CHocoHoLic

During lunch,everyone was seated at the dining area anxiously waiting for the afternoon meal.Its always exciting to anticipate what's cooking before it appears on the table.It was sliced bread,with chocolate spread and milk.Apparently,Tibor's favorite.He devoured his food like a hungry bear and didnt care where the chocolate was extending to on his face.When he was done,he had chocolate all over his face like a thick brown handlebar moustache.

THe two musKeTeeRs

Kevin and Khalil walked into the classroom as usual.Khalil played in a few corners before deciding to try on the knight's costume at the role play area.I had taken the sword from the Just 4's and brought it back to my class cos i figured that's where it seems to belong,together with Lancelot's armour and the dragon's outfit.Kevin found a stuffed pirate sword at the other corner and began to practise his guard skills and swift slices.The two coincided at the center of the room and somehow it dawned on them that they could actually challenge eachother in an instant sword fight.I set the scene and staged a suitable scenario.They stood side by side and the battle commenced after the count of three.Khalil held the stronger sword,and Kevin held the softer sword as they exchanged quick slices and guard breakers.The battle was becoming tougher as both fighters were relentless.So i asked one person to give up and accept defeat in an indirect way.Khalil wore the knight's costume,so he was the anticipated hero.Kevin lowered his guard and Khalil stabbed him in the chest.That's how Lancelot earned his victory.

PLaYHouse ExecuTive FLighT

Adam gathered some toys and surrounded himself in a circle at the playroom.Sease was there with him,so obviously he was the co-pilot.Every child present in the room seemed quite interested in the game,but Adam wouldnt let them play.When Mubin reported this case to me,i came up with the best remedy.I told them that there wasnt enough room for everyone in the aircraft but if Adam could spread out the toys and add some more,they could board and enjoy the flight.It worked,Adam was convinced and before i turned around all the boys and girls in the playroom were on Flight Playhouse!So much creativity,endless fun!

HeLLo sHiRTie

Mubin travelled early last term cos his mum was going for check up abroad.He resumed yesterday and the school had missed him for every day he'd been away.I welcomed him warmly at the door,and exchanged greetings with his mum.She told me how much her son had missed us all.I was delighted to hear that.I didnt know that the next day,this lady would surprise me with a gift from her trip.I received a bag from Miss Fatee,Mubin's class teacher and inside it was an elegant white shirt with bold grey stripes and thin red lines.I tried it on when i got to my class and it was just the right size.And to put the icing on the cake,it matched my grey denims perfectly.Though i took it off so that it remained new until it was time to go formal =-)

iT aLL coiNciDes soMewHeRe

Adnan dashed into the classroom holding Ibrahim's hands and came to me in the morning."uncle Ahmed" he said.but i didnt lift my head up to look at what he was trying to show me,so i just answered "yes?" he said "look!we're wearing the same thing!" that's when i looked up and realized that the two boys were putting on the same kind of shirt.I smiled and put on a surprised face "wow!this is brilliant.how cool is that?" they were both excited.So i asked them to pose for a twin pic right in front of my table.

OuT iN tHe saNd

After lunch,the kids incisted that they were tired of being indoors and a bit sick of playing with the same old toys.Considering the weather was nice and the environment set the perfect scene for a fun outdoor play.Mr Carl,me and the crew decided to take the kids outside to the backyard.We grabbed our digging tools,toys,etc and headed for the sand area.There,we made majestic sandcastles,battlements,starfishes,footprints and a whole lot.Everybody had a blast until sundown.I enjoyed every bit of it except the sand in my shoes and the dirt on my jeans.

