Carter is doing very well in Kindergarten. They have been learning how to spell the words red, blue, green, and yellow. They memorize a different song to go with each color to help them remember how to spell it. They have different math stations where they practice counting their numbers by 2's, 5's, and 10's. They have 10 minutes of homework each night of the week except on Fridays. Carter doesn't always like doing his homework, but he has no trouble with understanding each assignment. He does need to work on writing him name more neatly though. But he has come a long way!
He got in trouble the first week of school for talking too much. I had a note sent home from his teacher, and I informed her that we would be working on that problem. Each time he comes home, he brings home a folder in his book bag. On each side of the inside of the folder are different compartments. One side says Bring Back to School and the other says Keep At Home. I really love this because I can communicate easily with the teacher if I have a question or concern.
Carter said he doesn't like art class very much, which surprises me because Nik is very good at drawing, I am not so much. Carter said he likes gym though. He said they ran "25 miles" the other day. I said, wow, you must have been tired! LOL... There have been several mornings that he has woke up and said that he doesn't want to go to school. He said the days are long and boring. He even told us that he cried each morning on the bus, which broke my heart and made me cry a bit as well. But we have been praying with him and encouraging him, and the last few days at school have been much better.
I think it will just take some time to get use to. He was never in pre-school and he is enduring a full day of Kindergarten now, so this is quite the change for him. I also think he isn't use to being quiet, so getting in trouble was probably a hard thing to deal with at first. His teacher said that he is doing much better though. And he told us he isn't going to cry anymore on the bus.
Speaking of bus, we were on our way to church Sunday morning, and we stopped at a red light. While we were waiting for it to change, Carter said, "Hey, that pole says BUS." I looked over at it, and sure enough it did. I was so proud of him!! My little boy is growing up. ;)
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Reghan did go to preschool last year and I was still worried about putting her in all day kindergarten which is why we decided on Primary K that is only 1/2 day. It's a big adjustment at that age to be in a structured environment for 7 hours a day. Glad to hear Carter is doing well! :)
Byron told me Carter said he was done with school on like the 3rd or 4th day. Said he wasn't going back anymore or something. Funny kid. ;)
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