Multiple Languages

Sasha has shown a remarkable progress in his multiple language acquisition. He is now able to speak English, Indonesian and Japanese fluently. Sasha can switch languages easily, depends on who he is talking to. Sasha can talk in English to me and then immediately switch to Japanese to talk to my husband. Being in Japan has helped his listening skill as well. Sasha learned new words by listening to his surroundings. My husband often told me how he was amazed at Sasha's newly acquired vocabularies.

Shinjuku

We had been to Shinjuku couple of times when we were here in Tokyo a few months ago back in March. At the time, we often passed a restaurant where there was a giant crab model hanging on top of a restaurant in Shinjuku area. Yesterday were our third day here in Tokyo and we decided to go to Shinjuku. Right after we stepped out of the Shinjuku train station, onto the street in front of the Lumine exit, Sasha said to me: "Mama, Sasha wants to see big crab." I was totally surprised to hear that since it had been approximately four months ago that we went to Shinjuku and yet Sasha still remembered that giant crab.

Tricycle

Sasha has just mastered his tricycle a few days ago. Everyday he rides his tricycle enthusiastically around the house. And since today is a car-free day along Sudirman street and Thamrin street, we took him to ride his tricycle on the street circling the Welcome Statue fountain.

Sasha's Radio Flyer tricycle.

Summer Vacation

Sasha is on a summer break from school so we try to use his free times as efficient as possible. For the first vacation week, we went to Taman Safari Indonesia Cisarua about 90 KM from Jakarta. Taman Safari is literary a wildlife safari park and home to many endangered animals one of which is the Sumatran elephant. There Sasha got to see the elephants that he loves so much.

Then Sasha went to have a ride on an elephant and a pony.

Pre-nursery Progress Report

Sasha finally received his first progress report card from his homeroom teacher last week. The report was very positive and said that Sasha had no trouble adjusting to the routines in class. For example, he enjoys singing, doing action songs, reciting nursery rhymes and listening to stories. His teacher also mentioned that Sasha can turn from one task to another with ease because of his versatility. Good job Sasha.

Scissors

Using scissors is one of Sasha's forte. He can cut straight lines as well as slanted. He understands the concept of cutting using scissors from early on. He is very curious when seeing art and craft that has to use a scissors. He knows that he is only allow to use the small, for kid, scissors. I am lucky that Sasha does not show any interest in playing with my big scissors that I normally use. Here are some of the artworks that Sasha made using scissors recently:

Fountains

Sasha's favorite: fountains. I think he is happiest when he can stand by the fountain.