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My life as a student teacher

The 4-Year-Olds

Posted on November 24, 2010November 25, 2010 By sweet surrender 2 Comments on The 4-Year-Olds

I’m sure you’re are curious about my practicum that had just ended 2 weeks ago. Going to share with you some photos that I managed to take.

These were taken during the concert rehearsal at a local restaurant. I couldn’t make it on the actual day of the concert because I had class to attend.
Left: Dikir Barat, the only performance with a 3 years old in the group of 4 to 6 year-olds.
Right: Fan Dance, combination of 4-6 year-olds.


Due to privacy reason, I mosaic their eyes. Still you can see how cute they are and how they love the camera so much! I think photographing children is fun!

I was assigned to the class of the 4-year-olds aka year one preschoolers. They’re young enough to be my children. Imagine if I’m married few years back, I would have a child this big already! It’s pretty scary when come to think about this hahaha…

I’ve been with them for more than 2 months. I’m in-charge of their daily reading programme. There were 17 of them in a class, more girls than boys. The photos show only 13 children, 4 were absent. However, the last photo, the 4 absent ones were there as it was taken the next day.

The colouring sheet they’re holding was given by me to occupied them while waiting for their turn for one-to-one daily reading programme as I was the only adult in the class during this period of time. My mentor was on leave and I was asked to take charge of her class. Not easy… Luckily there’s another teacher helping after the reading session. I would go nuts if I’m being left with them for the whole morning once they completed their assigned tasks. Must make sure to give them as much work as possible to settle them down especially during the reading session else the whole second floor could collapse! Or you’ll start to hear them crying and complaining because they started to play rough. Oh well… Children… What do you expect?

In fact, there were some that they were not 4 years old yet, on the way to 4 years old. Very smart children I must say, they could colour quite well. They could cut quite well also. Oh yes! Kid you not! They were trained to handle the scissors in preschool year 1! I was surprised as most kindergartens/parents would not let 4 year-olds handle scissors but not this school. They were only allowed to use the scissors with the teacher’s permission. Once they finish the cutting task, scissors must be put back into the container. They were given with clear instructions that they should not misuse the scissors. It’s a task that the children appreciate a lot as they couldn’t do it anywhere even at home. It’s great for their hand-eye coordination.

Gonna miss them heaps even though some of them really made me want to drive up the wall especially when they misbehaved *LOL* Who doesn’t?

Practical Life

Little Boy & Toilet Seat

Posted on November 16, 2010November 17, 2010 By sweet surrender 2 Comments on Little Boy & Toilet Seat

I ended my practicum last Friday. However, I went back on Monday and today to help out as volunteer because there was not enough hand due to some staffs taking emergency leaves.

During the practicum period, I encountered many interesting events especially those related to children. You know children always say the darndest thing or do some cute, funny or irritating acts that can either make an adult laugh or gone nuts.

Today, I saw and heard something from a 4 years old boy to a 4 years old girl. In the place I’m doing my practicum, boys and girls share the same toilet, just like how we share the toilet at home. The little boy lifted up the toilet seat and urinated. Then a little girl went in wanted to use the toilet but she couldn’t because the little boy was using it. She waited for her turn at the door.

Then I suddenly heard this, “E, I put the toilet seat down already, you can use it now.” He was putting down the toilet seat at the same time.

Honestly, I was a bit stunned with that act. As I know, for more than 2 months, I don’t think I saw or noticed such act, the boys put down the toilet seat for the girls to use. I’m not so sure he’s trained by the school to do this or from home. It doesn’t matter really, good habits have to start young be it from home or from school but home is always the first school for the children. Parents definitely play an important role. This is something we cannot deny.

This leads me to another point.

See how some couples got into argument just because of toilet seat issue. Even the little boy know when to lift or put down the toilet seat, what’s more for the adults. Then again, I don’t mean that all the men must do that, I really don’t care whether they put the toilet seat down or not, I can always do it myself if I need to. What’s the point of arguing about this petty issue right?

Anyway, I’m really impressed with what the 4 four years old boy did today. How about you? Are you impressed?

From My Angle, Practical Life

King-to Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa

Posted on September 18, 2010September 19, 2010 By sweet surrender No Comments on King-to Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa

I’m sure many of you are familiar with King-to Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa. Believe it or not, this is the first time I’m having it.

I lost my voice on Friday for don’t know what reason. Maybe used too much of my voice when dealing with the group of almost 20 4 years old. It’s worst than singing 6 hours of karaoke *LOL* My mentor asked me to have this else it might get worst. Scary… I quickly went to buy one small bottle.

It does help. My voice still isn’t in very good condition but much better than yesterday, can’t talk too loud or too much. My IELTS speaking test will be next Friday, hopefully it will be OK by then. So worry that I might lose my voice again as I will start to teach some subjects next Wednesday -.-“

Practical Life

Not Feeling Well

Posted on September 15, 2010September 16, 2010 By sweet surrender 4 Comments on Not Feeling Well

Body aching, eyes heavy, clumsy, and lightheaded.

Luckily it’s public holiday tomorrow. Not feeling well since Monday. It’s only the 3rd day, how to hang in there until November? I’ve been getting less than 7 hours sleep everyday. There’s no public holiday anymore too.

Had Panadol just now. Guess I’ll end the night early today. Getting sick is a big No-No because I need to prepare for next week’s ILETS! There’ll also be a wedding dinner to attend next week!

OK… Off to have my rest.

Practical Life, Randomness

First Day in Kindergarten

Posted on September 13, 2010September 13, 2010 By sweet surrender 2 Comments on First Day in Kindergarten

My first day today, going to be a quick update, I’m so dead tired. Will be off to sleep in few more minutes.

Went there around 7.15am, went home around 1pm. I kept yawning and my eyes were so heavy when I reached home. Wanted to sleep but couldn’t sleep because I’m supposed to be settling some works, reports and need to do my IELTS revision. At the end, I had to take a nap for about 15 minutes because I couldn’t stand it. Felt slightly better but still cannot concentrate, mentally and physically tired even though I didn’t do much today, just observing and assisting a bit here and there.

I’ve not been feeling like this for so many years. I felt like this every single day last time when I first work. After work, all I wanted to do was to not do anything. It went on until I resigned. My social life was affected quite a fair bit that time because I was too tired to go out. Now… I’m feeling this way again. The same exhaustion is attacking me. Worst, this time is only half-day work, not even full day like last time. Guess I’m living a very good life ;p hahaha…

All right, must stop here. Good night!

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