Programmes

Tiny Thinkers

4 – 5 years old

Overview
SGLC's Tiny Thinkers is our flagship program for 4 - 5 year old children. Through hands-on activities and personalized guidance, your child will learn basic numbers, Counting on the kulfun tiny tool.

Course details
The maximum class size is 6 students ensuring that each child gets ample personalized attention.

Objectives
• Help students understand number concepts from 0 to 20 and develop number writing ability
• Understand the structure of the Abacus and acquire the correct fingering techniques
• Memorise addition and subtraction formula

Duration of lesson
1 hour per lesson

Kinder Programme

5 – 7 years old

Course content
* Abacus & Mind Math
* Speed writing
* Spell bee
* Colouring techniques
* Brain gym

Course details
The maximum class size is 6 students ensuring that each child gets ample personalized attention. Each term lasts for 16 weeks with weekly sessions of two hours each.

Objectives
• Be familiarized with the concept of dual-hand abacus method, including posture and method of holding and stirring beads
• Apply the basic arithmetic formulae of addition and subtraction on the abacus
• Do simple addition and subtraction of a series of numbers with the abacus with increasing speed and accuracy

Duration of lesson
2 hours per lesson

Primary Programme

8 – 13 years old

Course content
* Abacus & Mind Math
* Speed writing
* Spell bee
* Colouring techniques
* Brain gym

Course details
The maximum class size is 10 - 12 students ensuring that each child gets ample personalized attention. Each term lasts for 12 weeks with weekly sessions of two hours each.

Objectives
• Introduce methodology of dual-hand stirring of beads
• Use formulae and skills taught in basic levels to project imaginary abacus in the mind
• Visualize an imaginary abacus to perform different types of mathematical calculations mentally
• Training in Abacus Mind Maths through the different levels

Duration of lesson
2 hours per lesson

Certified Trainer Course

Above 18 years old

Certified Trainer Programme Suitable for anyone:
• Above 18 years old
• Exploring career opportunities in teaching
• (Parents) hoping to guide their child’s total brain development
• (Entrepreneur) exploring a franchise opportunity

Overview
If you have been passion for teaching and love being with kids this course is ideal for you. Becoming an abacus trainer give you an opportunity to associate and earn throughout your life training children.

Course details
• Understand abacus mental arithmetic course structure and grading system
• Acquisition of 8 skills +,-,x,÷ for both abacus and mind maths
• Effective classroom management and teaching techniques
• Use of lesson plans and multimedia to further enhance the learning experience
• Advanced memorization techniques of arithmetic formulae
• Common errors in mental arithmetic teaching
• Goal setting and time management

Objectives
• Training in theoretical and practical aspects of abacus math, mind math and brain gym, speed writing
• Deep knowledge of student psychology and classroom management
• Generate confidence for teaching abacus to students

Comprehensive 1-week Franchise Training conducted at the Head Office.
Proven marketing techniques.
Personalized home page for your business on the SGLC website.
Standardized forms for efficient paperwork.
Access ``Center Management System`` to manage the business.
Ongoing operations support.

Courses Offered