JaMs JaMs

ChEr JoJo * HuNk * ChEr NiNi

hEeEe...
lOoK @ tHe HaNdSoMe BoY's ExPrEsSiOn ... mY gOoDnEsS, sO cUuuuTTTeeee!

ChEr Ni wItH hAnDsOmE mAlCoLm...

DO NOT DISTURB!

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! =)

wHhhhhhhhy???

they are friendly, they have a smile on their face... WHEN they need help, WHEN they need to find out something, WHEN they have a request from us!

BUT the moment we made a mistake or something... everything changed BIG TIME!

Whhhhhhhhyyyyyyyyyyyy like that?!!!!???

cRaZy, WiLd, FuNnY, wAcKy EaStEr

JAMs' Easter 2008 - just when I thought I can take a “break”, I was informed by Cher S that I will be doing games instead. This time 2 games all by myself! @@!

On top of games, I was also involved in drama, though a minor role but major “fear” as this role required me & drama partner to sing (a mission impossible for Yanni). @@!
The nightsss of rehearsal can be pretty tiring, especially during the last week to Easter where almost all the nightsss ended @ 2am. And some of the nights I will rushed down after class. @@!

In addition, I also had assignmentss to watch out for. During the packed period, I have couple of assignments that required special attention – group assignment where powerpoint is required and of course individual assignment which due date approaching. @@!
ps: Cher Jinzhi, thank you for your laptop! Cher Joli, thank you for helping me with the layout!

My week was filled with drama rehearsalss, games' preparation, school's work & assignmentss. Overall, really thank God for His strength for each day, especially during the hours teaching in school despite the little hours of sleep.

=) Thank God for the success of the games too! Overall the preparation was quite last minute, I nearly had difficulty finalising the games but once set, everything went well.
ps: Teachersss, thanks for the suggestions of games! Yanjie & Eena & Gina, thanks for helping with the games stuffs!

=) Of course, thank God for every SOULS in W5... including parent/sibling, 26 for W5!
Was believing for 25 but indeed God can do exceedingly above all that we can ask or imagine.
Few backsliders came and even one of them who I never expect her to come.

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

Argggggghhhhhhh!

=) go Yanni go! Keep on keeping on!

????

Are you a FRIENDLY HELPER, CRITICAL THINKER or TOUGH DECISION-DOER?

STOP "running"!

Hmmm ... quite rare actually – YaNnI down, she is sick

Her nose been very “hardworking” so been running non-stop for couple of days.

tEsTiMoNy

Want to thank God for His strength & favor! =)

A month ago, I took up another part-time admin job in one particular company, recommended by one of my cg members.

Right from the start, the boss already wanted a full-timer so I was pretty shocked when he is willing to employ me eventhough I can only work part-time.
Last week was my last week wih them, though will wish to stay on but guess is not “realistic' for long-term.

This is my first time doing admin job – typing, scanning, filing, sorting etc so actually @ the beginning, it was pretty “challenging”.
Everyday after my “battle” in kindergarten, I will rushed down to the company and spend ~4hrs there.
Two of the nights, after admin job, I got to rush for my diploma classes. Other nights includes other commitment like visitation & cgm.
Throughout that 1month, everyday is like so rush for me. Really want to thank God for His strength! And especially during the nights when I have classes. I'm able to pull through each day with His strength! =)

Thank God for understanding & nice boss!
Right from the start, my boss was ok with my “jelly timing” as most of the time I will reach office late and leave office early.

On top of that, I also get to earn extra income for myself ... being paid $6-$7 per hour.

All in all, it was a nice experience!

TiMe WiTh J - 2

J's PoWeR #4
* free time *
Cher Lim: Child J, why was you shouting just now during assembly?
Child J: Huh?!
Cher Lim: Were you shouting just now when we were downstairs?
Child J: * out of a sudden * Curry puff (asked “east”, he answered “west”)
Cher Lim: Huh? What is curry puff?
Child J: Chili hot hot thing
Cher Lim: ... ... ... * continued her nagging session *

J's PoWeR #5
* Cher Lim wiping the table *
Child J: * suddenly * Cher Lim, can I play later?
Cher Lim: Hmmm... not yet
Child J: * very serious look & tone * Cher Lim, I'm very sorry ... for always being rude to you
Cher Lim: @@ * shocked, very shocked by his confession *
Child J: I promised you... I promised you I will try to be good ok
Cher Lim: O...K

J's PoWeR #6
* Friend JS & Friend ZN had a quarrel & small fight *
Cher Lim: * having nagging session for both children, JS and ZN *
Child J: * very concerned * Oh... What happened?
Cher Lim: * ignored him *
Child J: * hanged around to listen *
Cher Lim: ... ... ... Who started first?
Friend ZN: Is Friend JS!
Child J: * bossy look * Friend ZN, you cannot like that you know. You must tell Cher Lim!
Cher Lim: * ignored him *
Friend JS: he beat me first!
Child J: * before Cher Lim can speaks * You 2 need to say... need to say sorry to each other ok
Cher Lim: * haha SECRETLY * Yesh that's right! * guess Child J wont be like that if he was involved *

J's PoWeR #7
* lesson time *
Cher X: Children, do you know why must we eat fish during Chinese New Year?
Children: * total silence *
Child J: * suddenly * Because we eat fish then we won't blind
Cher X: Hahaha!

