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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

It's Always Joyous And Fun

It's always joyous and fun in Amazing Kids. Yes, children love to have fun because they have the right to have fun. Here, in Amazing Kids, besides helping the children to achieve academically, children are encouraged to explore their world with their creativity. As you can see from the pictures, the children could build a house using cushions and 'sarongs' with their imagination. They can pretend play as princesses, fairies, or superheroes with the costumes and masks. They tell stories which delight their friends. They play hide-and-seek by tracing their friends' footsteps. There is so much to learn from them. They are such a fun and joyous team to work and be with. Thank you Amazing Kids for making learning a fun and joyous experience!

It's Always Joyous And Fun

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Superhero Sean

Superhero Sean
25.01.2011 (Tuesday)

Sean simple adores the superhero named Spiderman.  Whenever Sean comes to Amazing Kids, he always asks permission if he could put on the Spiderman costume.  He then has fun with his friends and pretend plays as Spiderman.  Here, Sean confidently poses as his favourite superhero.

Parents' Feedback
Sean loves playing heroes and he can imitate his heroes pretty well.  He is a keen observer when it concerns his favourite heroes.  I hope it will encourage him further in acquiring good positive qualities!  Thank you teachers!

Decisive Zara

Decisive Zara
21.01.2011 (Friday)

Today, Zara and her friends learn about their body parts.  When asked, "Who would like to lie down and be traced by her friends?"  Zara quickly raises up her hands to indicate that she has decided to do it.  Then, Zara hops onto the mahjong paper and lies on it.

Parents' Feedback
Zara always practic at home.
For us that what we call development.
Zara told me at Amazing Kids, teachers always support her in what she want to do.

Elsa's Big, Big Heart

Elsa's Big, Big Heart
21.01.2011 (Friday)

Elsa brings cupcakes for her friends in Amazing Kids today.  She gives each friend a cake.  She remembers her friend, Imran, Zara's brother, who is absent.  Elsa then places a cupcake into Zara's snack box and tells Zara to pass it to Imran.  Elsa uses her big, big heart well!

Parents' Feedback
Elsa has learned the meaning of sharing and friendship.  She misses her friends from previous class.  However, she is adjusting well with her new set of classmates.

Proud Of Her Achievement

Proud Of Her Achievement
21.01.2011 (Friday)

Ashley learns to name her body parts.  In this activity, Ashley walks with a blindfold over her eyes and places the word "face".  She unfolds the blindfold, and completes the activity with a victorious smile.  She is proud to know that she has matched it correctly.

Parents' Feedback
Ashley has progressed so well in her learning abilities!  She uses her senses to help her learn...  The teaching methods of tracing fingers over ridged letters have certainly been a success in helping Ashley recognise her letters by feel.  Thank you teachers!

Adam Sorts And Classifies

Adam Sorts And Classifies
21.01.2011 (Friday)

Adam enjoys using the fruits and vegetables learning materials in Amazing Kids.  Here, Adam sorts and classifies the fruits and vegetables accordingly.  This activity shows that Adam has developed the skill to classify.  Classifying is an important skill to counting later on.

Parents' Feedback
Yes, at home Adam also classifies his toys sometimes.  Lately, everyday back from teacher's house, he will talk about what he learns in school.  He says "today I learn words, letters, toys, kick a ball with Alif and run super fast, and strike.  Am not sure about the strike.  Hahaha.  I think its bowling!  Hehe.  But he has learn to communicate more.

Jien And His Friends

Jien And His Friends
21.01.2011 (Friday)

Jien has made many friends in Amazing Kids and everyone love him.  Jien is simply adorable and he is learning well.  He is able to join his friends and do fun activities together, sometimes.  He is comfortable and feels at home, here in Amazing Kids.

Parents' Feedback
I think it is a great start for him to be able to know more kids around his age and to interact with others besides family members.  However, he still needs to learn how to love, care and share with others.
By Amazing Kids being his 2nd 'home', I hope he will soon participate more actively in the classes/activities.

Azri The Overcomer

Azri The Overcomer
19.01.2011 (Wednesday)

Azri enjoys doing cutting and pasting.  He uses the scissors well and is careful not to hurt himself.  One day, he accidentally cut his finger.  He quickly overcomes this experience and has since then, learn to cut well with the scissors.  Most importantly, he remembers to be careful when he uses the scissors!

