Reference to my earlier post, here's my review of Kidmando.
We have so far signed up 3packages with Kidmando (5sessions, 10sessions x2), pricing. One of the reason why we chose to sign up with Kidmando as we were looking for fun outdoor classes/ activities to train our girl's motor skills. We can see the great improvement over the months eg she is able to stand on one leg to do balancing, jump over, climb etc.
The class is about 45mins and will start off with some warm up exercises. The children will then proceed to do their obstacle courses which include balancing on the step pots, jumping or bending down over bar/ hula hoops, crawling through tunnel. After which the children will do some treasure hunting. I find this activity is very good as the children will need to listen to instructions and they can learn colours eg find green/ red tail, yellow bean bags, hoops, balls etc. Different items are used each week eg butterflies, dinosaurs etc. On some session, the children will get to kick the soft ball into a small goal post.
The children then play the bunny games where 3 big hula hoops are thrown across the field. The children pretend to be bunnies will run to the hoops for safety and not get caught by the farmer (the coach). The hoops are removed one by one, the children while running will keep a lookout by not running into their friends and they are taught to share while inside the hula hoop.
The class end off with parachute game where they will usually sing ring around the roses, sleeping bunnies, five little monkey song. The children get their stickers at the end of the class and stars on their charts.
Coaches (Eve and Jen) are fantastic with kids and the activities are very age appropriate and engaging. Highly recommend this class.
Dancing Kids Singapore
We have also signed our girl for Mummy & Me Ballet - 18 months to 3 years old class with Dancing Kids Singapore. Teacher Jane is very energized and very good with kids, my girl love attending her classes each week. The songs are repetitive with slight tweak each week, the children are taught basic dance steps eg tip toe, lift their knees, galloping etc.
p.s. please let me know if you know of other drop-in classes for toddlers.
Love,
Sherlyn
Monday 20 November 2017
Friday 17 November 2017
Best Places to bring your Toddlers
We have been bringing our little one out almost every weekend as we believe that real life activities are more enriching. Here are some of our favourite places and they are mostly free :)
1) IMM Level 3 Outdoor Play
2) Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden (https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/jacob-ballas-childrens-garden)
481 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 259769
3) West Coast Park Adventure Playground (https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/west-coast-park)
4) Garden By The Bay Children's Garden (http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/attractions/far-east-organization-childrens-garden.html)
18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
5) Civil Service Club Bukit Batok (http://www.cscbukitbatok.sg/)
91 Bukit Batok West Avenue 2, 659206
Love,
Sherlyn
1) IMM Level 3 Outdoor Play
2) Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden (https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/jacob-ballas-childrens-garden)
481 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 259769
3) West Coast Park Adventure Playground (https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/west-coast-park)
4) Garden By The Bay Children's Garden (http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/attractions/far-east-organization-childrens-garden.html)
18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
5) Civil Service Club Bukit Batok (http://www.cscbukitbatok.sg/)
91 Bukit Batok West Avenue 2, 659206
Love,
Sherlyn
Tuesday 21 February 2017
Enrichment programmes
Have been reading up a lot on enrichment programmes in Singapore. There are a lot of programmes and we are really spoilt for choices. I wish there were more reviews available online which would help me in decision making.
After researching online, I have shortlisted the following centers:
1) Our Music Studio Rhymthic Tots programme (http://www.ourmusicstudio.com.sg/schedule/)
Found some of their videos on youtube fy viewing pleasure (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB5Hc6ZzkNLLJMUJTSmpHrA)
I signed up free member at Seriousaboutpreschool which has vouchers in their welcome pack.The trial class was at $10 instead of $35. You can book 2 trial sessions on consecutive weeks.
Verdict: We went for Sunday morning class and the teacher was Jane. She sang beautifully. There was balls all over the room before the class for free play, and when the class is starting, Teacher Jane has asked the children to help put away the balls.
The lesson started with hello song, following which scarves, musical instruments like shakers, bells were used in class. There was also bubbles play and rainbow parachute on another week. The class ended off with "sleeping time" where the teacher will read a story. At the end of the class, the teacher will stamp on the children. A point to note is Teacher Jane used very positive language eg "Thank you for helping" (when clearing the toys) and "Thank you for waiting" (while my girl was waiting for her turn to be stamped).
At 18months, my girl quite enjoyed the class. At home, she will show us the moves taught in class.
Price: Individual drop- ins is @$40. Term12lessons ($420) which works out $35 for one class. One time registration fees of $50 applies. Class duration is 45mins.
2) Bibinogs (http://bibinogs.com/programmes)
We enrolled our girl in Bilingual Tots but on that day, we realised she's the only toddler. The other student is a regular and usually she comes in late. One of our objective is that she mix with other kids. Hence, we switch her to Mandarin Tots that day.
Verdict: The programme is very structured. As we mainly speak English at home, our girl doesn't seem to understand when I read Chinese story books to her. Hence, we wanted to immerse her in a Mandarin environment.
The class started off with some singing, self introduction eg name, I am girl/ boy. I quite like that the teacher taught them body parts and even though my girl wondered off, the teacher try to get her participation. The theme was fish on that day, they were taught 2 Chinese words (鱼 and 游). There was some craft work (fish using crepe paper) and snacks provided. They also learn hanyu pinyin and finished off with a story about whale. I find that the programme duration of 1.25hrs is too long. My girl didn't seem interested in the class at all. Hence, we will KIV this class for now.
Price:
Weekday fees - Trial fee: $50 per class
I used the Serious About Preschool vouchers, the trial class was at 50% discount.
