From Dawn Till Dusk

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Since Nico started joining a Playgroup in Preschool, I observed an improvement in his socialization skills. Unlike before, he is now very enthusiastic at regularly greeting his Dada and me with very sweet “Good mornings!” upon waking up. This was perhaps because he had already adopted the “Good morning” greetings in school. Not only that. He’s span of attention likewise progressed with Nico being more attentive in listening to us while we talk. “We’re going to eat dinner now, turn off the TV,” he’s Dada would say. Then Nico would look at his Dada and confirm if indeed, he has to turn off the TV, “Kain na, off TV na?” And when he’s about to sit down on his chair, he would even be the one say, “Sit down properly sabi ni Teacher”. When he needs help in getting his toys from the storage boxes, he’s now mannered enough to say “Please, get the toy for me Mommy” and even willing to wait a minute of more in cases he needed help while at the same time we are still occupied doing something. “Wait lang anak, Mommy’s still cooking,” I often would say. Then Nico would politely reply, “Ok, wait muna Nico”.

I am truly proud knowing my Son is getting better in his EQ (Emotional Quotient) as it is my belief that just as IQ (Intelligent Quotient) is important, EQ should more so be as equally important. Having been in Preschool for almost three weeks now, I can say that my Nico have adjusted quite well to going to school already. In fact, during his no-school days, he would prod me early in the morning to bathe and dress him up as he assumed he will be going to school. Being excited to be with his peers, listening to his Teacher’s story for the day, doing some playful activities and some singing, it seemed to me that Nico has been viewing learning solely as play. And with these positive developments, I realized having some regrets for getting Nico involved in a Playgroup this late, most especially now that the school year is about to end by March. Continue Reading »