Finally getting a glance at the calendar I am reminded that summer is winding down and in a few short months my son will be off to kindergarten. This is scary for me, this is my first one off to school, off to new adventures. He is excited, I am not. I know, everyone keeps saying “It will be okay,” and I know it will be but it doesn’t make the sadness of watching my son take this HUGE step any easier. Little Guy is certainly spreading his wings and he’s ready to soar. Mommy though has a lot to gear up for.
Summer school has been great for N, he is learning a lot, and also getting a small glimpse into how his school days will go in the fall. His teachers have been great, and N has his extra early education teacher helping ease the transition.
A child with S.P.D has a harder time with new situations, loud noises and lots of people, but I have already talked to the team at school that will make the change a lot easier for N. We have already set up times for N to sneak a peek into his classroom, and see the big gym and cafeteria. We also have a plan in place to deal with lunchtime and assemblies. Having a plan in place helps us know N will be well care for at school.
Schooling doesn’t end at that brick and mortar building. We have been working at home to get ready. I have found workbooks that I bring out to practice letters and numbers. We work on letter forms and shapes, lines and curves and starting at the top to form letters. We are also working on numbers with coloring and stickers, which N LOVES. If you are wondering the books are from School Zone, awesome, fun and easy to follow.
Watching N grow into this big boy is awesome. Just as this garden needs lots of love and care to grow, so does the kinder”garten” kid. Yes it is a big change but an exciting one. We are ready, I hope. And I will rap it up with a question am I a total dork buying this *T-shirt for N? It is just so darn perfect!
* I wanted to add this side note to tell you about were the t-shirt is from because it is such an awesome site. Verimeri tees are designed for kids by kids. They offer t-shirt design contests and fundraisers. The coolest shirt is the buddy tee. Designed by a young child as part of an anti-bully movement- Super Cute!
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5 responses so far ↓
TheAngelForever // July 15, 2008 at 9:43 am |
My son is in a summer enrichment program 4 days a week for 2 1/2 hours to keep up with his OT and PT before starting kindergarten in the fall. I also worry about the start of a new school year, but hope that things will go well.
I think the t-shirt is really cute. Will your son go for it? Some boys this age start to care so I was curious. I know my son is pretty good and will just put on what I toss his way.
goodmum // July 15, 2008 at 11:22 am |
It sounds like you’re doing everything possible to make sure N has the easiest transition possible into the kindergarten world. We’ve had to make some decisions about Little Man’s schooling too, and it’s so great that your school and ours are willing to accomodate our kids.
Patty P. // July 16, 2008 at 1:47 pm |
I can so relate to how difficult it can be to have a kid with SPD! You are doing such a great job!!
Patty P. // July 17, 2008 at 8:10 am |
I am equally scared about this upcoming school year. Danny has been in a special ed class for preschool for the last 2 years. The class (which had less than 10 kids both years) is especially for kids with sensory problems and his teacher was a godsend. This year, though, he is on to a regular preschool classroom with 20 or so kids and lots more stimulation. There are a lot of things in place to help him, and hopefully the teacher will work with me. I am sure it will be fine, but I can’t help but be a bit nervous….
Alicia @ Experiencing Each Moment // July 30, 2008 at 11:53 am |
It’s so good to find you! My SPD son is also starting Kindergarten in a month. It sounds like our boys have been on very similar paths, and I look forward to learning from you. I’m so impressed!