My GoOdNeSs! My GoOdNeSs!

=) Woooohooooo ... last week I went to one of my students, ST's house for CNY visit.

If you been reading my blog, you will know who is ST and roughly know her very unique “style”.

She seldom talk so actually is rather “challenging” to have a proper conversation with her.
Her favourite lines are of course, “I want milo!” & “I want to go home!”

@her house last week, I approached her while she was “busy” with her stuff,

“Hello ST!!!”
* no respone *
“ST!!! ST!!! What are you doing?”
* lifted up her head, gave me a mini =) look but still no response *
“ST!!! ST!!! Who am I?”
* silence *
“ST!!! Who am I?”
ST: * looked up again * * in her unique tone * Teacher ... Yanni (in Chinese)
“Yeah!!! Yeah!!!”

GoNg Xi GoNg xI

FRIENDS,

Have a prosperous Lunar New Year! =)

08 NeW cHiLdReN's CoRnEr PaRt 1

MoMeNt #1
Cher Lim: Children, can you name words that start with “A”?
Children: Aeroplane! August! Ant! * etc etc etc *
* silence from the children *
Cher Lim: Is that all already?
Child Z: * pointed @ one of the rules attached on board and that says [Raise your hand if you want to say something] * : Cher Lim, this one starts with “A”!
Cher Lim: Hmmm... which one!
Child Z: * he covered the “s” in “SAY” * This one!
Cher Lim: Hahaha!

MoMeNt #2
* after playtime ... children gathered back *
Cher Lim: * not feeling well * Children, can let Cher Lim rest a while? Cher Lim is not feeling well
K1 Children: * silence *
Cher Lim: Cher Lim going to faint already
Children: * blur look *
Cher Lim: What if Cher Lim faint now, what are you all going to do?
Children: * silence *
Child F: Yeah ... then we can play toys already
Child L: Ya lohz ... then we can play longer
Cher Lim: * flipped *

MoMenT #3A
* dismissal time *
Chinese Cher X: Cher Lim, can you help me talk to Child L? He hit Child I on his head many times.
Cher Lim: No prob! * understand that Child L is more vocal in English *
Child L, come here!
Child L: Yes, Miss Lim?
Cher Lim: Child L, what happened in Chinese class just now?
Child L: * stunned look * No... Nothing
Cher Lim: Are you sure? Think carefully.
Child L: * worried look * I... I fight
Cher Lim: With?
Child L: Child I. We just fight only
Cher Lim: Fight only?!?! You hit him right?
Child L: * serious look * Never! I never hit, I only fight
Cher Lim: * flipped * So why did you fight?
Child L: I saw Child X fighting with Child I first ... I want to help him!
Cher Lim: * started her nagging session *

MoMeNt #3B
* during dismissal time *
* Child L jumped and pulled down the Chinese New Year deco *
** Cher Lim saw it with her own eyes ... walked over to Child L **

Cher Lim: Child L, what happened?
Child L: * put the deco on the floor * Nothing
Cher Lim: Nothing? What happened to the new year deco?
Child L: I... dont... know
Cher Lim: Do you know who pulled the new year deco down?
Child L: * fearful, reallly fearful face *
Cher Lim: Is you who pulled it down right? I saw it with my own eyes.
Since is you who pulled it down then I want you to put it back now!
Child L: * helpless ... passed the deco to Cher X *
You... You no need scare ok...
Cher X: * shocked *
Cher Lim: * purposely want to disturb him to see his “smart” reaction
Child L, is you who spoilt it, why are you asking Cher X to help you?
Child L: * very worried ... passed to Cher X again *
Cher X, dont... dont scare ok! Cher Lim who scold you!
Cher X: Hmmm...
Cher Lim: Child L!!!

