Jesslyn's 1st Day @ Montessori

Jesslyn started schooling today, together with Jerilyn. This time around, there isn't as much anxiety as it was last year with Jerilyn. For 2 reasons, 1st, Jesslyn is quite a sociable person, so she can adapt easily. 2nd, she is not alone unlike Jerilyn who had to go to a strange place all by herself. Of course, having had the first experience, I know what to expect this time.

This time, I had the opportunity to linger longer at the montessori. I watched as the teachers urshered the kids to their respective classrooms. It was quite chaotic with children wandering around aimlessly. Teachers themselves looked unsure with what to do. A few parents were also seen waiting for their turn to have a word with the principal. I stood far away from my girls, away from their sight so that when it was time for me to go, they won't make a scene. As it is the first day, the children were given toys to play with, including my girls. Two of them were sitted together on the floor. They looked kind of bored. They were more interested with what was going on with another two boys who were playing with the guidance of a malay teacher. They are newbies in this montessori. I wasn't happy with the teacher who ignored my kids who were showing interest with what they were doing. The teacher should have invited the girls to construct whatever it was together. When it comes to my girls, I am more out-spoken. So, I got a teacher's attention and told her what I thought. She went over to my girls and talked to them. I think she asked the girls to join the boys. However, shouldn't she talk to the teacher instead? Anyway, I went home shortly after talking to the principal.

Spent 3 long hours spring-cleaning the house. I couldn't wait to hear about their first day at school. Picked them up at 12pm with grandpa. The principal commented that Jesslyn is quick in learning. She can count up and down (as in 1-10 and backwards). They have also tested her writing and commented that she was writing 'terbalik' for certain numbers.

So, in conclusiong, do they like the new learning environment? It's a big YES from Jerilyn and Jesslyn.

Phew!!!