Ethan's 3rd Birthday Cake -I didn't believe it was possible... until we saw it/ate it!!!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Interests & Activities
Can't resist putting this up,anyway,I'll probably stop posting for a while and ......
(1)JX played today on the drumset for the first time and lo and behold,we strongly believe he has got the talent!Had a chat with one of the person i/c "there" and he said: if a child has the interest and aptitude,sustain that interest in him/her so that perhaps he/she could pursue this interest in future.The environment (including parental support)is important too.
(2)We played a game for the past few weeks with him and he is very interested.You could try this out with your child/children too: create simple maps.Mahjong paper is big enough,else you could start with A4 size paper and start creating a simple map on your surroundings.E.g.the place you stay,the buses and routes you need to take to go to grandparents' house,the zoo,the library etc.Add in traffic lights,trees etc.Then,tape 3/4 A4 size papers together to extend your map!
Have fun!!
(1)JX played today on the drumset for the first time and lo and behold,we strongly believe he has got the talent!Had a chat with one of the person i/c "there" and he said: if a child has the interest and aptitude,sustain that interest in him/her so that perhaps he/she could pursue this interest in future.The environment (including parental support)is important too.
(2)We played a game for the past few weeks with him and he is very interested.You could try this out with your child/children too: create simple maps.Mahjong paper is big enough,else you could start with A4 size paper and start creating a simple map on your surroundings.E.g.the place you stay,the buses and routes you need to take to go to grandparents' house,the zoo,the library etc.Add in traffic lights,trees etc.Then,tape 3/4 A4 size papers together to extend your map!
Have fun!!
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Adult language vs Baby language
This is really fascinating.I believe most of you have experienced this too.My mum (main care-taker)has always been communicating with my boy in adult language.She doesn't believe in using baby language like "pom pom","shi shi","mum mum" etc.
Just spoke over the phone with my boy and he actually surprised me,it's like he has changed to a new person all of a sudden.Our mandarin conversation goes like this:
JX:Are you alone at home?
Me:Yes.
JX:Are you afraid when you are alone at home?
Me:No,why did you ask? Who told you to ask this question??
JX: ......
Me:Would you be afraid if you are alone at home?
JX: Yes.
Me: Why?
JX: Because I have no one to talk to.
Me: (nearly fainted......)
Just spoke over the phone with my boy and he actually surprised me,it's like he has changed to a new person all of a sudden.Our mandarin conversation goes like this:
JX:Are you alone at home?
Me:Yes.
JX:Are you afraid when you are alone at home?
Me:No,why did you ask? Who told you to ask this question??
JX: ......
Me:Would you be afraid if you are alone at home?
JX: Yes.
Me: Why?
JX: Because I have no one to talk to.
Me: (nearly fainted......)
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