Learning to write, draw and colouring

Ever since my daughter started learning to write, draw and colouring, she has been fascinated by what she can do with all the possible pencils, pens and colouring materials we have made available to her. She will request paper to write and draw. Then she will share with us what she has done with some simple story and characters. Though the drawing may not be very nice, we are amazed by her imagination and story line at times.

To make it more engaging, we may "develop" or "expand" the story or drawing with her by colouring on what she had drawn or adding some of our own drawing to it. It is interesting to observe the way she behaves and thinks in the process. ;-)

Btw, u may want to consider buying mess free colouring booklet from Crayola (http://www.crayola.com/). The colour only appear when u apply it on the special paper provided. You can buy it from the Times Bookstore with prices ranging from S$12 to S$18.

Enclosed is one of the many "arts" that was done by my daughter. She is learning to write numbers in English and Chinese now. I find it quite well written. She shared with me that the centre is also teaching her how to write her own name.




My expectation of her ? Nope, just let her has the "space" and time to explore and learn (ie freedom and flexibility). I just want her to realize learning is always a fun experience and journey. It should be and must be - lifelong learning.