Mama's comments : Apart from improving in her speed, as expected, I think she is quite detailed and tries her best to do it well in all her masterpieces. Perhaps should ask CQ to frame it up and hang it in our hallway.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Kinderart Exhibition
** Teacher's comments : Jamie has been an attentive student in class. Jamie has also been very helpful and friendly wif her fellow classmates. She has also show ability to understand the forms and identify the shapes. She has done well wif her works, but she needs to speed up a little bit.
Jeremy's 2nd Meet the Teachers' Session
It was kind of rush for me to hurry back after the Jungle Jamboree wif Jamie. However I was very pleased to hear from Jeremy's Form & Chinese Teachers that he is making very good progress in school despite at times being very petty over trivial matters. Looking at the report, 2 things that I'm glad is that he has improved since Term 1 and has scored well areas like recognition of words and reading. I must give credits to Jamie who has been constantly reading to him since he was young. Having said so, as expected, like Jamie when she was in Nursery, communications naturally is not in Mandarin. Hence, he is weaker in expressing himself during Chinese class. Looking at his overall results, there's still alot of rooms for improvement and I recognise the urgency to strengthen his fine motor skills especially when he's in K1 next year when there's alot of writing to be done. Stress sia!!
Aside all these, both teachers commented that Jeremy is a very bright boy who is able to sit still to focus and concentrates very well during lessons. Although he can be restless when doing work (eg coloring or drawing), but he is exceptionally quiet and very attentive during lessons that do not require any writing or coloring. The chinese teacher even commented that he has strong memory retention & his words recognition is fantastic! I was like "WOW" so all the right brain training that I've been doing wif him indeed showing some +ve results. This is something good although he is weaker/slower in motor skills but at least his concepts and IQ are not compromised.
Jungle Jamboree StoryTelling Workshop & Performance
During one of our NLB's trips, I took a brochure re ACE Festival 2009 (May 18 to June 14). Just a year ago, I remembered attending a storytelling workshop organised by Asian StoryTelling Network and it left a deep impression in me till to-date. Hence when I knew that they are running a workshop & performance during this period, I immediately signed up wif Jamie.
I wouldn't say its entertaining wif spotlight and excellent surround system during the performance, however, through these storytellers' intonation, expressions, gestures & body movements and creativities, I had learnt something which I seldom been doing when I tell stories. Definitely a worth trip!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Daily Work
Now that Jamie is going to complete her 9 months English daily language work that she has been doing (except Sat & Sun), I've added Chinese and Math for her. In fact, I believe that consistent work is essential for long term success. Good thing is, each exercise is pretty short so it won't bored her yet she is learning!!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Canon PowerShot A570
Saturday, May 09, 2009
Mini Scrapbook Completed
This was completed last week. Another one coming up next week so stay tune!! Meanwhile, here's the completed 4x6" scrapbook that I did for Jeremy. Ask me what's so good about scrapbooking? Hmm, well, its the joy & satisfaction of seeing how beautifully it can be nicely presented in an acid lignin free scrapbook for many years down the road. These albums will ultimately be a life treasure for our children and generation to come.
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Blessed Mother's Day
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Special Award ??
Jamie handed this "Award" to me at school entrance after school yesterday. Amazingly, she wrote why she gave this special award to me..."for buying me toys" Btw, I do not frequently buy toys for the children. Only occasions reward stickers or small little gift that cost few bucks to light up their day. Anyway, its nice of her to do up this card for me though.
Monday, May 04, 2009
Mother's Day Cards
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Using Chopsticks
Goodbye Mrs Melissa!
Today is Jamie's form teacher last day teaching her class. This teacher has been teaching her since K1 and she knows Jamie pretty well inside out and its a pity that she has to leave as her husband will be outstation to Australia to work for 4 years. Hence she and her 2 children will be following him. Anyway, it took me less than few mins to complete this scrapbook card & quickly asked Jamie to write and draw something which Mrs Melissa can remember her. As usual, she drew her fav star, basket, pineapple & Mr Bean soft toy, hahahhaaa..
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Term 2 Meet the Teachers Session
Friday, April 24, 2009
First Excursion
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Welcome to God's Family, Jamie!
Did this especially for our dearest daughter who took a step of faith to trust in God. Enjoy the slideshow preview for part of a mini scrapbook kit that I've done for Jamie.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Oh My!!!
Monday, April 20, 2009
Is Life Tougher ??
Life has never been too tough for me even though I am without a helper for 3 months. Thank God for giving me enormous strength to pull through life's difficulties and trials. But life has never been traded off for those precious time I've wif our 2 wonderful children who are indeed a blessing from God. Seeing them growing each day, warm my heart, knowing it have been a priviledge to witness (and will be) wif them their every small little milestones that they have gone through and will be going through. What's more do I hope for except for God's mercy & grace to continue to flow throught this family all in all. Amen!
Friday, April 17, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Mini Celebration for Jamie
I did a certificate for Jamie and bought 4 mini muffins for tonight after dinner as to celebrate Jamie accepted Christ on Easter sunday. Nothing fantastic but just to make her feel important to be part of God's family ya.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Cannot Believe that Jamie is growing FAST!
Being a SAHM to my children sometimes can be a physical, challenging and emotional strains but it also means that witnessing them growing and crossing their milestones each day a joy to me !! Just today, I've noticed a small little white tooth emerging out from behind one of her canine tooth ! I am now beginning to learn to let her "go" and have her own decisions made whenever its appropriate/necessary.
Check it out here!!
