Week 6: Kindergarten
23rd September 2014
Company: Learning Vision @ NTU
I started sourcing for jobs in this field by emailing
my resume to a handful of kindergartens in Singapore, expressing my interest in
being a kindergarten teacher’s assistant for a day. However, there were no
responses after weeks.
I had always wanted to work in a kindergarten
so I started researching for more schools. After doing some research I realised
there is actually a childcare centre located in NTU!! I was so excited that I
went straight to the school. I was then told to email my request to the
Principal, Mrs Debbie. Shortly after my email was sent, she called me and we
met up soon after. Mrs Debbie suggested that I work on 23rd September 2014. I
was attached to a K1 teacher, Aisyah. *Yayyy!*
What did I do?
I was first introduced to the children in the
school. The children called me Teacher Grace. I felt a tinge of happiness whenever
I heard them calling me that. Hehe. During the one day experience, I shadowed
Aisyah. I assisted her in areas such as serving food to the children, ensuring
they showered properly and making sure the children behaved themselves
Note: I was told not to take pictures of the
children's faces to maintain privacy. Pictures below depict the activities
they participated in that.
Learning Vision @ NTU
Along the corridor.
It's playtime!!!
He was trying to
build a symmetrical structure. How awesome is that!
I helped to cut these bananas for the kids' upcoming exercise.
Iris was drawing what she had learnt in class. J
Chinese storytelling time!
And they started dancing!!
The world of dinosaurs...
Really cute finger puppets that the teacher used during storytelling.
Their daily calendar.
Lesson of the day.... B!
Time for lunch kids!
Serving yummy food to the children.
Each child had a cup of milk for strong bones!
Shower time.
Little boy trying his best to write his Chinese
name.
3D art done using beans! So pretty!
Totally love their creativity.
Nap Time! Zzzzzz
Thank you Aisyah!
Looking after the
children felt different from other jobs. Children are so innocent and lively.
They are unafraid to express their true feelings and have no hidden agendas. I
really enjoyed my time in the kindergarten.
I didn't manage to
thank Mrs Debbie personally as she was on sick leave. I did, however, send her
a thank-you message after I left the school.
