September 2 - 5, 2010
September 2nd marked the first day of school for the girls. This school year will be a huge change for both of them. Since Alisha has been out of school for the majority of the school year in 2009-2010, attending a different school full-time was an adjustment for her. We were proud that Ashley didn't have any separation anxiety or clinginess as previously anticipated on the first day of school. As for Alisha, she couldn't wait for school to start while Ashley expressed her trepidation for attending a different school.
For the first couple of days of school, the teachers usually go over the logistics and drills for emergencies. As a result, Alisha came home with a long face on the first two days until the importance of rules, regulations and emergency prepardness was explained to her. After the following Monday, she was all smiles and loved her teacher for introducing the weather book and a variety of resources inside her classroom. As a Second grader, typing will be introduced and students will be expected to type at least 25 wpm before entering the Third grade. One saving grace for all parents with their kid(s) in the Montessori program is that there is almost no homework for these students. Montessori teaching relies heavily on utilizing all senses to solve problems and get their creative juices flowing.
On Sunday, it was the first day for Chinese school. The students lined up with their uniforms and waited to be led to their respective classroom. The only thing Ashley was excited about was what snack I had packed for her. Alisha couldn't wait to learn new words and collect gifts for doing well. She's such an overachiever when it's something she loves! Since class is 3 hours long, it was a breather for the parents! :) Afterwards, Ashley had abacus class for an hour while Alisha got to relax in the recycled art class. Again, the only motivation for Ashley to be in abacus class is because she can earn candies when she answers the questions correctly. The serene nature of the craft class is what Alisha needed after one year of total chaos and losing control of her life. From her expressions, this was definitely the class she needs to bring back her sanity through all the craziness over the last year.
September 2nd marked the first day of school for the girls. This school year will be a huge change for both of them. Since Alisha has been out of school for the majority of the school year in 2009-2010, attending a different school full-time was an adjustment for her. We were proud that Ashley didn't have any separation anxiety or clinginess as previously anticipated on the first day of school. As for Alisha, she couldn't wait for school to start while Ashley expressed her trepidation for attending a different school.
For the first couple of days of school, the teachers usually go over the logistics and drills for emergencies. As a result, Alisha came home with a long face on the first two days until the importance of rules, regulations and emergency prepardness was explained to her. After the following Monday, she was all smiles and loved her teacher for introducing the weather book and a variety of resources inside her classroom. As a Second grader, typing will be introduced and students will be expected to type at least 25 wpm before entering the Third grade. One saving grace for all parents with their kid(s) in the Montessori program is that there is almost no homework for these students. Montessori teaching relies heavily on utilizing all senses to solve problems and get their creative juices flowing.
On Sunday, it was the first day for Chinese school. The students lined up with their uniforms and waited to be led to their respective classroom. The only thing Ashley was excited about was what snack I had packed for her. Alisha couldn't wait to learn new words and collect gifts for doing well. She's such an overachiever when it's something she loves! Since class is 3 hours long, it was a breather for the parents! :) Afterwards, Ashley had abacus class for an hour while Alisha got to relax in the recycled art class. Again, the only motivation for Ashley to be in abacus class is because she can earn candies when she answers the questions correctly. The serene nature of the craft class is what Alisha needed after one year of total chaos and losing control of her life. From her expressions, this was definitely the class she needs to bring back her sanity through all the craziness over the last year.
Amy, I've been waiting for your update for sooo long! :)
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