Saturday, July 28, 2007

Time for school?

Brought my son for a MMI free trial today and realised he could learn very fast. There was another 26 mths old boy at the trial with him. They both seemed to click well.

I was rather surprised that L can finish the task using the montessorri tool faster than someone almost half a year older than him. I was amazed that he did well, he knew he had to put in the blocks from left to right and could sort out the blocks very quickly. The teachers were surprised and asked me if he was doing it for the first time and commented that he seemed intelligent and learn things very fast. I must say that L is rather alert and observant. I usually make sure that he listens to me when I talk. I gave myself a pat on the shoulder for the efforts I put in him : )

However, I don't think I can afford the time and energy to teach him with the arrival of the baby. He is always asking me to play with him or read to him. Furthermore, I cannot teach maths and sensorial using Montessorri. I have to make plans for his learning so he can maximise his current potential. I must say that the fees are steep for my consideration.