KidStartNow: Show and Tell Camp

Those who I have met up recently will know our family is great fan of KidStartNow. We have been gushing about how it has helped V enjoy Chinese and singing along to the CDs we have in the car. I haven't been around most of the Saturdays as I was on business trips. Like a month ago, Daddy was giving his feedback on the lessons and asked V to read her KidStartNow school file while we were having our lunch. To my amazement! She read almost every word! To me this is time and money well spent on a child. Her interest has spiked and this has brought relief to me most of all since I am 'in charge" of her Chinese (sad to say the responsibilities lies on me)

Why does this works for us?

The school has everything we need for our child. It includes role-playing, which builds up confidence and gives her the opportunity to speak out versus reading in groups. It helps her build up vocabulary by the introduction of their animated storybooks (designed in-house and based off new Primary school syllabus) Their teachers and curriculum are 100% focused on helping English-speaking kids love to learn Chinese and excel in primary school (most centers cater to a more diverse range of students) The class environment is very encouraging, and they celebrate small victories and not let kids feel demoralized. 

We have been with the school for 2 terms now and Dan offered us a holiday program, which is a comprehensive 4 days introduction to their regular schedule. 

Show and tell and word recognition camps (6-8 year olds, 4 days 2 hours per day)

•   Focus is on preparing English-speaking kids for show and tell in primary school by boosting vocabulary and oral confidence

•   Some role-playing activities as well, together with a show and tell presentation in front of classmates on the last day

•   K2 kids who join this camp must have a requisite level of spoken Chinese

•   Develops interest in reading and learning Chinese through animated storybooks

•   Max of 10 students to a class

Intermediate role-playing and conversation camp (5-8 year olds, Bedok, max 10 per class)

•   Jul 7-10 (Tue-Fri, 10-12pm) or Jul 21-24 (10-12pm)

•   Targets international school students and kids living in non-Chinese speaking countries that are back on holiday

•   Requires basic understanding of Chinese

•   Focus on role-playing and oral conversation and not on word recognition

•   More fun and less academic vs regular enrichment classes

•   Develops interest in reading and learning Chinese through animated storybooks

•   Max of 10 students to a class

•   $295 per child, or sign up in groups of 2+ to enjoy a discount of $55 per child ($240 vs $295 per child)

Here are some photos that the school sent over.

I pulled some comments up for your reading pleasure: 

Daddy's review: I like the payment scheme (truth, he doesn't mince his words) it is affordable a term and most importantly it is effective. 

**I got you the latest pricing, weekdays/weekends

N2: $350/$390 for 12 lessons

K1/K2: $380/$420 for 12 lessons

P1: $360/$400 for 10 lessons

Teacher Hong Mei 's comment: Victoria’s ability to listen and speak Chinese is getting better, and is growing in confidence when speaking and presenting. In particular, she was able to loudly (relative to the past) and accurately conduct the show and tell presentation, and we are really happy about her improvement. Keep it up!

Victoria: I like to play and watch the videos that they show in class. I love the classroom because it feels like I am in the ship.