Beginning of new school term!

It’s a warm welcome to all. We are back after a long summer holiday.

For some children it’s their first experience away from familiar surroundings.

For parents, it’s a time filled with separation anxiety or may be a time of pride!

Mummy, stay with me!

For the teachers it is a challenging bonding time for providing the children with physical presence assurance, acknowledging their feelings and time to reassure the parents all will be fine beside the tearful goodbyes!

Such experiences have been significant at Baan Pakwao,  Paming, and  Patung, CDC’s  our this term Montessori converted classrooms. In order to sooth this change, our teachers have been guiding the children adjust to school routine at their own individual pace by engaging them into the practical life meaningful activities to enable them ease the missing of parents and familiar home environment.

                        

 



Control of movements : Walking up/down the stairs, around the mats

            and on the line with objects.



This transition period has reminded the teachers on the need to prepare themselves emotionally, spiritually and physically in readiness to answer the many questions that surround them like:  How can I ensure everyone feels at home? Which activity works “magic” to calm down the cries?  How will I remember their names?  etc.  Next time I will tell you how we have progressed in these classrooms.