3) Jiggle Wigs (https://www.facebook.com/jiggle.wigs/)
We attended Saturday class at Bove Suntec City. Teacher Debbie uses pre-recorded music. The class started off with hello song, Drive My Car song by Laurie Berkner, Wheels on the Bus, Head Shoulders knees and toes. There are a lot of free play eg scarves, bean bags, balls and little rubber loops, bubbles time. The class ended with sleeping time with the song "The Lion Sleep Tonight" and goodbye song.
Verdict: My girl love the programme. She was able to follow the Teacher's instructions and play with other kids, she didn't stick to us most of the time. My girl seem to enjoy Jiggle Wigs more compared to Our Music Studio. The class is 50% cheaper, hence we decided to sign her up for 5 sessions.
Schedule:
Monday 10am Astrid Meadows
Monday 3:00 Tresalveo Marymount- D20
Tuesday 9:30 Valley Park Condo - D9
Tuesday 3:00 Park Infinia, Dance Studio- D11
Wednesday 9:30 & 10:45 Aspen Heights
Thursday 10:15 Polliwogs, Suntec City tower 4 - D1
Friday 9:30 Tanglin Park
Friday 2:30 The Coast, Sentosa
Saturday 11am Bove, Suntec City Tower 4, Level 2
Price:
Class duration is 45mins.
Condo classes- $15 per class, $50 for 5 classes
Polliwogs- $20 per class including free play
Sentosa- $20 per class, $75 for 5 classes
Saturday Bove - $25 per class, $100 for 5 classes
4) Kidmando (http://www.kidmando.com/)
Will be signing our girl up for trial class this week. Keep a lookout on my next post.
Hope you find this post useful.
Love,
Sherlyn
After researching online, I have shortlisted the following centers:
1) Our Music Studio Rhymthic Tots programme (http://www.ourmusicstudio.com.sg/schedule/)
Found some of their videos on youtube fy viewing pleasure (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB5Hc6ZzkNLLJMUJTSmpHrA)
I signed up free member at Seriousaboutpreschool which has vouchers in their welcome pack.The trial class was at $10 instead of $35. You can book 2 trial sessions on consecutive weeks.
Verdict: We went for Sunday morning class and the teacher was Jane. She sang beautifully. There was balls all over the room before the class for free play, and when the class is starting, Teacher Jane has asked the children to help put away the balls.
The lesson started with hello song, following which scarves, musical instruments like shakers, bells were used in class. There was also bubbles play and rainbow parachute on another week. The class ended off with "sleeping time" where the teacher will read a story. At the end of the class, the teacher will stamp on the children. A point to note is Teacher Jane used very positive language eg "Thank you for helping" (when clearing the toys) and "Thank you for waiting" (while my girl was waiting for her turn to be stamped).
At 18months, my girl quite enjoyed the class. At home, she will show us the moves taught in class.
Price: Individual drop- ins is @$40. Term12lessons ($420) which works out $35 for one class. One time registration fees of $50 applies. Class duration is 45mins.
2) Bibinogs (http://bibinogs.com/programmes)
We enrolled our girl in Bilingual Tots but on that day, we realised she's the only toddler. The other student is a regular and usually she comes in late. One of our objective is that she mix with other kids. Hence, we switch her to Mandarin Tots that day.
Verdict: The programme is very structured. As we mainly speak English at home, our girl doesn't seem to understand when I read Chinese story books to her. Hence, we wanted to immerse her in a Mandarin environment.
The class started off with some singing, self introduction eg name, I am girl/ boy. I quite like that the teacher taught them body parts and even though my girl wondered off, the teacher try to get her participation. The theme was fish on that day, they were taught 2 Chinese words (鱼 and 游). There was some craft work (fish using crepe paper) and snacks provided. They also learn hanyu pinyin and finished off with a story about whale. I find that the programme duration of 1.25hrs is too long. My girl didn't seem interested in the class at all. Hence, we will KIV this class for now.
Price:
Weekday fees - Trial fee: $50 per class
Once a week: $455
2 times a week: $745
*Weekend fees - Trial fee: $55 per class
Once a week: $485
2 times a week: $775
I used the Serious About Preschool vouchers, the trial class was at 50% discount.
3) Jiggle Wigs (https://www.facebook.com/jiggle.wigs/)
We attended Saturday class at Bove Suntec City. Teacher Debbie uses pre-recorded music. The class started off with hello song, Drive My Car song by Laurie Berkner, Wheels on the Bus, Head Shoulders knees and toes. There are a lot of free play eg scarves, bean bags, balls and little rubber loops, bubbles time. The class ended with sleeping time with the song "The Lion Sleep Tonight" and goodbye song.
Verdict: My girl love the programme. She was able to follow the Teacher's instructions and play with other kids, she didn't stick to us most of the time. My girl seem to enjoy Jiggle Wigs more compared to Our Music Studio. The class is 50% cheaper, hence we decided to sign her up for 5 sessions.
Schedule:
Monday 10am Astrid Meadows
Monday 3:00 Tresalveo Marymount- D20
Tuesday 9:30 Valley Park Condo - D9
Tuesday 3:00 Park Infinia, Dance Studio- D11
Wednesday 9:30 & 10:45 Aspen Heights
Thursday 10:15 Polliwogs, Suntec City tower 4 - D1
Friday 9:30 Tanglin Park
Friday 2:30 The Coast, Sentosa
Saturday 11am Bove, Suntec City Tower 4, Level 2
Price:
Class duration is 45mins.
Condo classes- $15 per class, $50 for 5 classes
Polliwogs- $20 per class including free play
Sentosa- $20 per class, $75 for 5 classes
Saturday Bove - $25 per class, $100 for 5 classes
All packages have no expiry date
All condo classes are per family
All condo classes are per family
4) Kidmando (http://www.kidmando.com/)
Will be signing our girl up for trial class this week. Keep a lookout on my next post.
Hope you find this post useful.
Love,
Sherlyn
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