Peg Memory

In one of the Shichida Method many lessons for memorization, there is one activity that involves memorizing 100 pictures (in order) called peg memory. Sasha has so far memorized all 100 of them with 1-50 pictures being his most fluent. Meaning, he can correctly say what picture associates with what number easily. The technique to be successful in memorizing these pictures is to repeat them in 20 pictures and keep adding some more until 100.

Tennis

Sasha's new passion:

Cooking

For one reason or another Sasha has taken a liking in cooking. It started out when he read a book about making orange juice and went to make one with his dad. Ever since that, Sasha wanted to make anything that he could make; Pancake (together with dad), avocado juice, his sister's puree, pizza and tiramisu - after he stumbled upon how to make tiramisu on youtube. Of course we tried a few times to get all of them right.

Music Lesson

Sasha has been taking up a violin lesson for sometimes. Professor Makoto Shichida said a long time ago, in one of the rare conversations I had with him, music is important for brain development, especially learning to play the violin. Professor Shichida said that since violin involves a lot of movements on both hands: right hand to hold the bow and left hand for the fingering, such movements are believed to be a good exercise for the brain, both left brain and right brain.

New Year

Its January, I am determined to write regularly on my blog this year...or at least posting pictures like I used to. After the birth of my daughter, I found out that it was not as easy to sit down in front of my laptop as before. But all is well now.
News update, Sasha is no longer a long haired boy. We had it cut as of November 2011. And has since changed several hairstyles to better suit him.

Numbers

On the way to school this morning Sasha shouted: "I like traffic light and numbers mama." Sasha is referring to the numbers that counts down the time for red light (as well as green light) on the traffic light. And this is the start of his infatuation with traffic lights...especially the ones that have numbers attached on it.

Busy Life

Sasha is now four years old and he is officially a kindergarten student. How time flew so fast. With school is still on a holiday break, Sasha has been doing various activities to enhance his skills. For starter, I like to have him do exercises that move his fingers in order to prepare him for kindergarten. For example, I have him writing the alphabet every other day, and do mazes in between writing practices.