The boys get angry when they are picked up at 3pm. They need time to play, preferably 1 hour. So sunduan time is between 3:30-4:15. They play agawan base, power rangers, dodge ball, super heroes, or other imaginary scenarios they can think of. Imagine running outside under the sun. Think Philippine sun! So of course…
In my previous post entitled ‘Telling Time’, I have expressed surprise at Miko’s comment of half past twelve. When I observed him last Tuesday, I saw on their whiteboard the phrases “half past”, “quarter past” and “quarter to”… Yun naman pala! Lesson nila sa school ang telling time. Matalinong bata talaga…
For show and tell today, the kids had the following assignments: Luigi- anything; Miko- souvenir from another country. Luigi brought the picture frame of our piano recital write up in the Inquirer. For Miko, I let him bring my old ILNY (I ‘heart’ NY) t-shirt. I got this 25 years ago, year 1980, and it’s…
Today is the feastday of the Archangels Gabriel, Miguel and Raphael. So happy feastday to my 2 angels, Luis Gabriel, and Miguel. And also to Dan Gabriel. And since Miko’s pet name for me is ‘Angel’ (please see my previous post on Pet Names), e di sisingit na rin ako. Happy Feastday to my whole…
Every year, parents of Montessori schools are encouraged to observe their child during class hours. It’s mandatory for new students, and optional for old students. I have already observed Luigi in Centro last year. This morning, I observed Miko, from 8-9am. He worked on dynamic addition of thousands. He knows how the materials are supposed…
In a previous post, I have told the story of how Dan is always training Miko to tell time. I don’t know if he succeeded beyond his expectations, or pinagloloko lang kami ni Miko. At around 12:30 this afternoon, Miko looked at the clock and said “Daddy, it’s half past twelve!”
This afternoon, the Centro Montessori Glee Club joined 4 other choirs for a “concert” at the Claret School. Their choir masters held their recital, wherein they showcased their own choirs. Centro’s glee club members were the youngest. They sang 2 songs: Infaag and Cover The World With Love. Then all the other paticipants sang for…
Luigi has finished his piano recital piece for next year’s recital, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5. He sometimes plays this in school. This morning, his classmate told his teacher that he can play it, so Ms. Jaja asked Luigi to play for the class. After a little prodding (just a little, mind you) he did. Everyone…
Dan has been teaching Miko to tell time. It takes him a long time, and some coaching before he says his answer. This morning, when Dan was bringing them to school, Miko saw the digital clock in the car. He proudly said “Daddy, it’s 7:35! … Daddy, I like this clock!”