Madeline Rose: Pre-Schooler!!

First Day of Pre-School!

Our big girl is now an official pre-schooler and very proud of this fact! The first weeks are a transition period into this new world, and so far Maddy kept calm (for the most part!) amidst the changes.

Maddy's last week in Room 5 was very fun, with clothing themes for each day: Mismatch Monday, Pajama Tuesday, Wild (Animal) Wednesday, Favorite Color Thursday and Fantastical Friday. Maddy's last day with Krystal (her teacher for the past 3 years ) was Tuesday, August 26 and unfortunately Maddy was not feeling well at the end of the day, so we didn't get a goodbye photo with her. Luckily Maddy recovered quickly and was able to attend the last few days in Room 5 with Ashley, and I did get some final photos with her.

Maddy officially started pre-school Tuesday, September 2, 2014 with new teachers Kati (who we know because she was a "break/lunch support" teacher for Maddy in Room 5) and Thavy. I was happy to know Kati ahead of time and she's wonderful, so no worries for me! We're getting to know Thavy and she seems great as well.

Week 1 went well, some heightened emotions for Maddy but all in all a smooth transition thus far. Her new class consists of all the kids from her previous class (minus one who is starting pre-school elsewhere) plus the kids that were next door in Room 1, therefore basically doubling the number of kids. Room 1 kids are about 6 months older and Maddy's group knows them well, as the two classrooms were previously combined at end of the school day. They seem to be getting along well so far and it makes things so much easier since Maddy's friends are still in her class!

Maddy is quite proud to let anyone know she's a pre-schooler now- just ask her! I'm looking forward to seeing the changes and the wonderful new learning opportunities for Madeline once the class is in full normal routine. Exciting!