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tImE wiTh J - 3

J's PoWeR #8
* lesson on being helpful to one another *
Cher X: Children, remember is good to help your friends. You will be happy when you help them.
* ~hours later ... during playtime *
Child J: Cher X, can you help me remove this toy please?
Cher X: * no immediate response as was busy with other children who were doing their work *
Child J: Cher X, you... you must help me you know... you help me then you will be happy
Cher X: @@! Haha!

J's PoWeR #9
Cher Lim: Child J, so do you want to go with us for the excursion?
Child JW: * in deep thought * Yes! Yes! I want to go!
Friend JN: Then... Then you must ask your mother to pay $xx ok
Child JW: * in deep thought * But... But I dont have money in my pocket
Friend JN: Then... Then you must ask your daddy to work hard
Cher Lim: * enjoying their conversation *

J's PoWeR #10
* work time *
Friend ST: Friend SY I bring you ok
Friend SY: Ok... I want to go!
Friend ST: I... I bring you and bring him (Friend M)
Friend M: =)
Child J: Then... Then me lehz?
Friend ST: * in deep thought for a sec * No... you cannot
Friend SY: Yes... You cannot
Child J: I want! I want!
Friend ST: Cannot! You always shout! I... I already gave you many chance! (hmm... sound familiar? haha!)
Child J: I want! I want to go!
Friend SY: Cannot... You cannot go
Friend M: Ya lohz... later at night you shout, we cannot sleep
Cher Lim: * laughing sercetly ... didnt interfere, listening to their conversation *
Child ST: I bring Child SY and Child M only!
Child J: Cher Lim... ... ... .... * burst out CRYING *
Cher Lim: * flipped ... like that also can cry *
ps: Child ST is from Thailand so she actually wanted to bring them with her there

J's PoWeR #11
* Cher Lim spotted a mark on Child M's face *
Cher Lim: Child M, what happened to your face?
Child M: * fearful look * Child J, Child J used pencil and made my face
Cher Lim: @@! Oh no, is quite a deep mark! When did it happened?
Child M: there! * pointed to their working table *
Cher Lim: * volcano erupting * Child J, you come here now!
Child J: * innocently doing his work * Yes Cher Lim? But... but I'm doing my work you know
Cher Lim: You continue later, come here now!
Child J: * walked over * Yes Cher Lim?
Cher Lim: What happened to Child M's face?
Child J: I... I dont know
Cher Lim: Child M, who went to scratch your face?
Child M: Child J
Child J: @@!
Cher Lim: Child J, was you the one who scratched Child M's face with a pencil?
Child J: @@! I... Sorry... I promised I will not do it again
Cher Lim: * volcano erupted as mark on Child M's face quite bad * Child J... * nagging session *
I need to bring you to the principal's office
Child J: * immediately bursted out crying * I... I dont want~~~~
Cher Lim: Then you tell me why did you go and scratched Child M's face?
Child J: * sobbing * He... He want to eat my tortoise~~~
Cher Lim: ???? Tortoise?
Child J: My... my paper tortoise!
Cher Lim: * ring a bell ... earlier, Child J was colouring a picture of tortoise * ... * fainted *
* nagging session began *

* just before dismissal *
Cher Lim: Child J, why did Child M wants to eat your tortoise?
Child J: * smile * Lollipop!
Cher Lim: Child M thinks is a lollipop?
Child J: * nodded his head with a cheeky smile *
Cher Lim: Child J, if Child M say he want to eat your tortoise, do you think he will really eat it?
Child J: No * giggled *
Cher Lim: Then? Then why must you go and scratched him?
Child J: ... ... ...
* Child J ran happily up onto his school bus. Once up, his “muahaha-smile” appeared immediately *
~~ this boy ar... minutes ago he was still crying (so bad that even till his eyes were super red) then next minute his “usual self” returns.

J's PoWeR #11
* children were asked to draw their favourite food/fruit/drinks *
Cher Lim: Child J, what is this?
Child J: Oh... this is milk!
Cher Lim: Hmm... but how come your milk is blue in colour?
Child J: * paused for a second * ... the ouside!
Cher Lim: =)

..... ..... .....

I've made up my mind...

