tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13548905.post8744849636145184426..comments2023-11-02T02:51:40.054-07:00Comments on noon: New art on our wall!noonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03844071708334559013noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13548905.post-7340697892999171972008-11-12T02:38:00.000-08:002008-11-12T02:38:00.000-08:00And it is really pretty!And it is really pretty!Ushahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00179239922869639391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13548905.post-9941142776343406702008-10-26T18:23:00.000-07:002008-10-26T18:23:00.000-07:00The painting is lovely. Better still is the news t...The painting is lovely. Better still is the news that he is enjoying the <BR/>drop-off programme. I'm sure things will work out fine.dipalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01070862196307376073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13548905.post-7136385558754968042008-10-26T12:34:00.000-07:002008-10-26T12:34:00.000-07:00The artwork is awesome, Noon! KB is truly gifted! ...The artwork is awesome, Noon! KB is truly gifted! :) And so glad that the new prog. if working out so well - fingers crossed.Mystic Margaritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02615330145873480073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13548905.post-14916413529952939532008-10-22T09:19:00.000-07:002008-10-22T09:19:00.000-07:00oh am late here.The art work is really beautiful!!...oh am late here.<BR/><BR/>The art work is really beautiful!!! get him some clay too, am sure he will do an amazing job with it.<BR/><BR/>glad to know KB is coping up in the new place. I hope the schools in india start this way rather than ABCD. sigh!!Praveenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01625166366980829638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13548905.post-50808769561452721572008-10-22T09:18:00.000-07:002008-10-22T09:18:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Praveenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01625166366980829638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13548905.post-76881922879380014732008-10-22T04:00:00.000-07:002008-10-22T04:00:00.000-07:00The painting is so colourful...very bright....love...The painting is so colourful...very bright....loved it, and your account of it!molarbear's postshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01450189828207113992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13548905.post-51769950741069275742008-10-20T19:39:00.000-07:002008-10-20T19:39:00.000-07:00A) loved the art work...those little hands created...A) loved the art work...those little hands created magic, didn't they? :)<BR/><BR/>B) as for the program, go with your heart and KB's smiles...its important that the child has a positive attitude to school else you will be in for a long battle...some children need more time to sort out things in their minds...aMushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14191649124291527517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13548905.post-17346232804978538932008-10-20T14:41:00.000-07:002008-10-20T14:41:00.000-07:00CA - for now this place seems fine. Not for age f...CA - for now this place seems fine. Not for age four. Am looking around for a proper school for age four. I may just go back to his school W for age four. Although they don't really teach much there...they believe in child directed, play based learning only. But am sure kids there also do fine in KG. Montessori materials seem so fun when I see them - so am a little eager to give him a chance at trying that...let's see. No, that is not the reason am not going back to school W now - just that if he cries again and they again tell me to take a break it won't work well...<BR/><BR/>Hey Kodi's mom - don't even worry about it - I know how busy you must be - staring work again, settling in a new place, two kids - your hands are totally full - I totally understand!<BR/>Thanks! :)<BR/><BR/>Neera - not so much because of being a doting mom - just that we had this nice/pricey frame gathering dust in our garage and also I wanted to change the art we had in that spot for a long time now...so chumma just tried fitting this in and it fit. That's why it's there! :)<BR/>OMG - kumon even at age three?! Your kids don't need it girl - they have math whiz mom at home! :)<BR/><BR/>Mammamia - thanks! :) I shall make a huge frame of his next painting and send it to you! ;)<BR/>Hopefully he will continue to paint - I still can't believe he dipped his hand in paint - that itself made me love this program - he is so finnicky!noonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10445897687198728433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13548905.post-30692040820336142072008-10-20T14:29:00.000-07:002008-10-20T14:29:00.000-07:00Gauri - thanks! Esp coming from you - the one who ...Gauri - thanks! Esp coming from you - the one who does really nice craft work with the kids...<BR/>I am very inclined to go with this school...but just a little nervous that this is not a proper preschool - like with tons of students and a playground where some 30 kids are out at the same time etc etc...the other option is that I could take him to his old school two days a week and this program two days a week. Not sure if that is needed even at age three...B thinks that might be a better idea. Like you said I want him to be a happy child first - learning will happen automatically if he is a happy and confident child...but still it is so tempting when you have a child who grasps things well - to just thrust more and more learning material at him...I consciously avoid the push - but it gets confusing at times - if I am taking it too easy!