January 14, 2009
New Teachers Said They Are More and More Confused Each Day
Chloe settled nicely into her new school this time. No crying goodbyes.. no waving till the classroom door is closed, no asking why i didn’t go pick her up from school and after just 1 hug each.. she didn’t even look back when we closed the door behind us.
On Monday, her new teachers handed out the worksheets that they worked on that day.. and told PB that they were more and more confused everyday. Confused about what..?? Confused that Chloe’s old teacher/s didn’t think that Chloe was ready or that she needed special help - with speech and other aspect. As far as her new teachers can see, they felt that Chloe could understand them.. and them her.
But having said that, I am really glad we pulled her out of grade primary because I was reading another blogger’s blog.. and her daughter is a few months older than Chloe.. yet she is still in Kindergarten .. but she can write full sentences already.. because she had been in a child care that nurtures the kids and prepares them for Primary School in North Carolina.
So for those in Canada, I just hope you take note that Pre-school does play a very important part in preparing your kid for real school. Even if your spouse did not go for pre-school when he was a kid.. nor his cousins or brothers and sisters.. please note that we are in a different time now. I wished i had done it differently but better late than never right.
hey girl,
how great to hear from you. what’s up with chloe? how big she is! let me know if i can help in anyway because i am a professional worrier and have probably ruled out every learning disability with nally. this year at school i am actually learning the manual : )
take care,
love tania
Comment by Tania — January 14, 2009 @ 2:02 pm
gee, that is scary isnt it? i am not fond or even thinking of sending arianna to pre-school coz i thought i can just teach her the basics at home n then just off to kindergarten, now dunno how….ppsstt, pre-school n kindergarten is different right???
Comment by yvy — January 14, 2009 @ 9:40 pm
Yes, I also think the same, mamabok. putting kids in pre-school is good preparation for later stage.
Comment by Rose — January 16, 2009 @ 9:05 am