So, homeschooling (at least for Tasha), starts on Monday, Pippa starts on 7th April . I've done loads of research, planned a curriculum (http://allinonehomeschool.com/), got sets of early readers (BOB books, Wow, Biff and Chip) and generally put a lot of thought into it (planning educational outings, groupon deals for art and music classes etc). However it still seems like I've no idea how it will go until I start doing it. It's quite nerve wracking, akin to starting a new job. I'm excited by the challenge and the kids also seem excited by the prospect. I'm guessing there'll be a few homeschooling posts on this blog going forward.
I know I've been writing a lot about Singapore recently, but I guess that's what happens when you've lived in a new culture for a while. I've become very aware of what's around me. I get the bus to and from work every day. It costs around 15p and is fully air-conditione d. Most of the time I get a seat, it's brilliant. Today was a special day - I boarded a bus that was driven by the world's most friendly bus driver. He greeted each passenger and said good bye to everyone who got off. Sadly I was the only person to notice of the 40-50 passengers that recieved this star treatment during my journey. So I gave him a big grin and a wave as I got off the bus. I love how something like that can add an extra smile to your day. I'm currently learning Mandarin (week 2 of a 10 week course). Last week I was convinced that the whole language is a conspiracy to confuse westerners. Today, however, I am thoroughly enjoying the challenge of learning such a dramatically d
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