Ola Ganiu
Ever wondered why most kids are always eager to go to school? Don’t think it is because of the knowledge you want them to acquire. Many of them see it as fun. For instance, three-year-old Salam Folarin says he likes going to school because of the songs he sings there. Could this be a music star in the making? Time will tell.
How are you?
Fine.
What is your name?
Salam Folarin.
Who told you that is your name?
My mommy.
How old are you?
I am three year old.
What is the name of your school?
I don’t know.
Why don’t you know?
My mommy did not tell me.
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What do you eat this morning?
Rice.
Who cooks it for you?
My mommy.
Where is your daddy?
He has gone out.
To where?
One place.
Who owns the money in your hand?
Me.
Where did you see it?
My daddy gave it to me.
How much is that?
N2000
How do you know it is N2000?
My daddy told me.
Could you give me out of it?
No.
Why?
Because my daddy said I should not give anybody.
So, what do you want to do with it?
I will buy biscuit.
Would you share your biscuit with me?
No.
Why?
Idon’t know.
Do you know Tom and Jerry?
Yes.
Where do you know them?
In our television.
Who are they?
My friends.
Do you like going to school?
Yes.
Why?
Because I sing songs.
Really, who teaches you the songs?
My aunty.
Could you sing one for me?
Yes.
Ok, let me hear?
Pawpaw is a kind of fruit
sweet like sugar
yellow like Fanta
everybody like pawpaw.
Have you seen pawpaw before?
Yes.
Where did you see it?
My daddy brought it home for me.
Did you enjoy it?
Yes.
Your daddy buys a lot of things for you.
Yes.
Is he a good daddy?
Yes.
But you don’t like him beating you?
Yes.
So, stop doing things that make him to beat you.
OK.