We took the earliest class, which start at 9am and last for 90 mins. We chose this class because it fit well into Ern's morning nap schedule, which is usually around 10.30 - 11am. We were the first few to arrive and the teacher already expecting Ching Ern.
We were ushered to the "Toy Room" where there were lots of toys for children to play, like tent, bears (in all sizes), chairs, kitchen, sewing machine, etc. The theme for the day was Bear, so you can see many bears hang and place around the room, be it paper cutting bears, small to big bears. According to the teacher, the first 15-20 mins is to enable the kids to familiarize/warm up with the environment and their friends. The teacher complimented Ern because being the first timer, she didn't cry or show any puzzle/afraid look. In fact, she blend in pretty fast, I would say. Well, Ern turned out to be the youngest toddler in the class. :-) Most of toddlers are around 18-24 months range and they are regular attendees as they know their friend's name well.
After then, the kids were moved to another open space room (with shelter) where they get to experience and play on sand, water, painting, art & craft work. The children was given an apron to wear and Ching Ern looked so cute on it although it was a little big for her.
1st Activity: Paste Bear paper cuts on a paper bag
There were 3 different colors of bear - 2 to stick on the front & back of the paper bag & the other 1 to put inside the bag. Of cause Ching Ern didn't know how & what to do since this is her art work. She didn't show much expression when she first touched the glue (the sticky type) but she kept on rubbing her sticky fingers. LOL "Mission" complete with daddy's help.
2nd Activity: Color Painting
Freestyle of painting. If you see from the 'masterpiece', the long lines were painted with daddy holding Ern's hand. The small & messy spots were Ching Ern's work & her hand print.
3rd Activity: Necklace Making
The teacher cut out different colors of big straw into smaller piece. The task was to join the small pieces of straw by using a string. Then, slot in a bear picture in between (like a pendant) the straws before tieing the knot. Maybe Ern's motor coordination is still at the early stage, she didn't put in the piece correctly into the string. She missed it all the time! LOL...After a while, she get bored and lost the interest.
4th Activity: Fish Pond
Of all the activities, Ching Ern liked this activity the most. I think she may reckoned the fish pond look similar like her bath tub because I normally placed the shower duck (to keep her occupied). The school prepared ladle for the kids to scoop and play with various types of sea creatures inside the pond. 
The teacher had placed different bears at the playground for the kids to hunt the bear. Of cause Ching Ern knew nothing but just walked around happily. We let Ching Ern to try to slide, the kiddy house, etc. She doesn't know how to slide because she lifted her leg up!!
Last Activity: Picnic & Sing Song
All the toddlers & parents sited on the ground for picnic. The school prepared light snack and there was one parent brought sausages and egg sandwiches. We didn't let Ching Ern to eat by herself as she doesn't really know how to bite and chew. I gave her some bread and she drank her own water. After a short break, the teacher sang sons and ask the kid to follow her instruction along the way. All the kids were given a bear and did some simple act like 'up', 'back', 'hug'. My little girl puzzled at the beginning but after a few repeats on the song, Ching Ern started to catch the meaning and she followed along. That was because she knows what is 'up' and we helped her to place the bear on top of her head.
After then, it was followed by the "Good Bye Song". All the kids went to hug the teacher before they went off. Ching Ern didn't hug but just gave teacher a 'sayang'. :-)
Luckily the distance from the school to Poh Poh's house is only 10 mins. We gave Ching Ern a quick bath and right after that, she went into her lala land (her morning nap).
Do we plan to sign up for Ching Ern? Not now...Ern is still young for these activities.
7 comments:
Wow, I love the programs! But the necklace very hard for her, maybe for older kids lah.
Too bad I can't find these programs here. The school looks very nice.
Where is Mommy in the picture? Busy snapping pictures? :) Great to know that there are variations to the programs from week to week.
The school has very good programmes. Is it expensive?
Shoppingmum - it's an old bungalow with huge compound. So, they can organize lots of outdoor game.
Irene - I read your blog on it as well. Although same theme, i think they change here and there.
Mummykhong - it's not cheap, ~ RM140 per month for 4X of 90 mins class
Actually you can do most of the activities at your own house...just need to make time & effort...can save money.
It's a good way to get down and dirty without dirtying our own house :)
I love the program too. I wish to sign Anne up for a playgroup too when we back to Malaysia this year end.
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