Since turning 3,Rhianna has been upgraded into 'creative kids' music appreciation class.This class is for 3-5 years old and no longer adult accompanied.
Again,she was not at all disturbed by the fact that she has to attend the class alone for an hour.I,on the other hand was very anxious to see whether she can cope with the other normal hearing kids since her language skill is still delayed.
In this class,the children learn about different musical instruments,and different music and movements activities.They are also encouraged to participate and socialize with friends and be more independant.
Unlike the toddler class where they always receive a little sticker as a reward for any kind of participation,this class reserves the stickers only for good participation and good behaviour.
Never in a million years would I be this nervous to see whether my child receives a sticker or not!This sticker to me signifies Rhianna's ability to compete with her hearing peers and of course her first step towards being in a mainstream education.
The minute she got out I checked,and there it was...the shining little sticker!My child has flown solo..
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I'm learning to listen
I'm willing to try
Nothing's impossible
Reach for the sky
I may not be perfect
Though I'd like to be
I'm learning to listen
Just being me
(Estabrooks, 1994)
I'm willing to try
Nothing's impossible
Reach for the sky
I may not be perfect
Though I'd like to be
I'm learning to listen
Just being me
(Estabrooks, 1994)
Happy listening!
On September 15th 2009 Rhianna's left CI was activated and her journey into the hearing world began..We hope to document her progress and share our wonderful journey with this delightful girl.We also hope to provide other parents with similar situation in our country with some information on living with CI.
Meet Rhianna!
Rhianna is turning 5 years old on May 13th 2012
She stands at 105cm and weighs 18kg (still!).
She loves doughnuts,ice cream and birthdays
but she hates vegetables (yucks!)
She loves princess, dolls and pretend play
but she hates to tidy up
She loves singing and dancing
but she hates nap time and bed time
She loves her two kitties
but she hates it when they're noisy
She loves to chat and listen
but she hates mapping sessions ( getting better tho)
she's lovely but cheeky,pretty sometimes grumpy,she's loving and kind but could be bossy...that's who she is :)
She stands at 105cm and weighs 18kg (still!).
She loves doughnuts,ice cream and birthdays
but she hates vegetables (yucks!)
She loves princess, dolls and pretend play
but she hates to tidy up
She loves singing and dancing
but she hates nap time and bed time
She loves her two kitties
but she hates it when they're noisy
She loves to chat and listen
but she hates mapping sessions ( getting better tho)
she's lovely but cheeky,pretty sometimes grumpy,she's loving and kind but could be bossy...that's who she is :)
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Congratulations on the sticker, and all that it symbolizes! Music is *so* important for all kids, especially ones with hearing loss. In addition to the enjoyment and the cultural education, it can really improve speech. What kind of music do they learn about in the class?
ReplyDeleteAt this point,they basically learn rhythm and intonation through various children's songs.They work a lot on auditory memory and auditory perception which is especially great in Rhianna's case.
ReplyDeleteWe're lucky to have such a supportive group there.It does wonder to her self esteem too.