Giff's World

Sunday, July 15, 2012

St Patrick's day 2012

He had an all green day to celebrate St Patricks' day at kindy - clover on the face, green tee and pants and I think he wore his green crocs too to complete the green theme

Group pic that I took from the kindy blog

I had opportunity to send Noel to morning kindy in late summer. Children are encouraged to be independent, and are to carry their own bags. Above, they are expected to put their own photo next to the school they will be attending. Noel's school right at the top. He had a bit of trouble reaching right to the top.

Next he signed himself in and also find his tag before he puts them on the board. Caregivers are to sign in on the adult sign in table.

There were all sorts of activities happening. Above, Mrs Bronwyn Glass the head teacher of BDK is supervising kids on the balancing bar thingie. Not an easy task for a 4 year old

Noel introduced me to the collage table, his favourite place. I can never set up something like this at home because I will just come home to a big mess with capital M in the house. Maybe when Abel is older ...

Abel checked himself out on the table. It is all set up with paper, pen, and what have you.

This is like the nature studies table. It has butterflies on the mirror and children are encouraged to study them

Picasso did many paintings (like above) simple and childlike. Where can I get my hands on his work (reproduction, of course)

Art corner and below, a big easel next to art corner and Noel decided to draw ME:)

Abel helped himself to the small art easel

Here Abel checked out the dinosaur table. Children again are encouraged to explore on their own.

Kite Flying

Uncle J brought a kite to let Noel play one late summer afternoon. It was such a nice afternoon, and Noel had a chance to navigate it himself after it's been set up.

Luke's birthday

Luke was Noel's besties at BDK. He turned 4 in March, and Noel was invited to his bday party. The theme was The Wiggles and there were trampoline, jumpy castle , treasure hunt etc. Noel had a great time.

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Happy birthday, Auntie R

The boys love birthday cakes and blowing candles. Here they were all smiles and posing with Auntie R's cake.

Abel's first day @ Cockle Bay Kindy

Abel started kindy one week after his birthday. He took it really well. We expected tears and all sorts but he did real well. He was enthusiastic as he walked down the driveway. He picked the Thomas puzzle and then after a few other puzzles, he moved to the next room with Noel. After about 20minutes we said goodbye and he stayed for the whole session, all good and well :)

mini ferris wheel

This is the longest wait of all- the mini ferris wheel. The boys thoroughly enjoyed the ride.

Up and Up

Easy peasy for Noel

Abel is determined to follow suit

Here I come, one step at a time..

Hurrah Abel made it.

Meeting the Queen

Meeting the Queen - Noel's kindy recently celebrated the Queen's birthday. He was all dressed up for the ocassion. Everyone brought a dish to share. I attached the link to the movie the teacher's posted on their blog.

After kindy that day, he told me, " Mum, girls have to curtsy, and boys have to bow when they meet the Queen" and proceed to show me how to Bow :)

Note: Noel appeared from about 2:35 into the movie :)

Sliding down is so much fun

Waitangi Day @ Barry Curtis Park

During Waitangi day, we brought the boys to the nearby park for waitangi day celebration. We love it because there're usually lots of amusement /entertainment for the kids ie Jumping castles.

I really like these two picture as both Noel and Abel were totally engrossed with the jumping castle.

Friday, July 13, 2012

Lantern Festival @ Albert Park

When Abel was 1 month old, we brought him to the Lantern Festival @ Albert Park. It was a disastrous outing as he was too young and he was crying and he wants to breastfeed.
Fastforward, this year, we went early in the afternoon to avoid human traffic and here're some of my favourite lanterns.