care of her quite well. but i suppose , if you have maid taking care of her , not potty training her ,, and etc,, maybe pre nursery would be a good place to learn to be a little more independent.