Yesterday was Phoebe's first day in Seng Kang Methodist Children Centre (SKMCC). It is a pre-school run by the Seng Kang Methodist Church. Phoebe is attending the nursery this year. Her class is Joy 1. Lessons begin from 8.15 to 11.15 a.m. She takes the school bus to school and back to my parents' place.
Phoebe did not cry on her first day of school. She was attentive in class, remembered to sit up straight and cross her legs when listening to the teacher telling her a story on "The Enormous Turnip". I was so proud of her when I saw her so well-behaved. They had daily devotion where they would gather to pray and sing a few Praise songs. Snack was good, they had waffles and according to Phoebe, she ate two slices :) For play time, the children played with water and some rode on the tricycle. They also did some colouring and played with some manipulatives such as legos and blocks.
What I like about the school is that, it is well organised and the teachers knew what they were doing and what to expect of. Most importantly, there is biblical knowledge imparted to the children. Children of this age is the most impressionable, so it would be good to teach them about God and the good values so that they would grow up carrying these spiritual knowledge with them. The school also does not emphasize so much on academic performance. They believe in letting children learn through play, hence children are given time to mingle and socialise while they engage in play activities.
I was rather surprise when Phoebe displayed some independence. For example, she was able to identify her water bottle amongst the rest and open it up to drink on her own. She could also go toilet on her own during the toilet break. She returned her plate to the auntie after eating and she asked for one more waffle when she has finished her first piece! When I watched her through the window while standing outside the classroom, there were a few times when I was emotionally stirred but I didn't want to shed a tear especially when my girl did not! I think I am also heavily inflicted by the "MCITC" syndrome! (My Child Is The Cutest)
Phoebe did not cry on her first day of school. She was attentive in class, remembered to sit up straight and cross her legs when listening to the teacher telling her a story on "The Enormous Turnip". I was so proud of her when I saw her so well-behaved. They had daily devotion where they would gather to pray and sing a few Praise songs. Snack was good, they had waffles and according to Phoebe, she ate two slices :) For play time, the children played with water and some rode on the tricycle. They also did some colouring and played with some manipulatives such as legos and blocks.
What I like about the school is that, it is well organised and the teachers knew what they were doing and what to expect of. Most importantly, there is biblical knowledge imparted to the children. Children of this age is the most impressionable, so it would be good to teach them about God and the good values so that they would grow up carrying these spiritual knowledge with them. The school also does not emphasize so much on academic performance. They believe in letting children learn through play, hence children are given time to mingle and socialise while they engage in play activities.
I was rather surprise when Phoebe displayed some independence. For example, she was able to identify her water bottle amongst the rest and open it up to drink on her own. She could also go toilet on her own during the toilet break. She returned her plate to the auntie after eating and she asked for one more waffle when she has finished her first piece! When I watched her through the window while standing outside the classroom, there were a few times when I was emotionally stirred but I didn't want to shed a tear especially when my girl did not! I think I am also heavily inflicted by the "MCITC" syndrome! (My Child Is The Cutest)
2 comments:
Your sweetie is so sensible. So proud of her, right? :)
yah, very proud of her :)
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