We feel Ms. Siji and her engaging classroom have been a beautiful influence on our son’s life over the last year.
Academically, our son’s concentration skills, ability to hold a pencil and actually write his name, recognition of sounds and letters, and understanding of numbers have improved dramatically. He has been introduced to concepts I previously thought were beyond his age – but he has embraced them, and retained them: continents, flags for our countries, historical figures, planets, environmental topics (like the importance of saving water), parts of the root, even words and songs in a second language (French).
He takes great pride in whatever “works” he has brought home for us to see – from workbook pages to a handmade card or picture. He also now asks me to sit down and practice writing with him instead of the other way around!
Personally, our son has developed valuable social skills being with his peers and teachers each day. At home, we see a new found sense of peace in his independence. He dresses himself and gets ready for the day with little parental help, will pick up his toys and put them in their proper places without being asked (much of the time!), and is a cheerful participant around the home-offering to help me with any task I happen to be working on.
I feel my son is safe in the school when I leave him for class and find him happily playing on the secure and somewhat secluded playground with his friends and teachers at pickup. Ms. Siji is always accessible and has been very approachable for any concern we have faced this year. I feel she really knows my child and truly cares about his growth. Works are often rotated to keep the interest of the children and the classroom is a very inviting space for them.
You will be amazed at how your child will truly blossom in this environment!
Pros: Cheerful Classroom, Advanced curriculum, Safe environment
Cons: Can't think of any!
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