~Happy Children's Day, All~

The things children do.

Sand Art

Shared by Anizah
Source from Youtube

Children Yesterday, Children Today

Them Now
• Children now have access to computers, computer games, various perks of the I.T. and electronic world.
• More travelling experiences and opportunities; are able to experience different cultures
• They are given freedom of choice in more matters
• More freedom for self-expression
• Exposed to activities and resources that can develop and enhance their latent talents (driving them to achieve their dreams)
• Parents are generally more permissive with their children
• They have readier access to information and knowledge
• They are more world savvy

Us Then
 We were allowed the autonomy to go out and play by ourselves/independently
 We had more family time, close-bonding experiences (such things were not wealth-oriented)
 Quality time and recreation were more people-oriented; there was more communication involved
 Schedules were more appropriate for children rather than mimicking adult schedules
 We were given more responsibilities. Strengthened E.Q. and gave us ample opportunity to mature as human beings ada otak.
 Hence, we also grew independent more quickly.
 We became resourceful, imaginative and creative as we had to do with fairly limited resources. As the saying goes, "necessity is the mother of invention".
 Interacted with nature, solid hands-on materials and objects (e.g., trees, mud, junk) compared to the two-dimensional world of computers that children nowadays live in.
 Gave us lots of great memories
 We are generally healthier - the children nowadays are over-medicated, over-boiled and over-sanitised, and sicker. We played with the germs.
 Religious and moral education was stronger and happened on a consistent basis. There was more interaction with the elder members of the family or community.

~Saberah, Fadillah, Aqilah~

What are they missing out on?

Our group feel that they are missing out on:

• physical joy
• social skills
• not much of rugged lifestyle
• not too adventurous
• does not have the chance to play with muds and sands
• variety of snacks and surprises
• traditional games or kampung games
• nature stuff creations
• tradition custom are scarce
• outdoor activities
• playing in the rain
• lack of bonding with parents
• home food

done by rahimah, bahirah, mariana & shakinah

The lovely cake from Kak Eda on teacher's day celebration =) Thumbs up!

7 Secrets

I thought this would be worth sharing. It's sort of a remnant from one of my old places of work (a freelancing stint with a school counselling unit).

(Music: Omoi Haruka, composed by Kawai Kenji. Graphics courtesy VisualParadox.com)

By the way, I'm going to tag this post. Maybe it would be easier if we tagged all our posts under standard categories, just so it's more organised? (e.g., "lecture materials", "celebrations", etc) Just a suggestion. =)

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Positive & Negative Outcomes of Technology in Our Preschool Setting

Positive Outcome

• Children become IT savvy.
• Children learn language, maths and science etc. (with voice guided on the programme).
• Interaction with teachers or parents (for parents and child activities) to promote scaffolding.
• Gain information (relevant: topics / subjects).
• exposure to another/ alternative environment or culture or way of life
• gain more information second-hand
• able to "travel" to other countries or even space

Negative Outcome

• Unsupervised children may abuse it.
• Hogging on the pc for long hours.
• Causes myopia (short-sightedness).
• Not maintaining the pc regularly cause pc to breakdown.
• open more to virus attacks etc
• Children fighting over it.
• unscrumpulous netizens exploiting children through a variety of ways such as social grooming
• unduly absorb onto the computer till it controls the child and not vice versa
• child become anti-social
• no interaction with peers(face to face)
• too absorb in fantasy
• unable to differentiate between reality and fantasy

Done by Sab, Fad, Shak

wweeee~~~ we are too excited

tve and -ve outcomes of IT in preschool setting

Positive outcomes:

1. Rich with resources especially pertaining to ECE.
2. Latest and up to date information.
3. Variety of tips and resources: songs, stories, lesson plans, lesson activities, videos and etc.
4. Interactive and engaging lessons for children. Eg: Animations for children visualization and better understanding.
   
5. A platform of sharing, communicating and updating with parents. Eg: Blogging
   
6. Keeping in touch with parents even though overseas. Eg: SKYPE
7. Saving trees, no printing.
   

Negative outcomes:

1. Teacher too dependent on IT/ internet.
   
2. Children too indulge with IT = eye sight problem ( MYOPIA) and slouching which affects the spine and the backbone.
3. It unlimited access, children may view inappropriate contents.
4. Children abuse the facility given to them.
   
5. Affect children social, language and physical skills.
   
6. Lack in Teacher and child interaction.
7. Teacher leave children unattended.
8. Increase in electic bill
   

Done by: Bahirah, Rahimah & Ana

Aqilah here, this is incredible =)

ya bada badoo

madam i'm here practicing...:) tanx  for everyone there in DECCE T 01

I'm IN!!!!!

Dearest ladies, I'm in after having some trouble... =) Keep in touch!!! LOt's of love, Qistina Adrianna

HELOOO!!

tanx ana for your great help!

Hellooo all..

Nice to be here.. teheeee

lol..

yo!!
im in people.
didnt see you Kak Lisa, but i did enjoy the outing today.
love all..

Aqilah's Birthday

Mdm Anizah is crying!!! we made her stress!!! MUAHAHAHA!! EVIL US!!!

Lisa is here!!!..

 ..and was at Tampines just now heeee =D
I saw our lovely Bahirah with friends.

sab accept...thnxs

it's so fun and exciting ..

Hi

Eda is here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here I am

Shak is here (:

Our First Creation

WELCOME ALL COURSEMATES!!! (: