Tonight was Maddie’s preschool graduation. It was really cute! They sang a bunch of songs that they had learned throughout the year and she was just beaming the whole time, loving Mom and Dad’s full attention. She also got to go on her “big fieldtrip” today to Heritage park. It was rainy, so that was a bummer, but I’m sure Maddie still had fun. She loves the rain. I didn’t find out though until at the Preschool graduation that she threw up on the way to the fieldtrip! She has always gotten carsick, and I totally forgot to tell her teacher about it. They said she felt fine afterwards, so that’s good. Poor girl!
On Maddie’s report card she did VERY well in all of the academics, but social skills and some life skills definitely still need some work. Her teacher says that she is reading at a mid-year 1st grade level!! And she won’t be going to Kindergarten for a whole ‘nother year! She misses the cut off by 8 days! ugh! So while my little girl is a super smart smarty pants, she needs to figure out sharing and not always getting her way. Heaven knows I try and teach her these things ALL THE TIME. She is just so darn head strong! Any advice?
Its just age. They need that extra year of maturity. I held my kids for an extra year(Aug and Sept birthdays) and it has made all the difference. Just think. Had she gone to kinder this year you’d have major battles in high school when all her friends are dating and she has to wait a whole year. Think of the things kids are doing at younger ages these days…our elementary school is having a boy/girl date dance. Elementary School!!!! At 1st grade some of the girls are talking of kissing boys etc. Hopefully that additional maturity will help them navigate this crazy world. To be honest I have never heard a parent regret having their kids the oldest in class…but know plenty that have regretted having the youngest.
I know how you feel though…Coop is incredibly smart and an amazing reader. He’s is so excited for Kindergarten. He was lucky his preschool teacher identified his intelligence and has found creative ways to challenge him. You’ll be happy she has another year of creative learning…once they hit elementary school is gets crazy with the academic load they get.
Thanks! I know she’ll be happy when she’s the oldest in her class, it’s just going to be a rough year for me this year
She has the rest of her life to be in school….enjoy the extra year, and watch her develop socially. That cute little personality will come out on top. (By the way, I ALWAYS used to get car sick like that when I was little. NO fun, but I outgrew it eventually.)