Li'l Girl's School Activities Part 2

Li'l girl's been enjoying school and I'm so happy to see the activities she brings home.

This month is about The Family so we've been printing family pictures and letting her bring them to school. These are what she has so far.

This is a picture of us at the Dinosaur Island just last summer.

      This is a picture of her and Daddy during 

      her Baptismal.

Wanted to print recent pictures except for the one with her Daddy because it's so beautiful. The photo was taken by Rolex Dela Pena otherwise known as Tolex short for Tito Rolex.

Excited to see what other activities she'll bring home. 

Sharing a poem I used to give my parents in school when I was a preschool teacher

When Your Child Comes Home Messy

Red paint in the hair? Blue paint on the jeans?

Sand in the shoes?  Marker on a favorite shirt?

White socks that look brown? Sleeves a bit damp?

YOUR CHILD PROBABLY...

worked with a friend

solved a problem

created a masterpiece

negotiated a difference

learned a new skill

had a great time

developed new language skills

YOUR CHILD PROBABLY DID NOT...

feel lonely

become bored

do repetitive tasks that are too babyish

do worksheets that are too easy

do sit down work that is discouraging

YOU PROBABLY...

paid good money for those clothes

will have trouble getting the red paint out

are concerned the teacher isn't paying enough attention to your child

YOUR TEACHER PROBABLY...

was aware of your child's special needs and interests

spent time planning a challenging activity for the children

encouraged the children to try new things

was worried you might be concerned

Young children really learn when they are actively involved in play...not when someone is talking to them.  There is a difference between "messy" and "lack of care."  Your teacher made sure your child was fed, warm, offered new skills and planned messy fun things to do because that's how young children learn!

Send your child in clothes that can get dirty!  Keep extra old clothes at the site for times when the child gets really messy.  But remember, young children need time to be kids.

-   author unknown