June Holiday Programmes??

As the mid-year holiday is just around the corners, I've already planned out some programmes to keep the kids occupied and fulfilled. I will still be carrying out my daily right brain training wif both of them while on certain days, they will be send out to attend some workshops near our place. As usual, there'll be some outdoor excursions too ! I just hope that they will be as excited as I do.

Tooth Fairy

This is a backlog report.... Jamie has finally dropped her 1st baby tooth on 12th May (Tues) some 3wks ago!! Yea!! It was quite tough for her initiately as she din know what to expect and if it's gonna be painful or not. Thank God she had a painless experience during lunch time in school when she ate some bread ! So I gotten her this little gift bag to safe-keep her lil tooth for memory's sake.

Mental Arithmetic

Jamie will be ending her Montessori Math coming mid June which I find that she has been learning it at very slow pace for the past 7 months from a montessori school near her school. It's solely out of convenience that I've enrolled her since its just within walking distance. But judging at the speed, I've decided to pull her out since she benefits more when learning at home wif me (contradicting right??). Anyway, I'm exploring CMA Mental Arithmetic for her this coming June holiday b4 I give birth so that I can homeschool her during my confinement period in August-September when she will not be able to attend lessons. Meanwhile, I've bought a simple basic book & a wooden abacus to self learnt at home. Hopefully can coach her during her period of absentism.

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.

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.

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!

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!!

Canon PowerShot A570

I was shocked when I knew that this photo was taken by my digital cam!! See the blurring image at the background? I thought such camera cannot achieve this effect ley!

Thank you papa for the lovely flowers. Jamie also did a Mother's Day card that she drew it herself.

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.

Blessed Mother's Day

Jeremy handed this to me after school today. I thought its for me but the cookies ended up in the children's tummy!!

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.

Mother's Day Cards

Was impressed that these 2 Labor Day homeworks were done shortly on Sunday night b4 we did a final touchup today! Don't they look similar? Aiyah no time for more creativity lor!

Using Chopsticks

Bought a new set of Thomas Train chopsticks for Jeremy in order to stimulate his right brain. And both kids enjoyed using it so much that Jamie can even eat her meals using chopsticks through out!

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..

Term 2 Meet the Teachers Session

Met Jamie's teachers after sending Jeremy to school. Generally she is progressing well and was told that she will be ready for P1 next year. However few things which I am praying that she will overcome it soon. #1 complete work faster #2 improve her handwriting #2 speak up more in Chinese lessons.

First Excursion

This is Jeremy's first excursion at JCK! And coincidently its the entire school Nursery all the way up to K2 kids school wide excursion !! It's from 830am - 230pm. Yipppee!! I will have a long 6 hours of break to run errands !

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.

Oh My!!!

This is soooooooooo sweet! I found this in one of my folders, hidden among those that I've never bother to see what's inside. This was taken 1.5years ago. Now, I am REALLY missing Jamie's straight long hair :(

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!