Can you believe the kids will be starting kindergarten next year? I am so excited to enter this next phase with them. Parenting has become so much more enjoyable to me as they’ve gotten older. I see so many parents sad about their kids getting older and I just find myself relishing in the new changes and growth I will get to see in my children.
We had kindergarten orientation a couple weeks ago. There was a lot of information provided, and they did a lot of ‘selling the school’, which was confusing to us since we already chose to send our kids there (it’s the elementary school a few blocks from the house, but ranked very highly in the nation). I don’t think Chris and I have many concerns or worries about them starting kindergarten or going to a new school. We’ve learned that they adjust very quickly and they both absolutely love school.
When we got home and I told the kids what they would get to learn, I loved seeing which one got excited about what. I told them they would get to do science projects and learn about math, and Cooper started yelling/screaming and jumping up and down. When I mentioned that they would get to do art projects and play sports (they will get do this in the Kindergarten Enrichment Program, aka full day kindy) and Charlotte was the one to get excited.
There is a summer program the kids can participate in as well. This will help give Chris a mental break this summer, as well as let the kids get exposed to their new school and even take some fun field trips (like the tour of Mile High stadium and Coors Field).
We’ve decided to separate them into different classes, which all the teachers support. The kids are excited to have their own teacher and even make new friends. I think Charlotte may have a tougher time adjusting based on conversations with their current pre-school teacher. Charlotte will often follow Cooper around class or constantly look for where he is playing. Cooper seems to be the opposite and gets annoyed that Charlotte is always around.
We also spoke with the teachers about Charlotte’s medical history and possibility of delays. We don’t want to create an issue that isn’t there, but we also have found it’s important to address any issues immediately when they come up. Charlotte struggles to stay focused and the pediatrician says that is highly likely a direct result of the exposure. The teachers were happy to have her history and they have a great program should she need additional assistance.
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