Sydney's Happy Hair Day

Sydney's Class is studying the Letter H this week. So on Friday they had Happy Hair day. Check out this crazy hair do.

Sydney's other big news is that she is now reading. She is able to read some simple sight word books al by her self. She has such a desire to learn to read and write. I am so glad we made the decision to put her in to kindergarten. She is encouraged to read and write on her own and is given many more opportunities to do so. We are so proud of her!

Reid's VIP day!

Thursday, Reid was the VIP! He was so excited. He talked about it for 2 weeks. I was able to help out in his classroom as well. We had a good day. It was nice to finally meet all his new preschool friends. At least now I know who is who. His preschool is nice, but very different from Sydney's preschool experience! I have found a new appreciation for the Program at Oakdale and what it does for the students. I wish that Reid could have gone through that program as well. Check out the pictures from our watermelon day!

His class is meeting for the morning circle time! They talk about the calendar, weather, and the VIP shares his show and tell items. Reid brought his pony, lightning McQueen car, and a family photo. He has 14 children in his class. Before meeting for circle time they have about 15 minutes for free choice time.

Reid is in the VIP chair. He was most excited to do the "wedder" (weather).

The theme for today was watermelons. The children made these watermelon necklaces and even put real seeds on them. They were cute projects.

Watermelon dot to dots.

The children pulled seeds out and counted them and then they all ate the watermelon. Most of the children wanted more to eat. I think overall they all liked it.

I was in charge of the watermelon station. Each group finished with the watermelon early so they were allowed to do playdough until it was time to move to the next station. The third station was playing in the gym with some different large motor toys. This is Reid's favorite thing to do at preschool. Since, it is in a church that does not have a playground outside, this is their alternative.

After they finished with their three stations then they meet together for a prayer and then they enjoy a snack in the snack room. That finishes out their day. Usually, Sydney, Elyse and I walk to pick him up if it nice weather. Otherwise we sit in our cars in the circle and the teacher walks each child out to the car when their parent reaches the door. On one hand this is nice because I do not have to take everyone out of the car, but I do miss the contact with other parents. I feel like I still do not know any of them.

Syndey's new Class

We have some major changes for our family to report this week. After careful thought and prayer we made the descision to put Sydney into Kindergarten. She started on Monday and goes MWF all day. Today is her second day. She reported a very good day on Monday and was excited to go again today. She is a lot closer to home so it only takes 5-10min. to drive to school. It is very different to have her gone for a whole day. Reid certainly gets more of my attention in the afternoon.


My new Kindergarten Teacher, Miss S.

Reid's Teacher, Mrs. M

Reid's First Day of Preschool

Well, finally Reid was able to have his turn to start school. He has been eagerly anticipating this for several weeks. He had his shoes and his backpack on at least thirty minutes before we had to leave. We were able to walk to school and that was different than what were used to. Sydney has to ride in a car for 20 minutes to get to her school. Reid's class is in the church right behind our apartment building.

Reid spent the whole hour helping another little boy fill a train table with blocks so you could not see the painted scenery any more. I think he will like playing with some boys his age. So many of our friends have girls. He can finally do something other than playing dress-up, having tea parties, and playing with dolls!

Starting the block project with Quentin
Adding another layer now that the whole thing is covered.

Tom has also started school and things are going well. It is so nice that he can focus more of his time on school. His class is on MWF is very close to Sydney's school and it starts 30 minutes after Sydney's class so he is able to drop her off.

We have also shared in the process of redoing mom and dads basement. Reid told grandpa that he should clean up his big mess in the basement or grandma might not let him go down there any more! At that point they had just started to rip up the many layers of cement floor. Now it is all gone and they are going to pour new cement in the morning. I hope to take the kids over to watch before school starts. It will be nice when it is done.