08 nEw ChIlDrEn'S cOrNeR pArT 2

mOmEnT #5A
Cher Lim: What did you learn in church yesterday?
Child N aka Young Evangelist: Yesterday... Yesterday sister sick so we never go church
Cher Lim: Oh! Child N, Easter is coming, do you know what is Easter?
Child N: I... I don't know
Cher Lim: Is it Jesus' birthday?
Child N: No... Jesus' birthday is Christmas
Cher Lim: Oh I see! Child N, do you love Jesus?
Child N: Y... Yes!
Cher Lim: Why?
Child N: * super convicted * Because... Because He love you (guess she trying to say “me”)
Cher Lim: Child N, who do you like most? Mummy or Jesus?
Child N: * stopped for seconds * I like... I like Jesus more!
Cher Lim: Wooo....
Child N: But... But God also said that we... we must honor our parents
Cher Lim: @@! That's right!

mOmEnT #5B
Cher Lim: Children, can you name me words that start with the letter J?
Children: Jelly! Jungle! Jack! ... etc etc ...
Cher Lim: Anything else?
Child N: Cher Lim, I know! J for Jesus!
Child K: Jesus? What is Jesus?
Child L: J... Jesus!
Child S: I also got go to Sunday School
Child N: * full of conviction * Jesus is God!
Cher Lim: * secretly Amen * Ok Children, back to lesson now. If you want to know who is Jesus, you can go to Child N later.

MomEnT #6
(Cher Lim don't know to be discouraged or encouraged about ... hEeHeE)
* in the morning, during snack time *
... ... ...
Cher Lim: Child SH, you have extra class later so must finish your food during lunch ok
Child SH: I... I have class?
Cher Lim: Yes... later after school
Child SH: Yeah! I have class!
* in the afternoon, during lunch time *
... ... ...
Child SH: * beginning .. eating normally *
* a while later .. unwilling look *
Child SH: Cher W, I... I don't want to eat already
Cher W: * turned around, just about to address to him *
Child SH: * looked up and saw Cher Lim standing at the entrance * @@!
Child SH: * just before Cher W can say anything to him, Child SH get back to his food again *
Cher W: * wondered why the sudden change, looked up and saw Cher Lim ... giggled *
Cher Lim: * giggled ... walked away *

* shortly after *
Auntie G: * goes to Child SH cause he “looked” very full to her * You still want to eat?
Child SH: * silence ... “helpless” look *
Auntie A: You still want to eat?
Child SH: * super full-look * I... ... * looked up and saw Cher Lim at entrance again * I... I want
Cher Lim: * giggling ... walked to him * Child SH, you still want to eat?
Child SH: * fearful look * I... I dont want already
Cher Lim: =) Ok.. if you are full already then you can stop
Child SH: * relieved *

mOmEnT #7
Cher Lim: Child N, what did you do in church yesterday? Did you celebrate Easter?
Child N aka Evangelist: Yes... I go to church
... ... ... ... ...
Cher Lim: Jesus died already?
Child N: Yes! He on the cross... But He alive already
Cher Lim: Oh... how come? I thought He died already?
Child N: Yes... But... but now He alive already
Cher Lim: How come He can be alive again?
Child N: Powerful... Jesus is powerful
Cher Lim: How come He never died?
Child N: Because... Because He is powerful what!
Cher Lim: Oh... I see... Then where He is now?
Child N: He... He is in heaven
Cher Lim: What is He doing there?
Child N: He... He looking after all of us. When we died then we can go heaven and see Him.
Child S: * joined in suddenly * Yes... I also know Jesus is in heaven
Cher Lim: Child N, did Jesus punish the soldiers who killed him?
Child N: No.. He never... He is good
Cher Lim: Why He never punish them?
Child N: * being challenged * Because... Because... Because He died to wash our sin away
Cher Lim: Oh... what is sin? Is it good or bad?
Child N: I... I dont know. Jesus died to wash our sin
Cher Lim: Oh...

mOmEnT #8
Cher Lim: Children, can you name me words that start with the letter “M”
Children: Monkey! Mother! Mouth! Monday! March! .. .. .. ..
Cher Lim: That's good! Anymore?
Child JO: Mas... Mas Selamat!
Cher Lim: @@!

