Enrichment lessons

Since young, we have not really signed him up for much classes save for two terms of music lessons. We usually spend weekends just exploring new places, playgrounds, museums etc. However, since he just turned 4, we figure it's time to expose him to more structured learning to hone his skills and more importantly character. 

Earlier, I spoke on enrolling for Little Executive lessons. For November, we enrolled him in the Little Shaws holiday camp to let him do a bit of sports and taking a trial class at Yamaha. For the Shaws camp, it was interesting that kids got to not just try new sports, but also do a bit of painting and baking. 

As he arrived earlier, after kicking and running for 5-10minutes non stop, he was already tired and wanted to go home, but eventually he was coaxed to continue and they did have breaks with non sports activities in between the 3 hour program. 

While he couldn't quite blend in the first day because the other kids all seemed to already know each other, he seemed OK about most activities except Poison balls. 

His favourites in order of preference are: tug of war, hockey , soccer, baking , painting. For tug of war, he was proud to be part of the winning team ;  he even told me that chose the team with the taller kids as they are strong. Haha!

Anyway, since he liked it so much and to burn his energy, we had enrolled him every Sunday morning for weekly sessions. Looking forward to sporty Sundays!


First Sunday lesson: https://youtu.be/auULwA2TZQ4
First Yamaha trial: https://youtu.be/auULwA2TZQ4


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