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Easter Week
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Tang Poem
While I was browsing through some books at Popular, I've found this "treasure" book by chance which I find it very useful though its kind of late to introduce Tang poems to Jamie but better than never right?? It comes wif an audio cd wif some activities to complete after reading the entire poems. So this will be part of our homeschool program for the next few months.
Monday, April 06, 2009
DIY Materials Again
I've started sourcing and making flash cards for linking memory exercises that I am going to use it for the children. Very tiring but I think its very worth it. Also getting some cheapo puzzles to drill Jeremy as I realised that while working wif puzzles, it helps to stimulate the child's right brain. So, I've bought 3 sets for Jamie too since she wants to play. Will get the pictures printed out so that they can reference while solving the puzzles.
Sunday, April 05, 2009
Off Blogging
It's been a bee-zy week last week + I was down wif very bad UTI + Jeremy suddenly developed mild stomach flu on Sat. And it was also my birthday on 1st April!! Nothing fanciful but am not asking for any present from CQ since there's really nothing much that I am lacking. Anyway, we had a simple dinner outside w the kids and decorated a mini cake to bring home after that. Sounded boring??
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Mirror Cube Puzzles
I simply love this IQ game that I've managed to get it from a fren through a Msia supplier ! It's so challenging yet requires a child to think and solve the puzzle at a different level. This was found to be very useful to train Jeremy's observation and problems solving skills. To Jamie, it's just a piece of cake !
Monday, March 30, 2009
More Flash Cards ...
Got these stacks of Chinese flash cards from Lisa lately. It's meant for K2 kids in preparation for P1. After browsing through the words, I think its relatively easy and Jamie can read about 90% of these cards by now. Hmm, wondering how's the standard for higher children kids at P1 level and is Jamie being trained too far beyond P1 ??
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Sea Horse Riding on Unicycle
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Pre-Primary Ballet Preliminary Preview
Tonight I've witnessed Jamie doing her exam dance items one by one and this is one of my fav! She did it so well that I almost cannot believe my eyes! Well done, Jamie!
“Head Over Heels” Couples Run 2009
Above are most of the freebies (few magazines & bottles of mineral water etc) from the goody bag that CQ took back in an orange color Guardian Pharmacy recycled bag after volunteering for
some Couples Run photograph shoots at East Coast Park. I din "woo-ah" over these loots though since I have my own usual sets of skincare products. Shall see who to give it away...
Friday, March 27, 2009
Cooking Session w Mama
Monday, March 23, 2009
Parent-Child School Holiday Work
DIY Materials
Wondering why I have no updates lately?? Ya since CQ is on reservist till 27 March, I somehow sleep late and so wif this extra hours I've, I quickly finish up my DIY teaching materials I've planned for the children and #3. So blogging has been put on "hold" for a while....
Saturday, March 14, 2009
School Holiday
This is the kids' first school holiday without papa as he will be on reservist till end of March. That's very long to me ley!!!! Should be able to handle... just tat not used not seeing jjpapa at home at night lor.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Logico
PanCake
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
The Loooong Wait..........
This is one of the worst wait I've ever encountered! I've been eyeing (since last year) to get these Foogoo water bottle in replacement of those non BPA plastic bottles that Jamie & Jeremy are using. It's definitely worth waiting for ! Yea, so they will be using these straw stainless steel water bottles for peace of mind! RSP $41 each and I'm getting one for $28 !
Color Memory
End of Term 1
It's another Term 1 round up and I've gotten back their school works. While browsing through individual work, I've noticed that Jamie is still maintaining her work well although her handwriting is messier than b4. As for Jeremy, I do not have high expectation on him since his motor skill is slower than his Jie-Jie. However, I am pleased to get compliments from his teachers that he pays attention well during lessons and he can focus when doing work. Check out here for few of his school works update!!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Baby Plus Prenatal Educational System
Monday, March 09, 2009
Eyes Training
Got few sets from a friend's supplier and started Jamie & Jeremy to train their photographic memory. These are categorized into 4 categories, namely Photo Memory, Color Differentiation, Space Memory and Instance Memory. These games will improve the child’s photographic memory and observation skills. I am very impressed wif such training and hopefully can source some suitable cartoons and DIY myself!
Saturday, March 07, 2009
More IQ Games ???
Thank God that both Jamie & Jeremy are very into such brain teasers games and they normally do not fuss whenever we spend some time to play these together. We normally spend our evening time together either reading books or doing some right brain kits. Here Jamie is being challenged and its not easy to solve as each level progresses on. RULE : Put back the 4 puzzle pieces and make sure all boats are hidden except the ones visible on the challenge card. 48 different challenges!
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Self Made Flash Cards
Just bought some blank 4x6" blank cards to DIY the multiplication time table for Jamie. I have not started her on time table while finding the best methods to ease her learning. Will be starting wif flash cards + music that reads out the summation while I flash, I'll also be using Kumon assessment book to boost her understanding on multiplication.
More Blogging ??
I've officially created 1 blog under Jeremy's name. Let's hope I am not overwhelmed wif updating their individual blog as well as this current blog :)
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Monday, March 02, 2009
Mandarin Speech & Drama
I am just so glad to receive the letter from Jeremy's teacher about the Saturday enrichment at his school! While Jamie only started from Term 3 whereby this time, the school allows nursery kids to start from Term 2!! So the timing will be just nice since Jamie will be going for 9am swimming while Jeremy's lesson commences at 830am.
Flash Cards
I am seriously back into flash cards (especially encyclopedic knowledge topics) sessions wif the kids daily. And more reading of both English & Chinese books too! This is so after realising that Jamie is going to hit 6yo come end July and this would means that her left brain will take over right brain. So, alot of right brain stimulations activities will be jamming up for Jamie.
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