Legacy Orientation and singing

We had a orientation session at Legacy School for the boy's Grade 1 admission. He insisted on tagging along.

I loved the school, the infrastructure, their teaching methodologies and they went to great lengths to explain our current education system and how they differ - it is very very child centric. We also talked about the various schooling boards - IB, Cambridge, ICSE and CBSE. The fee is higher than the regular schools. The boy loves the school though.

We need to take a call soon.

The boy has started singing, making up his own words. To be honest, what do I say - a bit painful on the ears. But then I guess extra skills have to be encouraged at this age?

Ganesha and PTM

The boy had a coloring event during the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in the apartment last Thursday.

The meeting and the PTM over the weekend went well. On a sad note, after teaching children for 35 years, the school is closing down next year due to lack of enrollments :-(

At the  PTM, his teacher told us she is happy with his progress and no complaints. He is participating more, his temper has reduced. The boys in the class are very competitive and talks a lot more for their age!  He gives up when there are big words to write and the teacher has suggested that he do some of it at home.

Fever

And out of school for 2 days. The boy was very upset that he could not attend school.
That did not deter him from attending football classes. He was also thrilled that he finally got to wear his new colors and shoes.

Cycling on his own

The boy has learnt to start and ride the cycle on his own with no training wheels.

Initially he was able to balance after 4-5 sessions but could not start on his own. Later he learnt that too.

School timing fantasies

The boy - "I wish there was school everyday, but only from 830 to 1130 and not till 130. That way it will be equal on Saturdays and Sundays also and I will not be bored on weekends"

Orphanage and piggy bank

"Where are you going tomorrow? It's Independence Day and a holiday."
"I am going to an orphanage."
"What is that?"
"It is a place where there are children who don't have nice clothes to wear, pencil, eraser, books and such things which you have. Some of us are helping by giving them money to buy things."
"How much money are you giving?"
"X rupees"
The boy thought, and after a while "Could I give some money from my piggy bank?"
My heart melted.

It also reinforces my thought that our children learn from our actions.
They observe. A lot.
You may not notice.
One big sponge they are that soaks up things.
Put out the good things and they will soak that up.

Football!

On Friday, the boy had his passport renewal. That went off peacefully.

The boy started on his football trial class and he is super excited and wants to take it up. Every Saturday and Sunday mornings.

He has learnt to take the potty seat, put it on the WC and do it on his own.