mOmEnT #9
* Cher Lim having sharing-session about occupation *
Cher Lim: ... ... ...
Children: ... ... ...
Cher Lim: How about those in a school?
Children: Teacher! Cleaner! Principal
Cher Lim: Ok! Do you know who is the principal of our kindergarten?
Children: Teacher JA!
Cher Lim: Yes.. correct!
Child B: Then what about Teacher ST (one of the shareholders)
Cher Lim: Hmm... Teacher JA is the principal and Teacher ST is the big big boss of this school
Cher Lim: What is the teachers' role in school?
Children: Teaching!
Cher Lim: Then how about the principal
Children: * silence *
Child S: Walk around

mOmEnT #10
* children having their own conversation *
... Cher Lim @ the other side of classroom, totally not sure what's going on ...
Child J: * very frustrated-look * Cher Lim... ....
Cher Lim: @@! Yes, Child J?
Child J: I tell them (friends) I am “christian” but they said I am not “cristian”
Cher Lim: * confused for the start *
Child J: I am “christian” but that “cristian”. Jesus! I know Jesus one!
Cher Lim: * enlightened *
Child J: I am that Jesus' “christian” * walked away happily *

ps: Haha! Actually there is a boy in Child J's group whose name is “CRISTIAN”

hOw? wHy?

Week 2 DaY 1
Cher Lim: * conducting lesson * this... that... those... this...
Children: * listening attentively *
Principal * came in *: Cher Lim, Child C's mother just came to make the payment
Cher Lim: Ok can! * about to continue lesson *
Child E: * burst out CRYING *
Cher Lim: Oh no... Child E, what happened to you?
Child E: * sobbing real badly *
Children: * shocked, just like Cher Lim *
Friend Child M: Child E... his finger got blood
Friend Child Z: Child E, what happened?
Friend Child V: His finger... His finger got blood
Cher Lim: Child E, what happened? Come, show me your finger? Your fingers are ok!
Cher Lim: Child E, did someone bully you?
Child E: * sobbing as he shaked his head *
Cher Lim: *purposely * Is it you, Child J?
Child J: * very innocent look * No... No, not me
Cher Lim: * knowing his closeness with mummy * Hmmm... you miss mummy is it?
Child E: * nodded his head *
Cher Lim: * flipped *
ps: just the mentioning of the word “mother” by the prinicpal, it reminds Child E of his mum

dAy 2
* Child E absent *

DaY 3
* Child E cried very badly when he came to school with mum *
Cher Lim: Hello Child E!
Child E: * crying ... hugged the mother real tight, refused to let go * I want to go home with you~~~
Cher Lim: * shocked .. found mum in tears * Come, Child E, you are hurting mummy.
Child E: * sobbing ... still hugging very tightly *
Mum: Child E, let go! Mummy will come back later ok!
Child E: I dont want~~~ I want you to stay here with me~~~
* the “drama” went on until Cher Lim carried Child E away *
* shortly after mum left ... Child E back to his usual *

dAy 4
* sama sama ... this time involved his maid *
* hugged the maid then the mum verrrrrry tightly and refused to let go *
* after mum & maid left, the boy sobbed for a while before he joined his friends normally *

Week 4 DaY 5
* arrival ... Child E grabbed mum's leg and refused to let go *
Child E: Mummy~~~ I got fever~~~ I want to go home~~~
Mum: * silence *
Cher Lim: * on standby to “grab” him away to release the mum *
Child E: Mummy~~~ I want you to stay with me~~~
Mum: * in tears * Child E... ... ...
Child E: Mummy~~~ I beg you~~~ I really beg you!
Cher Lim: @@ by the words he used

dAy 6
* Child E came to school in peace *

DaY 7
* drama started ... Child E pulled his mum's shirt, hold tight to her leg as he cried and cried *
* Child E cried ... mum also with tears in the eyes, helpless *
* finally after some struggle, mum managed to be released and left quickly ... Child E cried for a while more, cooled off then joined his friends *
* dismissal time ... mum came 5mins late cause she went for check-up, Child E bursted out crying *

dAy 8
* Child E came in late *
* struggle took place @ the gate, mum was “caught” pulling Child E who refused to come in *
* mum cant take it, broke down as she pulled, really pulled Child E in *
* finally in class, midst of separation *
Child E: Mummy, pls dont go~~~ I dont want you to go! I want you to stay here with me~~~
Mum: * silence ... wiped her tears off as she gave Child E a hug *
Child E: Mummy~~~ * hugged mum real tight *
Cher X: @@!
Mum: * cant take it ... gave Child E a tight slap *
Child E: Pls dont go~~~ Can you dont make me vomit~~~
Mum: Then you stop crying!
Child E: Can you bring me home now~~~. I want to rest one more day~~~
* 3min ... 5mins ... 10mins later *
* mum decided to bring him back home ... Cher X & Cher Lim had a talk with him *

