October 16, 2008
Writing Exercises
These days.. Chloe have to do homework, like writing and recognizing words. I had always thought or made to think that “primary” was kindergarten but I was wrong. Apparently, here in Canada.. or in my daughter’s school.. they expect them to know stuff already. I don’t remember doing this already .. so I am now in kinda of panic mode. I feel really, really bad .. because when chloe fussed up after a long day of school..and i still make her practice writing.. I get upset with her.. and raise my voice. And she would cry and come hug me and say.. “don’t shout at me .. mama! i love you .. you know!”
She is really such a good kid.. and took to school so well.. and yet.. now we have to force her to hurry up.. and learn all these things.. when we could have paced her out properly.. and didn’t. Most days.. i feel like smacking myself.. for listening to “some” people that pre-school wasn’t necessary.. and she will get taught .. once she gets into “primary” school. I’m torn in between pulling her out of “primary” school now.. and putting her back one year in pre-school.. and then go back in next year. Yet.. the school evaluation teacher has yet to call and it’s already Thursday..! *sigh* ..! and kinda upset..!
Don’t worry lah, kids pick things up really quickly in school. Wait for the evaluation first then decide lor…
Comment by dilutedmagnetics — October 16, 2008 @ 11:01 am
*hugs* Don’t worry….just be consistent and give her a little bit everyday. Try not to shout as this may put her off it. It’s a real struggle, isn’t it? How much work do our preschoolers really need to do before they enter Primary One??? Well, for KL, I did my research and checked out the text books for Primary One for all schools (Chinese School, Local School, International School) so I know exactly where Tee stands. Because you know, so many people say so many things…..so I thought, what the heck, rather than listen, let me go find out myself.
All will be well…..consistency is key.
Comment by Big Pumpkin — October 17, 2008 @ 11:43 am
I can see why you’re panicking. But let’s just wait for the evaluation and see how. Anyway, she’s only 4.5 years old so I’m still kinda surprised she’s going to primary school.
Comment by sesame — October 19, 2008 @ 9:15 am
the school system is a lot different now. kids should start going to school at age 3. Private schools here do not accept kids that didn’t go to pre-school.
Comment by Girlie — October 21, 2008 @ 7:19 am