Category Archives: Books
It’s okay to be different
Last Friday when we were in JB, K was rattling off about how “It’s okay to be xxx” and “It’s okay to be yyy”. These were actually lines from the book above. I flipped through it quickly in school just … Continue reading
Pizza
Because the current theme in school is food, K’s class made pizzas for themselves this morning. K’s version didn’t have cheese, and he told me that it was nice. Still on the topic of pizzas, I must share that one … Continue reading
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Book recommendations for 0 – 1 year old baby
Attended baby Levin’s full month party today and chatted with his parents about the importance of starting to read to him early. There’s something about the picture above that makes it look like it’s taken by a pro camera, but … Continue reading
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At home in December 2011
Realized that I haven’t been posting recent photos of the boys at home. So here goes …. 14 Dec 11: Trying to march and play the drum (with a wooden chopstick) at the same time. 15 Dec 11: Usurping all … Continue reading
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Squishy stomach
K is learning about the body in his science class. The last lesson was on teeth and today he came home with a squishy stomach (squishy things are stapled inside, so clever of the science teacher to think of that).
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Wrapping books
Titus is busy trying to help me wrap a new book that we’ve just received by post last week. No matter how many times I tell him that it’s not scotch tape, he still calls the plastic wrapper “scotch … Continue reading
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Of separation anxiety, dinosaurs, and books purchased so far
T is having serious separation anxiety issues this week. He’s been crying for three straight days when I left him in school. He clings on to me whenever we reach school and just refuses to let me leave. Hopefully this … Continue reading
Of naughty behaviour, reading routine, and new reading material
K and T took turns being naughty this morning. K refused to share his snacks with T on the way to the carpark, and cried non stop when we forced him to do so. T refused to let me leave … Continue reading
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Ramblings …
T cannot say “egg yolk” and “sea anemone” accurately. He can say “egg” and “yolk” separately but when said together it becomes “egg milk”. He’s really funny because he knows it is not an “egg milk” and will laugh when … Continue reading
Ducking for Apples
Kaizer and his class visited the library this morning. They’ve been visiting the libraries in the Western part of Singapore once a month to borrow books. Today he came home with two books and he was busy trying to “read” … Continue reading
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Computers in the library
Four months ago, I had a post where I shared that they liked to play with the computers at the Clementi Library. They still do. Kaizer attempted to use the search service to look for authors/titles/subjects with “Kaizer Wg”. Titus … Continue reading
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Quickie post
I had a decadent weekend. Decadent because I went off to Bangkok to eat and shop! That’s like barely a week since I’m back from my Phuket trip. Decadent also because I left Kok Loon and the boys behind, and … Continue reading
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Shut your eyes
While teaching Kaizer about sound energy a few weeks ago, we carried out a simple activity whereby we’ll shut our eyes to listen to the sounds around and then take turns to describe it. Titus likes that activity … Continue reading
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Random conversations with a two year old
Mid July I was reading the boys a book titled “Herbivores and Carnivores”. While reading, I also explained to the boys that both of them are omnivores because they eat meat and vegetables. Titus can’t pronounce these big words properly, so whenever … Continue reading
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Changes to children’s room
A month ago, I blogged that we were thinking of carrying out some changes to the children’s room to make it attractive for them sleep there on their own instead of bunking in with us. Last week I finally walked … Continue reading
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The Roald Dahl Treasury
Kaizer is unable to read on his own yet, but he thoroughly enjoys being read to. So I decided that I’ll not go along the route of teaching him how to read independently but gradually introduce more complex reading material … Continue reading
Computer addicts …
… in the making! The library set up two new computers near the children’s science book shelves and the boys wasted no time to check them out. I am very adamant when it comes to limiting their access to tech … Continue reading
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Four syllabus
Heard Titus articulate his first four syllabus word yesterday. And the word is caterpillar! He’s been prompted to say it because we’ve been reading Jack Kent’s “The Caterpillar and Polliwog (another name for a tadpole)” for the past three nights. Titus … Continue reading
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The Ding Dang Man
When we were in Taipei, the 7-11 stores there were having a Doraemon promotion, so we purchased a cute Doraemon lanyard for Kaizer. Other than a card holder, it comes with a mini pen and a mini booklet. The booklet … Continue reading
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Favourite bits of the May 2011 Taipei trip
Hiking up Elephant’s Hill. There were lots of hiking routes around the city, but because it was perpetually drizzling throughout our entire stay in Taipei, we picked a rather easy route that took us less about 3 hours to complete (including travelling time). Pity … Continue reading
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Colour pencils from the library
The National Libraries are having a promotion right now. For every twelve books borrowed using the same library card (can combine a few receipts), you are entitled to redeem a box of coloured pencils. We redeemed a box today and … Continue reading
Reading by the window
On Sunday afternoon, Titus read an alphabet book by the window. I’m looking at his legs now, and I almost wanted to title the post “relaxing by the window” instead of “reading by the window”, hee …
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At home in April 2011
7 Apr 11: Drinking milk and flipping through Chinese books together before bedtime. 11 Apr 11: When it comes to main meals, Titus is a non fussy eater. He’ll happily take the carbs + meat + veg that I cut … Continue reading
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Kaizer in school in April 2011
7 Apr 11: A book titled “Camera” was read to the children. Then, the children shared their experiences on using a camera. Words such as “mad” and “pictures” were introduced to them. As an extension activity, the children used a real … Continue reading
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Alphabet teacher
Kaizer patiently went through this alphabet book with Titus just now. He would point to a letter, say it out, wait for Titus to say the letter out (in the best way he can), and then move on to the … Continue reading
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Library @ Blk 322 Clementi Avenue 5
Blogged a bit about the Clementi Community Children’s Library last year. Rain or shine, me and the boys have been visiting the library every single week for the past 6 months. Mostly on Wednesdays, but sometimes on Thursdays too. Sad to … Continue reading
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Bintan Lagoon Resorts: In the room
We lugged along stationary, books and magazines for the trip. Lucky for us, because they kept the boys occupied for quite a bit. Here, the boys are trying to cut out some pictures from an 8 Days advert insert. Titus … Continue reading
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Psycho motor skills
His psycho motor skills have definitely improved! He’s turning 18 months old this Thursday and he’s now able to slot all his pack up all his mini board books by stuffing them into their boxes.
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小太阳阅读计划
This is the name of the series that we’re currently reading. The complete series is available on www.pelangibooks.com and they are able to deliver to Singapore as well. I’ve never ordered from the website before though, as I’m quite hopeless … Continue reading
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Trees, wood, paper
Today’s science class carried on with the theme of materials. The children were introduced to different types of paper, and the teacher explained how paper was derived from wood and how wood was derived from trees. According to Kaizer, she … Continue reading
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