Comments on: 3-year-old’s development: V is for Vai http://www.oureverydaythings.com/2009/11/3-year-olds-development-v-is-for-vai/ Loving Life with Children, Everyday Wed, 16 May 2012 15:14:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Little Prince's mummy http://www.oureverydaythings.com/2009/11/3-year-olds-development-v-is-for-vai/#comment-2720 Little Prince's mummy Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:16:41 +0000 http://www.oureverydaythings.com/?p=3839#comment-2720 Nice pose! Nice pose!

]]> By: Rachel http://www.oureverydaythings.com/2009/11/3-year-olds-development-v-is-for-vai/#comment-2709 Rachel Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:59:02 +0000 http://www.oureverydaythings.com/?p=3839#comment-2709 It is just us asians who like to fast-track everything for our kids. When I read about this 2 or 3 year old that can read, I think it is a little too early that the child be spending so much time with their heads buried in a book. Afterall he/she will have the next 18 years or more in school to do that regardless of whether they enjoy it or not. I think it is perfectly normal for a 3 year old not want/be able to write the alphabet. Play is good for them, there are so many other skills that can be learnt through play. Great job that u are doing to make learning fun for Vai. I realised that it can get more challenging to teach most boys vs girls, they are more likely to learn when actively engaged, whereas girls are more compliant when it comes to seat work. It is just us asians who like to fast-track everything for our kids. When I read about this 2 or 3 year old that can read, I think it is a little too early that the child be spending so much time with their heads buried in a book. Afterall he/she will have the next 18 years or more in school to do that regardless of whether they enjoy it or not.

I think it is perfectly normal for a 3 year old not want/be able to write the alphabet. Play is good for them, there are so many other skills that can be learnt through play. Great job that u are doing to make learning fun for Vai. I realised that it can get more challenging to teach most boys vs girls, they are more likely to learn when actively engaged, whereas girls are more compliant when it comes to seat work.

]]> By: Gwen http://www.oureverydaythings.com/2009/11/3-year-olds-development-v-is-for-vai/#comment-2708 Gwen Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:26:02 +0000 http://www.oureverydaythings.com/?p=3839#comment-2708 Hi, I share your same sentiments. Isn't it funny though how although we tell ourselves that it'll be great if they could read and write by 3, deep inside we also know that it really shouldn't matter so very much that we get all het up about it. Thank you for the reminder that every child has been given different strengths and aptitudes by God...and may this always help us to regain our focus that parenting and childhood is a journey to be enjoyed, not stressed over. Hi, I share your same sentiments. Isn’t it funny though how although we tell ourselves that it’ll be great if they could read and write by 3, deep inside we also know that it really shouldn’t matter so very much that we get all het up about it.

Thank you for the reminder that every child has been given different strengths and aptitudes by God…and may this always help us to regain our focus that parenting and childhood is a journey to be enjoyed, not stressed over.

]]> By: Karen Yee http://www.oureverydaythings.com/2009/11/3-year-olds-development-v-is-for-vai/#comment-2707 Karen Yee Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:52:44 +0000 http://www.oureverydaythings.com/?p=3839#comment-2707 HI Leonny YOu are not alone. My boy is not interested in writing either. I don't believe in forcing him to do phonics or writing etc everyday for 15 mins like some parents insist. Unless the child is truly interested (esp at such a young age), I would rather go with his interest and allow him to learn according to his pace. While I have read many blogs and forums about Singapore preschoolers knowing how to read, the entire phonics and even write at 2 to 3 yrs old, I must always remind myself that Ethan is an unique individual and he will pick up all these as soon as he is ready. Perhaps not at 3 yrs old for him:) HI Leonny

YOu are not alone. My boy is not interested in writing either. I don’t believe in forcing him to do phonics or writing etc everyday for 15 mins like some parents insist. Unless the child is truly interested (esp at such a young age), I would rather go with his interest and allow him to learn according to his pace.

While I have read many blogs and forums about Singapore preschoolers knowing how to read, the entire phonics and even write at 2 to 3 yrs old, I must always remind myself that Ethan is an unique individual and he will pick up all these as soon as he is ready. Perhaps not at 3 yrs old for him:)

]]> By: Siska http://www.oureverydaythings.com/2009/11/3-year-olds-development-v-is-for-vai/#comment-2706 Siska Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:57:00 +0000 http://www.oureverydaythings.com/?p=3839#comment-2706 wah, anya les balet, vai kudu les kungfu nih kliatannya hahaha. gaya kungfunya meyakinkan tuh. JL jg bukan tipe yg bs duduk dan tulis. gw jg pas dia coret2 baru nyelipin 'session menulis' biasa cuma bbrp hurup doang. then it'll be all over. wah, anya les balet, vai kudu les kungfu nih kliatannya hahaha. gaya kungfunya meyakinkan tuh.

JL jg bukan tipe yg bs duduk dan tulis. gw jg pas dia coret2 baru nyelipin ‘session menulis’ biasa cuma bbrp hurup doang. then it’ll be all over.

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