ANimoRpHs

I was having my Tetley and biscuits this morning,while the tiny tots were playing in class.Suddenly,i noticed a large transparent box full of rubber animals land on my table.I was startled as i had no idea where it came from.All the children rushed to pick up a toy from the box.That's when i asked "where did this come from?" then somebody replied "from the shelf!" i turned around and looked at the shelf.Yes,something was missing.I wonder how their peepers managed to scan the box.Just then,i came up with an awesome idea to put the kids in the mood.I asked everyone to pick a toy and pretend he could morph into that animal.I went for the great white snow owl,and the others made their choices.We had fun for the moment :)

THe cosTuMe paRaDe

The kids all showed up at my new class in the morning and darted straight towards the dressing corner.Everyone picked out a costume that suited him/her and the role play act was about to commence.Adam picked up a Buzz Lightyear astronaut suit,Amina picked up a Hanna Montana rocking dress,Khalil picked up a Godzilla dinosaur costume,Mohammed picked up a fireman's outfit,Jasmine picked up a police officer's uniform.The donkey and bunny outfits were tossed over to the corner cos none of the kids was interested in playing those roles.Aarif wore a Narnian knight costume and held his shiny silver sword in his hands ready to begin the act.I staged a short play for 15minutes and the audience appeared to love it.A prince was on a quest to slay a dreadful dragon and rescue the fair princess.Quite corny if you ask me,but it was so intriguing and riveting.Soon,it was finally time for classes to begin.

THe new giRL

During lunch,i accompanied the kids to wash their hands before sitting at the dining.Before i got there,i noticed a new face staring at me with a coy look.I hesitated to say hi then,cos it just didnt seem right.So i spoke to the children around her and walked on.Later,i went to my former class to drop a message and found the same face looking at me.While resting at the play area,i was asked by the class teacher to help her out with the circle time routine.So i went on with it and gave her a demo.She seemed well interested in what i'd just finished doing and thanked me.I smiled back and headed to my new class.I thought we could get well acquainted soon,but unfortunately a little birdie told me that she'd only be filling in for a week.What a bummer,shit surely happens!

SepeRaTioN aNxieTY

I had fully acclimatized to the life in "Just 4's" but to my greatest astonishment,i was shocked when Mrs Mahtani told me the principal's orders.I was transferred to the "Just 3's" The head teacher was heavily pregnant and would not be able to carry on with classes next week.So apparently,i'd be filling in for her until the term ends and hopefully for my entire stay in the school.It was hard saying goodbye to Miss Fatee and the kids in my former class.Parting is such sweet sorrow.I'll surely miss those little munchkins!

THe eaRLY biRd

I reported to work at 6:50am and headed to class as i had a little sorting out to do with my stuff.The door opened and Mohammed walked in looking surprised considering he wasnt aware of the teacher swap since last week.I offered him some play dough and cutters to keep him occupied while i finished sorting out.Soon before long,the other kids started arriving and the usual routine kicked off.

ReTuRN oF sPecTacLe boY

Kevin Buck,the German genius kid had been away for the holidays at Germany.He wasnt in school throughout last week.Not until the weekend when he arrived with his mum.I had given up the fact that this kid was gone for good.But today,i was surprised to find out that i actually guessed wrong.Kevin rushed to hug me when i showed up this morning and he was so excited to see me.I really missed this guy.Welcome back kiddo!

ONe fiNe FRidaY eveNiNg

I spent the entire evening playing around the lawn with the kids.Aarif and Adnan were on the double swing screaming at the top of their lungs.Fadila was on the other swing merrily going back and forth.Adam and Hassan as always were more interested in kicking the ball here and there.Mr Carl was present participating in all the mini games the kids were playing.I then initiated a game of "catcher" with Jasmine who chased me until i began panting the last breath out of my lungs.I refused to give up but this little girl was more relentless than i thought.Finally,i stood still and asked her to tap me.She hurried with utter excitement.Then i took a break and went in to the building to take a cold glass of water.Sundown approached closer and closer..

CRadLe posT

Hello everybody and welcome to my new blog site.I saw this coming a long time ago,but i never really moved a muscle to make it possible.My name is Maaruf,but i use the name "kid" as a moniker here.This is because God has instilled a very special liking for children within me.I figured this out a few years ago and decided to go public.This is my second experience with tiny tots in a learning environment and it always seems to give me butterflies.I enjoy every second in this fun zone and wouldnt give it up for anything else.
Thus,in this blog,i have opened up my world to you to view,read,and enjoy and share the experiences.I hope you find every bit of it interesting and feel free to post as many comments as you like.Explore and report.Thanks for logging in :)