DaY 9
* Child E came to school in peace ... likewise during his stay in school*
* shocked the teachers, we made it a point to praise him *
* dismissal time ... while walking down from class, can see a change in his face but thank God before he can burst out, his name was called as his mum reached *

Week 5 DaY 1
* mum brought crying Child E up the class *
Child E: Mummy, I want to go home~~~ I want to rest one more week~~~
Mum: * silence, helpeless, in tears *
Child E: Mummy~~~
* struggle took place near stairs ... Cher X worried of both safely and interfered *
Child E: * kept crying and crying *
Mum: * gave Child E a slap and asked him to stop crying *
Child E: * clinged on to mum real tight *
* Principal came and carried Child E and asked mum to leave immediately *
Child E: * cried for a while then went in class normally *

* during class when Child E cooled off, Cher X & Cher Lim got a talk with him. He didnt say much, just say he dont want come to school cause he want play with his hamster *
* mum was on time during dismissal *

dAy 2
* Child E absent *

DaY 3
* struggle took place ... mum blowed up and gave Child E another slap *
Chers nearby: @@!
* principal interfered and brought Child E up, stopped mum to *
* Child E cried for a while as he walked up the stairs *
* 1^st half of lesson Child E was ok *
* snack time Child E cried for a while *
* 2^nd half of lesson Child E was ok, even rather chatty with his friends *
* mum was on time for dismissal so Child E was ok *

dAy 4
* Child E came to school crying *
* mum was stopped @ entrance and Child E made his way to his classroom on his own *
* lesson starts, Child E was ok *
* Chers had a chat with Child E *
Chers: Child E, why you dont want to come to school?
Child E: * smiling ... shunned away *
Chers: Child E, come tell us what happened?
Child E: I... I want... to play with my hamster
Chers: @@!

DaY 5
* Child E perfectly ok as he came to school *
* during 4hrs of school, he was ok too *
* almost going home time, suddenly he burst out crying for a while *
* mum was early so Child E was ok during dismissal *

It been couple of weeks since Child E behaved this way. Actually one thing I didn't mentioned is that this mum is pregnant and due date soon so you can imagine how big her stomach is. Totally not easy for her to go through this period. That's why whenever struggle took place between her & son, teachers around will be very worried for mum's safety. That's just physical, not to mention the emotional difficulties the mum could be facing.

Just this week...
DaY 1
* Child E absent *

dAy 2
* Child E came up classroom alone, without tears *
Child E: * said aloud * You know ar, I got baby sister already!
Cher Lim: Wooo! Child E, your mummy gave birth already?
Child E: * nodded his head *
Cher Lim: Wow! That's great! So where is she now?
... ... conversation went on ... ...
* can feel his joy & excitement as he shared with us about his baby sister *

DaY 3
* Child came with maid, everything ok *
* Teachers continued to chat with him about his baby sister & mummy *

Teachers' reflection – Child E is very attached to his mum and knowing his mum is giving birth soon, he could be worried for his mum's safety and probably that could be the reason to his dramatically change of mood past few weeks.

T.E.A.C.H.E.R

T – thoughtful
E – educated
A – artistic
C – cheerful
H – humorous
E – energetic
R – resourceful

...... warm, loving, caring, understanding, stern, strong, OVERWORKED, UNDERPAID, OVERTIME, UNDERSTRESS, passion, commitment, children...

mAsTeRpIeCeS...

fRiEnDs Oh FrIeNdS oH fRiEnDs

It had been a “sweet” week – met up with sec school's friends & friends from CHEC. =)
The last time CHEC friends met up was ~3yrs ago... it been a great gathering!

We laughed & laughed & LAUGHED as we talked about the days in CHEC... ... ....
~ class starts @ 2pm and 1.58pm we still waiting for each other @ mrt station
~ we walked like bullet-train through the looooooong CityHall link
~ we queued for discounted bread despite knowing we will be late for science class (then the class was conducted by our principal ... opps)
~ we finished up the biscuits in the resting area and made auntie refill again and again
~ we played “crocodile” & catching @ playground once almost every week ... our self-PE lesson? Haha!
... ... etc etc ... ...
~ one Chemistry's note we all remembered till now... if you kill someone and wish to destroy the body totally, use coke (pls do not try it unnecessary.. hEeHeE)

FrIeNdS fOrEvEr! =)