When Rachel first began primary one, we were told that as her school were using the enriched curriculum method of teaching they would not be formally learning to read and write until at least primary two. However we were assured that if our children expressed an interest in ay of these skills they would be encouraged.
We got the long awaited letter today. The one saying that Jake has been offered a place in the local preschool nursery and thankfully will be attending in the morning session.
When Jake was first born I thought it would be difficult for him to attend preschool for two years. He was born in early August and so by the time he starts primary school he will be five years old. Now his fourth birthday is almost upon us and I am glad it is nursery and not primary school he will be attending in September.
So, Rachel had her nursery graduation ceremony yesterday. Most of the grandparents came to the school to watch the little concert they'd prepared and to see the kids getting their certificates from the principal of the school.
I showed up slightly late, due to my parents managing to get mixed up over timings. When I got in to the assembly hall, the children were already on stage. It didn't take long to locate my little cherub on the left of the stage among a gaggle of friends.
I spent over an hour on the Sesame Street website with Jake this evening while the others were out. I've always found the Sesame Street website to be a fun learning resource for the children, and tonight was no exception.
Jake spent most of his time playing the Elmo games. Because of his age, I aimed him toward the easier games, but he surprised me in his ability to retain information.
