dribs and drabs learning journey about My Amazing Girl....

I saw some FB photos of Preschool outdoor activities in other country. Their way of learning is very fun and creative. They let kids free play at their workshop. messy up their place "learning for life" They made their learning journey not so bored for the children. GO Outdoor ! is the best way for learning. I always have this idea in my mind. "Painting in the Park" 写生. So, after enjoyed some snacks at Junction 8 Pizza Hut. I brought S to nearby park to do painting. Things that we to bring ..A picnic mat, a bucket of water, a small container, painting, dry cloth, color painting, paint brush... WE went up to a small hill behind e "Bishan Harmony park". find a shady spot. Wow ! such a windy day, our mat and drawing papers are flying everywhere. Looking down ! We saw a lot of teenager were playing skate boarding. First time ! S so concentrating on her painting without looking at the boys :). Very fast ! She has completing her first painting. S explained her p...

How do u normally spend your holiday with your children ? a oversea trip ? a short gateway ? I usually will bring S to join those free program in Singapore. Our first stop is Children's Season at the Singapore Art Museum 14 May 2010 to 18 July 2010 The Singapore Art Museum will host its inaugural Children's Season in May. Young people will be introduced to contemporary art in an interactive, supportive and fun family environment. The entire SAM at 8 Queen Street building will be transformed into magical art gardens showcasing artist projects and artworks inspired by nature. Selected for their imagination and interactivity, these displays will be accompanied with captions to engage young visitors with the art works. Activity sheets inspired by the art works will enhance the children's learning experience. Young visitors can also participate in a series of artists' workshops and enjoy short film screenings. Walter by Dawn Ng Free drawing on recycle box Flowers coloring.. ...

I likes Bishan CC events because they usually will engaged NAFA teacher for children arts session. These was our 2nd times attended their events. If I not wrong last time around sure be khimji making session. S first know what is "Popiah" ? .. S first tasted on Popiah. Art topic "MY neighbours" Difference of people's in drawing. S weak in how to draw a people. I am very impressed by Many children is in NAFA arts lesson, they really can draw very well. S first "my neighbour" drawing completed.

1 Apr-3 June at various libraries World of stories at community arts project by the Singapore Arts Festival and the National Library board,presents 12 life-size books that celebrate myths,legends and folktales around the region. Created by various schools and exhibited at 12 Public Libraries, each life-size book also features a puppetry form inspired by the origin of the story. 1) Sembawang-Arjuna Passes The Test,2)Clementi-Attack Of The Swordfish,3)Bishan-The Dragon And The Soldier,4) Geylang East-The Evil of Wealth and Greed,5)Woodlands-The Founding Of Singapore,6)Choa Ch Kang-The Mountain Where Old People Were Abandoned,7)Jurong-The Rabbits Judgement,8)Central-Radin Mas,9)Bedok-Sister's Islands,10)Pasir Ris-The Story Of Pulau Ubin,11)Ang Mo Kio-The Toad Who Brought The Rain,12)Serangoon-The Water Buffald That Save The Nation. Stories are an important part of life. They can bring us back in time, stop time to feel the present or time travel to a future we have not imagined. We ca...

It was a raining day on Good Friday morning. I am too lazy to go everywhere else except staying in the house. S had done a few homework in the morning and Easter Egg painting after lunch.Plan go Punggol waterway in the late evening.But plan was cancelled, because she had sleep from 3pm and woke up at 9.30pm. She must be really really tired !

So fast, Thursday again is S art day ! last week we had made our cotton ball sheep. What we want to do for today ? Watercolors ! Know this "Abstract Art" from my aunt, I decide to do this with S. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abstract_art I need to do some homework on this area..because I not a creative person.But I hope I could learn it with S. As she grow, I grow too.

I am too concentrate on S piano learning schedule, totally forgot about S art and craft time, I think most people would remember I had been having fun doing all the painting with S at our old house. http://tongfamilysabrina.blogspot.com/search/label/Art%20and%20Crafts?updated-max=2011-05-08T18:59:00-07:00&max-results=20&start=10&by-date=false not long ago, I had saw this "Cotton Ball Sheep" idea..like it .Today, I copy their idea to do with S http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW2ZiIsMw84 I mean art and craft should be creative not copying..I am sure, one day we would have our own version :) I decided let S quit her nap time on Thursday..so I can do more with S. Show white Sheep is from me, colorful (new version) doing by S. Grandma said white sheep look like a young kid and colorful ones look a bit older like mummy sheep.