CONGRATULATIONS!
YOUR CHILD HAS MADE IT THROUGH THEIR
1st WEEK OF PRE-K!
YOUR CHILD HAS MADE IT THROUGH THEIR
1st WEEK OF PRE-K!
Through sweat, smile and some tears all of my students are making very wonderful and very normal transitions into school! I am so excited to finally put faces to names and learn about each of their little/big personalities.
One thing I like to tell parents off the bat that is 100% truth is that if your child comes in upset, hesitant and/or crying within moments they calm down and start to settle in. Some children come in ready to go and some take more time to warm up to the whole idea of school and their parents leaving, it is all normal and something I am used to dealing with. I promise they are in good hands.
I have been working in the education field for nearly fourteen years and have two small children of my own. Teaching Pre-K has been by far my favorite job. I love this age and I would like to think I have the patience to go with it. Please do not hesitate to talk to me anytime about anything! I am here for your child and I am here for you.
This blog was something one of my former parents suggested two school years ago. I have gotten some positive feedback and decided to continue on with it even after her child left my class. I used to write in the blog everyday but with working, a husband who travels a lot for work and two small children it was hard. I decided this year my blog would be nicknamed "Find Out Friday". Every Friday I will post an entry that talks about what we did that week along with any special videos, links and photographs (NONE of the students faces) from my classroom.
This blog is not mandatory and any important information will also be sent home in their folders as well. This blog is for those interested in finding out more about what your child did at school other than "nothing"...because lets face it, you have or will hear that from them. I promise we do far from nothing ;o)
This week your child learned that school is not so scary and lots of fun. We have been talking about the classroom rules, following a routine and learning each others names. The kids have gotten a chance to become a part of small groups and rotate through various learning centers and imaginary play centers, enjoy the nice weather while we still have it out on the playground, learn how to walk in line, play name recognition games, gain independence and responsibility for snack, cleaning up, folders and their backpacks. We have only been in school for four days and I can honestly say I am amazed at how well my students are adjusting already. I am so proud of them and can't wait to watch them grow the rest of this year.
Please consider attending open house on September 25th so I can tell and show you so much more!
Have a great weekend,
Mrs. Miller