* a while later *
Cher L: Child L, so was it you who pulled down the deco?
Child L: ... ... Is not me!
Cher L: Then who?
Child L: Is... Is not me! But I CANT REMEMBER is who.
Cher L: * flipped ... started her nagging session about “Honesty”

* after that *
Cher Lim: Child L, so who pulled down the new year deco?
Child L: * in deep thought * M... Me!

ps: Child L is a 5 years old child in a 6 years old class ... a smart chid
Smart academically & the way child thinks & communicates

MoMeNt #4
* during dismissal time ... Cher Lim approached Child N aka Evangelist*

dAy 1
Cher Lim: Child N, what did you learnt in church last week?
Child N: * in deep thought * Samuel
Cher Lim: Oh! Who is Samuel?
Child N: * started her “bible study” with me

DaY 2
Cher Lim: Child N, I want to talk to you
Child N: * walked over *
Cher Lim: * asked questions about Jesus ... another “bible study” started *
Cher Lim: Child N, where is Satan now?
Child N: ... ... ... ...
Cher Lim: Will Satan come and find me?
Child N: No! If you... If you dont do naughty things, Satan wont come find you
Cher Lim: What if Satan come find me, what must I do?
Child N: ... ... ...
Cher Lim: Can I pray to Jesus? Will He help me?
Child N: Y... Yes He will help you

dAy 3
Cher Lim: Child N, can you tell Cher W who is Jesus. Cher W dont know who is Jesus.
Child N: * in deeeeeeep, very deeeeeep thought * Jesus is light! * said it with CONVICTION *
Cher Lim: * shocked for a moment by her reply *
* conversation went on about satan and us doing bad things *

DaY 4
* during dismissal *
Child Lim: * trying to start a topic * Child N, does your brother & sisters go to church too?
Child N: Yes but they dont go Sunday School
Cher Lim: Ok! Child N, where is Jesus? Have you ever met Him before?
Child N: * puzzled look * You cant... You cant see Jesus
Cher Lim: Then where is He? If I need to find Him, can I call Him?
Child N: * slightly confused * Ye... Yesh!
Cher Lim: What's God's number? I call Him now
Child N: No... ... you cant call Jesus like that. If you believe in Jesus, He lives in you

A "eXcITiNg" SuNdAy

Wah! Got a “shock” early in the morning!

Student XYZ had not been going to school ever since school reopens, guess the long Dec holiday really made XYZ prefer to stay home. For 2weeks, XYZ also refused to come to church.
Last Sun, XYZ's parents decided to put a stop to that and told XYZ to go church. After XYZ changed, XYZ just refused to leave home so the mum gave me a call to ask me up to help talk to XYZ.
When I reached, XYZ was doing “morning exercise”: papers-cutting! Despite the long soft talk by the parents, XYZ just refused to put down the “weapon” to go with me.

Finally XYZ's mum cant take it, she snatched away the container that XYZ used to contain the papers. And this “provoked” XYZ who stood up to attempt to snatch it back. The moment XYZ stood up, I was the nearest person XYZ can reach so very quickly, XYZ got hold of my hand for a second and I actually can see the scissor approaching! Ohh! My hand = papers? But thank God XYZ stopped immediately, guess when realised “Oppps! Is Teacher Yanni!”

XYZ left me for the mum. BEWARE! The scissor is still on XYZ's hand! My goodness! Struggle took place between XYZ, mum & dad. XYZ can be quite strengthFULL. He attempted to attack mum but thank God for dad who was around to stop. Can you imagine the scissor was so close to all of them in the midst of the struggle.

The dad managed to pin XYZ down. My heart almost stopped! I ever witnessed the way XYZ attacked mum so really cant imagine what will happen if XYZ got the mum and with the the scissor. Thank God for His protection!
After that, though XYZ still didnt want leave home but shortly after XYZ left with me willingly, thank God for that. Through the journey & even XYZ's stay @ church, XYZ was ok. Was sharing with another worker, she was telling me to check XYZ's bag for “weapon”. Haha!

The end? Of course not! “Exciting” Sunday you see!

Miss Perseverance, ST was in action BIG time!
She was ok in the beginning but after coming back from the toilet (routine), she started her “ktv time” - from loud to louder to verrrrrry LOUD.

Wanted to ignore her as past “experiences” she ktv for long as she will be carried away by “happening” on stage but this time she didnt ... she went on and on and on, louder and louder and louder.

No choice, brought her out. I got to pass her to another worker who I got to bring ST for a “lift tour” up & down as I need to lead games. Before I left her, she was still “singing”, after I done with games and back with her (at least more than 15mins), she STILL “singing”.

Used hard & soft approach, her favourite drink & newspaper, drama & very firm ... she just refused to get out of the lift as she wants to go home.
“I want to go home! I want to go home! Wahhh! I want to go home! I want to go home!” x50

=) A big thank you to Cher JY & Cher YQ who played a part in this “drama production”! Haha!

During dismissal, she managed to force her way down and boarded the wrong buses. I almost cant get her down for one time. There I was - one Cher Yanni with 2 “powerful” students: ST & Bryant. One hand of mine tried to stop ST from boarding all the buses, the other to hold bryant who thank God was being “entertained” by his “zoo”.

