30 May to 10 June: BREAK (no lessons)
13 June to 24 June: M.A.D Programme 2022
27 June onwards: regular lessons
It is always a challenge for us when the holiday season comes a-knocking. It is tough to find a matching time for our different students at different levels, taking different subjects, students with siblings, and the list goes on. Thus, with this modular learning environment, the time slots are very flexible to cater to the various groups to the best we can.
Follow these steps to get started on booking your slots for our M.A.D programmes.
1. Look at the calendar schedule (E: English / S: Science) in the ‘Course Details’ tab.
2. Check against the dates you are available for the M.A.D Programme.
3. Choose the timing available in 1.5h blocks. Our recommendation would be to book 4 slots so as to maximise the fees.
1 slot trial: $80 per pax
4 slots: $80 x4 x 5% off per pax
8 slots: $80 x8 x 10% off per pax
(materials included)
More details in the tabs below!
This MAD June EL programme covers the written aspects of the English language, using W+H to stretch a student’s sentence.
This MAD June SCI programme covers experiential, hands-on activities and related questions to help your children make the connection and score AL1 in their Science.
ENGLISH
Writing Aspects: W+H framework
Who, What, Where, When, Why, How
SCIENCE
• Topics according to MOE syllabus
(Diversity, Interactions, Cycles, Energy, Systems)
• R.I.S.E.N framework
R – Read
I – Identify
S – Sift
E – Elaborate
N – Neaten
ENGLISH
Writing Aspects: W+H framework
This program aims to instill confidence in students to stretch their sentences and improve their composition writing.
Eg: She is a teacher to:
Maddie (who) is a mad scientist(what) who is determined to create many inventions to sell (how) so he can be rich (why), and buy a big house (where) for more inventions.
Crafts are weaved to create more meaningful engagement.
SCIENCE
R.I.S.E.N framework
Using this framework helps your children to identify crucial contextual prompts from Science questions and answer them confidently.
Lessons are to be conducted physically.
Materials will be the same, but classes are based on differentiated abilities. As class size is small, it is possible to curate different mix group, hence Primary One or Primary Six is suitable. 6 is able.
13 – 17 June (Mon to Fri)
20 – 24 June (Mon to Fri)
9.00 am – 10.30 am
1.00 pm – 2.30 pm
As this M.A.D holiday programme is very interactive and hands-on, I am keeping this course to 6 participants with maximum engagement with my students. This ensures there is sufficient time for a ’round robin’ discussion, space for each student to absorb and apply what they have learnt, and ample ‘air time’ for the participants to engage with me. In this case for my objective, it is “Practice Makes Perfect”!
10 lessons. 10 different writing and crafts per lesson. NO repeat.
Parents able to choose the number of lessons, with different topics on any given days.
Please check course details on the first tab to choose the lessons with the best date and time for you.
New registrants:
1 slot trial: $80 per pax
4 slots: $80 x4 x 5% off per pax
8 slots: $80 x8 x 10% off per pax
*materials included
*
Current Students:
Same rates as what you’re currently paying for 4 lessons
• Or send a Whatsapp to 91287376 with the phrase: MAD June 2022 to book your slots.
• You will receive a confirmation when your booking is successful.
• You will then Paynow to 91287376 (Shirleen Tan) ONLY when you receive a message from me to confirm.
• Screenshot your payment details and wait for the final confirmation.
•Note: total payment will be dependent on the Course fees and add ons.
NOTE: Course needs a minimum of 4 participants to commence. A full refund will be made if course is cancelled
As this course is specially designed for students who are really focused and motivated to learn more about this holiday programme, and want to have a breakthrough in their scores, please consider the course dates, and ensure your child is able to attend ALL sessions before signing up. There will be make-up classes, subjective to availability, and no refund of lessons.
On a final note, all my teaching materials in this course are subjected to copyright and strictly limited to use for this holiday programme only. My teaching materials are different from my regular lessons as I always curate a wide variety of materials to expand my students’ learning vision.
Thank you for your kind attention, and I am looking forward to see your child!
Warmest,
Shirleen Tan (Sowing Seedz)
Feedback from Parents
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW to choose?
Refer to the calendar dates in the ‘Course Details’ tab. Choose a minimum of 4 dates and times for your child/children, according to the time slots and subjects.
Case Study 1: Parent keen in 4 slots English and 4 slots Science
- chooses E1,E2,E3,E4 / S1,S2,S3,S4
- time slots: 9-1030 (English), 1030-12pm (Science)
- enjoys 10% off (most savings)
Case Study 2: Parent keen in 4 slots Science
- chooses S1, S4, S6, S8
- time slots: 230-4 pm
- enjoys 5% off
Case Study 3: A parent looking for a trial
- keen on English
- chooses E3
- time slot: 1-230 pm
- pays full rate (no savings)
*However, if a parent decides to sign on for another 4 or 8 lessons, child gets to enjoy discount*
WHY group the different ages together?
A common logistic issue for parents with more than a child. Some parents have asked about the possibility of rooming their children together due to logistics reasons. So here we are to help lighten their load. Hence, a modular programme is birthed just for that. We find it hard to specify the classes/time/subjects/levels like our regular classes as the holiday period is such that we need our own respite and time off, thus a free and easy booking of slots is the most viable option. Also, many parents are unwilling to commit to weekly lessons due to holiday plans too. Thus, this model suits the needs of everyone!
HOW will this be effective since some ages are quite far apart?
Learning is definitely still possible, as the activities done at the beginning of every lesson is packed with hands on activities. The later part will then ease into a differentiated setting, where different age groups will complete tasks according to their levels. As the class size per slot is small, we are able to ensure your child is engaged in their work throughout. It is also healthy to mix different ages together occasionally to sharpen their interpersonal skills, a platform where students also mingle and co-operate with one another.
WHAT lessons are covered? Will the topics be repeated?
Lessons and activities ARE NOT repeated, except on the same days. For example, Activity A (English) will be repeated at 9-1030am, 1-230pm slots on Monday. Activity B (Science) will be repeated on 1030-12pm, 230-4pm slots on Monday. Both Activities A and B will NOT BE repeated on other dates anymore. Thus, be assured of the different activities crafted out daily.
WHAT programmes are available?
For English, we focus on the writing aspects. Looking at the MOE guidelines, more emphasis has been placed in oral and written skills, and with the limited exposure students get to write in schools, we are here to plug in the gap and support. Details attached below.
For Science, we like to engage our students to start loving the subject as young as possible. Although Science is taught from Primary Three, most kindergartens do start exposing their charges to simple Science experiments. So we thought, why not us too? Ignite their spatial awareness to have a deeper foundation. For the rest of the levels, more details attached below.
