Nature Walk

Took the family on a nature ramble yesterday starting from Forest Walk crossing Henderson Wave all the way to Faber Point. Ernie came along as well to enjoy both flora and fauna. We took pictures of some interesting sightings. For fauna, there was a rather unusual 'spiky' caterpillar crawling along a railing at the end of Forest Walk. I wonder what butterfly it would be? We also saw a squirrel jumping from branch to branch but weren't able to take any pictures of it.

As for flora, we saw a pitcher plant almost drying up. The plant attract insects by secreting nectar. Once an insect is inside, it is prevented from escaping by the downward pointing hairs lining its inside. The insect would be consumed at the base of the plant by digestive juices. It was an educational tour as well for the children.

Half way through the walk the children's stomach began to grumble. When we reached Faber Point, we bought a packet of pop corns and a tube of potato chips to munch while we headed back to take a bus to get to our car. We headed to Vivo City for lunch and did some window shopping.

The children returned home to ice-cream and a movie on MIO TV. Later in the evening we went to Simpan Bedok for dinner and bought some donuts from Donut Master for tomorrow's breakfast. A combo pack of 6 costs &7.50 - these are your designer kind of donuts. They were yummy!

Dad

Trip 2 Malaysia

Its the first week of da hols n mum, Sheryl n I went on a one day trip 2 Malaysia with our friends! I wished dat dad would come 2 but he had his work 2 do. I have never gone on a ONE DAY trip 2 Malaysia before. You can't do a lot of things in one day in Malaysia as u need time 2 travel back n forth from Malaysia 2 Singapore. We decided 2 make the most of dat very little time.
We managed 2 do lots of activities dat day, so, it seemed more like 2 days in Malaysia than 1. First, we had breakfast. Then, we went 2 Giant 2 shop. Mum bought a pair of new shoes 4 dad. After that, we went bowling. Sheryl, Carlene n I did not play. I did not play as I could not carry da ball with 1 hand.

At about 11:30, we played some games @ da arcade. We watched a movie after dat.(Sorry, Sheryl leaning on me, can't type properly) Back 2 da subject. We ate lunch then shopped again. + shop 4 Sheryl's bag. After eating dinner, we shop-AGAIN. Then, we went 2 watch another movie. When we went toilet, Jael saw a few boys taking picture outside da girls toilet.After that, we went home n reach home @ 1a.m.+

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Holidays are here!

Children and mom went on a trip with church friends to JB yesterday. They had a great time shopping and watched two movies: Indiana Jones and the kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and Chronicles of Narnia, Prince Caspian. Tickets cost RM$9 and RM$6 for an adult and a child respectively. Mom bought slippers for Sherm and me, and a bag for Sheryl. They returned slightly past midnight.

I went on a learning journey with my department to Republic Polytechnic, finding out more about their Problem-Based Learning approach to T & L. It was an eye opener seeing how lessons were conducted in three different sessions all within a day. The first session was exploratory in nature, getting to know and understand the problem. The session session probed deeper into the problem with worksheets to guide students in their thought processes. For the third session, each group had to present their findings using powerpoint.

We can certainly see the benefits of this approach to learning. Students were picking up many important life skills such as communication and research skills, which would stand them in good stead for the future.

Dad

This Great Day, 27.5.08.

Holidays have come,yeah! Today, is SOOO perfect. Like the day was just created for me! Whoo hoo...Playing the computer(Internet), is going to be so common these days. Well, today, feeling bored, I kinda created a new type of dessert. Grapeberry Delight. The ingredients are ice, milk ,strawberry syrup and grapes. My parents both said it was 4 stars! I guess 4 must be lucky, cause,see 4ever and 4stars. Cool huh? Gotta go! Bye! Or should I say, ta ta!

From FAMILY4EVER's

Sheryl