<BR/><BR/>Mama-mia - thanks! :) Yeah really hoping he settles here and is happy all of this year...<BR/><BR/>Preethi - that is my hope too - that next year he can form a steady set of friends. I may just go back to that first school for next year...<BR/><BR/>CofS - KT is much younger also na? I mean at least a few months younger...I think early three's are hard - I think at 3.5 most kids seem more ready for school. <BR/>I am hoping KB will like this program enough for me to not even stay in the park outside but drop him and come home and pick him up in two hours...let's see.noonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10445897687198728433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13548905.post-37776581570429858122008-10-20T13:38:00.000-07:002008-10-20T13:38:00.000-07:00A) I adore the painting! It's bright and beautiful...A) I adore the painting! It's bright and beautiful and child-made!<BR/><BR/>B) I am totally loving the sound and concept of this drop-off prog. The biggest 'Yay' factor for me is that KB seems happy and adjusted, and I think that is what counts!<BR/><BR/>Way to go!!Mamma mia! Me a mamma?https://www.blogger.com/profile/04136269509737254271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13548905.post-69848507240309158072008-10-20T13:25:00.000-07:002008-10-20T13:25:00.000-07:00Aah ..the picture is too awesome for words and you...Aah ..the picture is too awesome for words and you have framed it already - such a doting mom KB is lucky to have :) <BR/>Can't tell you how glad I am that the new program is working so well for both of you. Playing out time really does wonders for most kids. In fact thats what made it relatively easier for Vansh at the summer camp. And I agree about your thoughts about the role of a school at this age. <BR/>And since you mentioned it, I too have to admit I get nervous too when I see kids this age going to Kumon and learning addition and what not!Neerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02908239217422161292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13548905.post-32312364977969527542008-10-20T11:59:00.000-07:002008-10-20T11:59:00.000-07:00really cool, Noon! the artwork, the new place and ...really cool, Noon! the artwork, the new place and a new start - all of it. an email frm me is long overdue, pls pardon the delay, things are kinda insane at this end. will write soon, promise.Anushahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03887052887207435095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13548905.post-21594794874320011322008-10-20T09:57:00.000-07:002008-10-20T09:57:00.000-07:00As far as montessori is concerned, I think at age ...As far as montessori is concerned, I think at age 3 it hardly matters. If KB is enjoying his time here and you are satisfied about other aspects like safety , cleanliness, teachers you must give this drop off a serious consideration.<BR/> But, please do not have resentful about the teachers in the old school (though its hard not to) and let that not be THE reason for KB not going there.<BR/> Btw, a treasured art work indeed !!Cantaloupes.Amma (CA)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06507339903683786496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13548905.post-11807377935598736602008-10-20T09:30:00.000-07:002008-10-20T09:30:00.000-07:00Great Noon.I am glad you found this program. If th...Great Noon.<BR/>I am glad you found this program. If this works for you, then I would say continue with it.<BR/>Loved KB's art work :)<BR/>I am in the same boat. Started KT at a play school and she could not adjust. Even threw up once. I have stopped sending her to that play school now. Will try my luck after a couple of months at our new place.<BR/>I am really glad things have worked out for KB. Having gone through a similar experience, I know just what you guys must have gone through.Collection Of Starshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07468289525061134465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13548905.post-39590092013613188472008-10-20T06:04:00.000-07:002008-10-20T06:04:00.000-07:00Awesome artwork Noon.. and glad to know you found ...Awesome artwork Noon.. and glad to know you found a program that he likes!! As for friends.. even with school friends, these kids seem to forget them very soon.. so he can make steady friends next year!! Also there maybe some kids who are consistent with the drop off program as well!! :)<BR/>Glad to hear this!!<BR/>Cheers.Preethihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10943344283863649487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13548905.post-50710010123975747892008-10-20T02:08:00.000-07:002008-10-20T02:08:00.000-07:00:)firstly kudos to the artist!! the painting looks...:)<BR/><BR/>firstly kudos to the artist!! the painting looks absolutely beautiful!! am quite sure i cant make something half as prety and neat!<BR/><BR/>and really happy to hear that KB is enjoying this new place! i think academics are anywayz for life. if KB is happy in this place, it must be totally worth it! :)<BR/><BR/>all the best!<BR/><BR/>cheers!<BR/><BR/>abhaMama - Miahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06330103540647472728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13548905.post-63791802713754222562008-10-20T01:58:00.000-07:002008-10-20T01:58:00.000-07:00That's awesome Noon :) Really - amazing :) Loved ...That's awesome Noon :) Really - amazing :) Loved KB's artwork. <BR/><BR/>And regarding the school/montessori - I'd say trust your instincts Noon. Initial stages - if they're happy at school - it sets the foundation for a lifetime of happy schoolgoing days :)Gaurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05715712617305066550noreply@blogger.com