Esther Koh

Feelings are okay, behaviours are not

Did I just hear that right? These students were telling each other to be quiet in the rudest ways ever. More petrifying was the fact that they sounded familiar; they sounded just like me.

A nobody nothing nowhere

Relocating islands and coming to a new school has gotten me thinking a lot. As I had to readjust to a new city and a new workplace, I started reflecting on what I have done, what I am doing and what I will continue or stop doing.

You are special, yes you are!

In our teacher training education, we learn that for every negative we point out, there needs to be five positive praises or encouragements. People need to hear how special they are.People need to know their worth, in order to realise their full potential.

Stop, look and listen

One of the catchphrase in my current classroom that has resonated with me this season has been ‘Stop, look and listen’.

It will certainly come

Towards the middle of last year, we embarked on a journey to explore relocating to Christchurch. We bought a land and build down south and as the build began to develop and progress, we started looking into moving down as an option.

I stopped waiting

With everything going at a superfastspeed, I realised I have stopped waiting. There is no such thing as waiting in the line. We try to avoid queues, opt for fast food which can be delivered immediately and seek instant gratification.

I threw away my memories

Fighting fire with fire

“STOP SHOUTING!” Ironically, when my eldest boy, John, was trying to get his younger brother, Michael, to stop shouting, he ended up shouting at him.

How to end with a bang

Recently, our class went for a Teddy Bear Picnic at a reserve near the school. Students arrived in the morning ...

Restless

Tossing and turning; more tossing and turning; even more tossing and turning. It’s so common to feel restless and not ...