Joshie's work at school

Or rather, mummy's.

Watermelons decorated with playdoh. The children were each given a picture of a watermelon and some green playdoh. They were required to roll the playdoh to form thin strips and to press them down on the lines of the watermelon. Joshie's is the middle one. He didn't like the thin strips and made circles instead =P

This is the inside of the watermelon. The children had to scrunch up black pieces of paper to resemble seeds and stick it on the red flesh.

Snorkeler. They were instructed to paste the pipe cleaner on the mask and tear little tiny papers to resemble bubbles.

Joshie's progress at playschool

After much observation and serious thought, I have decided to let him continue. Starting last week, he has been more sociable and I can see that he is enjoying himself too. Here are some pictures of him in class.

Craft for that day - a magician's hat. The children were asked to colour the shapes before sticking them onto the cone-shaped hat.

This is the end result of his craft. The hat didn't "survive" long, he pulled out all the shapes the next day.

After playschool - a tired Joshie. It was a really hot day and we were waiting for the pedestrian light to turn green.

LeapSchoolHouse

I finally enrolled him in a playschool. Running out of ideas on activities to do with him so I thought I'd better send him to school. At least he will be kept occupied even though it's only a twice weekly 90 minute session. It's an accompanied programme so I still don't have my ME time yet. Couldn't find a drop-off programme that I feel comfortable with so for now, Joshie goes to school with mummy.

The school, LeapSchoolHouse is located at the mall just opposite our apartment. Very convenient! He started his first official lesson last Wednesday and I am still observing him closely so that I can decide whether to let him continue next term. He seems quite withdrawn and is not very interested to socialise with the other kids. I presume it's because they are all younger than him, they are roughly 18-19 months old while he is already 21 months old. This boy likes to mix with older kids!!! Anyway, will just observe for another week before I make the decision. I think next week is the deadline to inform the school so that they can either secure our place or release it to other parents on the waiting list.

Here's a picture of him in his official school T-shirt. The students are required to wear this T-shirt to class all the time.



Colouring his face mask.




Listening intently during story time.




"Teacher, look........I caught a fish!"

One more week, Joshie......before Mummy decides whether to let you continue!