Recently, a kitten was "appointed" as kindergarten "principal" in Shenzhen Caitian Kindergarten. It used to be an "unexpected guest". But now it has its own office and mailbox, with its photos posted in every corner of the kindergarten. The new "principal" has even opened a social media account on Xiaohongshu, or Little Red Book, a Chinese lifestyle social media platform, gaining popularity online.
Xiao Cai, the "Honorary Principal" of Shenzhen Caitian Kindergarten.
At the beginning of 2021, a teacher at the Caitian Kindergarten accidentally discovered a thin stray cat. After taking care of it for some time, teachers and students became emotionally attached with this lovely cat. The children named it Xiao Cai and hope to keep it. Therefore, the kindergarten hired the cat as an "Honorary Principal".
As a "principal", Xiao Cai has a lot of things to do every day. It not only accompanies children, but also reads letters sent by kids, writes back to them, and helps them solve their troubles
Students are playing with Xiao Cai.
The mailbox for Xiao Cai.
Qiu Ling, a teacher of Caitian Kindergarten, said that since Xiao Cai became the "head" of the kindergarten, many forms of creative educational activities have been fully practiced. And many children have also gained emotional comfort from Xiao Cai.
Qiu Ling and Xiao Cai.
Sun Manli and Chen Chao, art teachers of Caitian Kindergarten, designed the interior decoration and teaching tools in the image of Xiao Cai. They painted the portrait of Xiao Cai on the walls and made kitten-themed cushions and picture books.
Sun said Xiao Cai is a veritable director, as it "educates" both teachers and students in the kindergarten.
Kitten-themed decorations in Caitian Kindergarten.
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Photo: Shenzhen Caitian Kindergarten, Shenzhen Daijianshi
Author: Ariel
Editor: Wing, Steven, Monica, Will, Jerry