In the end, brought both of them to carpark first to board our bus. Thank God for “journey mercy” as from church to carpark, I was alone with them! Just when we reached where the motorbikes are ... Oh no ... bryant's recent hot pick! Know bryant love motorbike but didnt expect he will do anything”.

Just when I was looking high & low for the bus, Bryant was comfortably seated on one of the motorbikes! My goodness! Haha!
Cant tahan his “ya-ya-papapya cool look” when he on it, like finally dream came true! Hahaha!
But thank God I just called him once and he got off the bike.
Can you imagine if he refuse to? Hmmm... I will faint there and ask him to ride ST home?!

Am I drained @ the end of the day? Not so actually ... hahaha ... guess all my last few years' "trainers" - Mr Sato & Miss Wennie really taught me well. Hahaha!

tImE wiTh J - 1

In my new form class (K1), I have a verrrrry “interesting” boy, Child J: well-known since last year as throughout his nursery days, he caused headache & heartache for his teachers. Though I didnt come into contact with him much but was warned about his “style” so I had been quite “unfriendly” towards him. His teachers like to bring him to me when he misbehave badly as other than principal, I am the next teacher who he quite scare of.
In 2008, he is in my class! I am going to “experience” him everyday! Hmmm... Can you imagine, just first 3days of school, he already “released his power”: when everyone are seated nicely on the floor, he twisted/turned his body & even fall flat on the floor, put his legs on the table, pee pee without license, placed his bowl on his knee & made his bowl danced during snack time.

J's PoWeR #1
* Child J shouted, ran around & disturbed his friends ... despite MANY chances given by Cher Lim *
Cher Lim: * very angry * Child J, I want you to stand there now
Child J: * started crying IMMEDIATELY * Cher Lim, I dont want. I promise you I will be good boy
Cher Lim: Don't talk to me. You always never keep your promise. Go stand there now!
Child J: * walked over super unwillingly *
* a minute later *
Child J: Cher Lim ... Can I sit down already?
Cher Lim: * ignored him *
Child J: Please, Cher Lim! My legs are grumbling already!
Cher Lim: * tried not to laugh * Ok good! Now I want to see your legs cry!
Child J: Cher Lim, dont... dont say like that please
Cher Lim: * bursting laughters out soon * If you are tired then you can sit down where you are now
(away from his friends)
Child J: I ... dont ... want ... I want to sit with all those man
Cher Lim: @@! Man? What man?
Child J: * pointed to his friends *
Cher Lim: * fainted *

J's PoWeR #2
* during Chinese Lesson on differences*
Cher X: Children, let me ask you ... do you think Cher X & Cher Lim are the same?
Children: No.... Not the same!
Cher Xu: Why & how are we not the same?
Children: * started naming the differences *
Cher X: Okok ... that's correct!
Cher Xu: That's all?
Children: * silence *
Child J: * with a very serious tone & look * But then hor, you two have one thing same
Cher Xu: @@! * thinking how can that be * What is that, Child J?
Child J: * very serious look * You 2 are very fierce!
Cher Xu: Haha!

J's PoWeR #3
* after Cher Lim read the book, Pinocchio*
Cher Lim: Ok! Children, now you know is not right to tell a lie. Do you know why is not right to tell a lie?
Children: No good.
Child A: Must ask permission first
Cher Lim: ?????
Cher Lim: If you tell lie, of course you wont become like Pinocchio that your nose grow long but what will happened is that nobody will believe you again
* shortly after *
Cher Lim: Child J, so are you going to lie to Cher Lim again?
Child J: No already! I am a good boy!
Cher Lim: So next time if you promise you going to be a good boy, you must keep your promise ok!?
Child J: Ok! I... I am a good boy!
Cher Lim: If not next time I wont believe you again
Child J: * deep thought * * very serious tone * I guess you are right!
Cher Lim: * shocked by the phrase he used * Good!

1sT eNtRy oF 2008

school AGAIN!!! =)

Busy! Noisy! Confused! Haha ... that's how I can described school so far.

It can be quite challenging for the start as need to work very hard on children's discipline, especially my form class K1 : I have been giving them "nagging session" almost everyday.
But of course more than just the "stressing moments", there's still "sweet moments" with my little "Angels".

Though just 2^nd week of school but been really buuuuusssssssy!
With the change of management etc, there are more work loadssss for us teachers now.

ps: to my "faithful readers" of Children's Talk ... stay tuned for new series this 2008! =)

JAMs XmAs MaGiC

DEAL! =) He is the man, Teacher Szeming ... the key person to my game's props!
He deserved the credits more than me as he almost did the games' props all by himself.

Teacher Rebecca, came down despite last minute's notice! =) She really did helped a lot!

*bEfOrE*

*AfTeR*
my Xmas Games' Partner - Teacher Rick!

Check out his game! =) Coooooool boxes!

And that's me in action! =)

Wowow! Snowgirl & Snowboy looked awesome on stage!!