Parents' Feedback
Azri got improvement in doing cutting and he is really careful after the incident happen to him.  The experience give him a lesson learn.  Since the accident he always remind to everybody to be more careful.

Alif Pretends To Be A Robot

Alif Pretends To Be A Robot
17.01.2011 (Monday)

This year, Alif works closely with Adam in Amazing Kids.  During Word Time, Alif observes his good friend, Adam pretending as a robot.  Alif learns from Adam and pretends to be a robot too.  Alif uses a toilet paper tube to assist him in doing so.

Parents' Feedback
It seem's that Alif is progressing positively, with his imagination, creating his own stories (sometimes lying), he even sometimes talking by himself using the mobile phone.  Lately, he's playing the TV remote control by choosing his favourite channel 613 Astro.  When he is with his baby sister, he'll pretend like they're chatting, while he's actually talking alone.  His interest in knowing things increased.  While the grandma is frying fish, he insist in learning how to fry too.  When he sees a motorcycle, he'll say that he wants to ride the bike and I'll have to be the passenger.  Overall, we're happy with his achievement.  Only sometimes, when he is unsure of something (example: the letter U, V, X & Y), he'll speak out quietly.  Keep up the goodwork, teachers.  Many thanks to Amazing Kids.  We'll try our very best to practice all the education methods as you teach us for Alif.

Aesthetically Confident Azmiera

Aesthetically Confident Azmiera
14.01.2011 (Friday)

When it comes to taking photos, Azmiera is one young girl who does not shy away.  Azmiera is ever ready to take photos and is confident with herself.  Here, Azmiera wears a "kung fu master" costume and spontaneously strikes a pose when the camera comes by.

Parents' Feedback
Based on the story above we realise Azmiera are often act spontaneously in whatever she did.  She seems very confident on herself and are not shy to show it.  Also one of her favourite hobby are taking photos and always ready when it come to taking picture.  It show Azmiera eager to learn and act spontaneously whenever it needs.

Responsible Raimie

Responsible Raimie
14.01.2011 (Friday)

Raimie accidentally spills some of his drinking water on the floor.  He then learns to accept responsibility by cleaning up after himself.  Raimie wipes the floor dry with a mop.  After that, he returns the mop to where he gets it.  Well done, Raimie!

Parents' Feedback
We're very proud of Raimie.  Even when he makes a mess at home, he will want to clean it up all by himself. :) He's learning to take more responsibilities now since he's now a big brother to his baby sister.  I'm sure Raimie will continue to set a good example to all.

Germaine Makes New Friends

Germaine Makes New Friends
12.01.11 (Wednesday)

Germaine begins the New Year by making new friends with Elsa and Zara.  This year, Germaine works closely with Elsa and Zara which facilitates in strengthening their friendship.  Germaine also enjoys "Thinking Time" with them.

Parents' Feedback
She surprised us by being able to read the whole story from the book.  Germaine enjoys reading to us and tries to point words in other books as well.

Lovely Laura

Lovely Laura
11.01.11 (Tuesday)

Today, Laura comes in to Amazing Kids dressed in a lovely skirt.  A skirt perfectly fit for a lovely girl like Laura, a princess.  When asked, Laura says, "Daddy bought this for me."  Then, she smiles and expresses herself by spinning and twirling round and round.  Laura says, "See, teacher.  Look at me!"

Parents' Feedback
She still look forward to go to school everyday.  Maybe she like to show off her dresses!  Besides that, Laura felt bored during school break or weekends.  Lately, she practised a few words of Bahasa at home.  We enjoyed listening to her.  Overall, she is very happy studying at Amazing Kids.  Thank You Teachers!

Alannah Tidies Up

Alannah Tidies Up
03.01.2011 (Monday)

It's the first day of school and Alannah is a fast learner.  After using the learning materials on an activity mat, Alannah tidies up.  Alannah rolls up the mat nicely and places it at the right place.  Well done, Alannah!

Parents' Feedback
We are pleased to know that she can tidy up stuff on her own, hopefully there's a continuity at home as well.

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