Posted by
Blitzing
20 yrs ago
My son is 21 months old. I work full time. I would like him to get more exposure to native English but most "preschools" seem to start from about 2-2.5 years old.
Can anyone suggest anything?
I don't want to pay someone $500/hr to sit with him and speak English. Are there any student teachers on holiday here, students who I could hire for a couple of hours a few days per week?
Any other bright ideas?
(Suggesting that I stay at home is not an option)
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Who looks after him now? Do they speak english?
You could try the PPA in Borrett road where he could go along and mingle with other kids and adults - but someone would have to go along with him.
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My helper looks after him but obviously is not a native speaker.
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Blitzing, my daughter has been in playgroup in Int'l kindergartens since 17 months. Her English is so advanced, now in learning center, (almost 3 years old now), they placed her in K2 English classes.
I think the Playgroups in kindergartens with NET are the BEST option for working moms.
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Some suggestions:
1. Enrol your child for Woodlands Montessori Summer Fun programme (12 months - 7 years). Located on Caine Road. Pay for 2 weeks at a time. Fab teachers - I know, my son's been going there since 25 months old. We pay just under HKD3 000 per month.
Tel: 2549 1211 or visit www.woodlands.com
2. You can get a part-time native English speaking nanny from Rentamum for about HKD150 per hour. Give your DH an afternoon off / allow her to catch up on chores while the nanny takes your child out on a trip / activity.
Tel: 2523 4868 or e-mail rentamum@hknet.com
3. Train up your DH so she's better able to stimulate your child. The YWCA offers some great courses for helpers. For example -
Child care course for helpers
Hand-on workshop "training your DH to support your child's educational, social and emotional development"
Helpers and kindergarten / playgroup
English for domestic helpers
Tel: 3476 1340 or visit www.esmdywca.org.hk
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Hi, where are you living? I am on the Southside and am thinking of starting a small playgroup - helpers or mum/dad to accompany the children. I have a B.Ed (early childhood) and a B.Teach (primary). I am a native English speaker with 2 chn of my own. One is 3 and the other 15months. I am hoping to get it underway in sept. I have a great outdoor space with a trampoline, sandbox and house as well as ride on toys. We also have a great sunny room for the "classroom". If you would like to discuss it further, please call me on 93863070 during the day.
Kind regards
Sara
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