...well to Brian's school. I took him to school in the morning and stayed until lunch. Daddy took Emily to school, and then he and Danielle got some time alone together.
Brian's school starts at 7:40, and they have a very structured schedule throughout the day. First, we sign in, mommy signs in, and then the kids have their very own book where they write their name each day. They have to put away their take home folder, backpack and lunch, and also wash their hands. Then there is free time in the centers until 8:00am. The National Anthem begins the official start of the day, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
The next 30 minutes is an instructional time, where they go over the "morning message." They have a line leader, and talk about what day it is, the letter of the day, and work on sight words. The day I went was a Thursday, and the letter was "K".
Then there is another round of centers. I think Brian really likes the "art" center, and most of the girls played, in the dress, house, kitchen area. The new center was "workbench" and it was a big hit. When the bell is rung by the line leader, we get ready to go to P.E. There is also music and library.
Whenever they went somewhere, they sang about colors, numbers or other catchy learning tunes. When they have to wait, they look for the letter of the day on the walls. Every minute is fun learning, even in the bathroom.
They have snack, and go outside to recess for 30 minutes. Recess is Brian's favorite part of the day, and he usually rides the trikes they have during this time.
Back inside the classroom, more centers, and then another instructional period before lunch. Todays focus was a science lesson. The teachers had all received a habitat for ladybugs, so we learned about the ladybug life cycle, what they ate, and got to see the class ladybugs. I even learned something I didn't know.
I left as they were getting ready to go to lunch. But the rest of the day is lunch, recess, story time, nap time, and then free play until 2:30.
I love Brian's teacher! She is awesome. She is very entertaining, and loves the kids. She plays with them, even during recess, sings funny songs all the time, and uses lots of rhyming words. I am so thankful that Brian is in her class. This year has been wonderful for Brian. We will definitely make sure that Emily gets in Mrs. Kriz class in a couple of years.
