Sarah started playgroup on 05 Jan this year. For the 1st 3 days, the toddlers parents/ guardians were allowed to join in the playgroup to help the toddlers (& teachers!) transition.Day 1: Cried a little when she saw other kids crying. Luckily grandpa was there to pacifiy her. She cried again when grandpa 'disappeared' from sight for a couple of minutes. Sarah came home with a 'scar' on the face; apparently a boy used a block to poke her cheek.
Feedback from grandpa was that the playgroup was chaotic and terribly run.. Teachers did not seem well prepared or coordinated either
Day 2: No crying at all. But Sarah was still a little clingy to grandpa, wanting him to do everything with her. She occasionally joined the other classmates in their games.
Feedbck from grandpa was that the teachers just left the toys and let the toddlers explore it themselves. No proper guidance was given. Minimal attention was given to the rest if there was a toddler crying, and a teacher will be carrying the wailing toddler through the entire playtime.
Day 3: No crying at all. She was practically nonchalent to the other toddlers. Sarah was a good girl; She did everything the teacher said, she interacted and played with the toys, and even sat next to the teacher during story-telling time (& all the toddlers were supposed to be sitted on the floor!). Sarah didn't even notice grandpa exiting the centre for 15 minutes!
Feedback from grandpa was that the teachers were more organised today. However, it was observed that the teachers did not practice sanitary procedures strictly and was not able to cope with teaching the toddlers how to play the toys and manage the little ones' tantrums, as well as the floor was terribly dirty/ dusty.
Day 4 onwards: Grandpa will not longer be allowed to sit in the class from today onwards. Hopefully Sarah will manage the independant mode well.. *fingers crossed*
