Trenton had his first day of any kind of formal school ever today. We still haven't worked out a carpool, so the entire time driving and filling out the gazillion papers required, I was wondering what I was thinking when I decided to go through with this. But seeing his cute classroom and the way he jumped right in making friends and getting involved made me feel pretty sure that this is where he belongs right now.
Here he is listening while his teacher gives him a lesson on rolling up his mat. While he wasn't sad to say "goodbye" to me in the morning, I was glad to see that he had missed me a bit and gave me a big hug when I came to pick him up. His teacher said that he had a good first day. I had told her that he was ready to be challenged but not to be surprised if he complained about it (lately, anytime we ask him to do a chore, he declines, saying it will hurt his back). Sure enough she told me that he complained, "I don't want to move the yellow hexagon, that's too hard for me."--all the while showing he knew exactly what to do. Silly boy!
I am sorry to report, however, that Trenton was the victim in a bullying incident today, but not on the playground. Here is a picture of his attacker..
The culprit jabbed a finger up his nostril hard enough to give him a serious nose bleed. He has recovered well, but wants to warn others about the perpetrator. She may look innocent enough, but should be considered dangerous!
5 comments:
I was a little sad at first because I thought someone was picking on Trenton at school. Then I have to admit, I laughed out loud when you said it was Tessa! Sounds like something that would happen at my house. Poor guy. Tessa and Audrey would probably get along quite nicely. Audrey would do something like that too if given the chance!
I love Montessori I taught preschool through sixth grade for several years. I love their philosophy and the manipulatives they use. One of my favorite blogs to look at is "Chasing Cheerios", there is a link on my blog. She has wonderful montessori ideas for things to do at home with your toddlers. I'm glad he survived the day despite Tessa's attack!
My goodness! I didn't know that Tessa had it in her! ;)
I LOVE Montessori. We used to be a Montessori family for school, but it was private and too pricey once we had two there ($400 per month per child), but we LOVED it. I'm still a Montessori Mom. Trenton will love it, I am sure!
Yeah, Ashleigh. I thought that title might trick a few of you. I just never expected Trenton to be on that end of the stick (so to speak).
Holly, Thanks so much for the links! Shanda used to work at a Montessori school and has tried to incorporate those philosophies in her home. I'd like to do that more, too, eventually. I think it is so good for Trenton. He is such an enthusiastic, hands-on kind of kid.
So Trish what do you do to keep being a Montessori mom?
Watch out! Those little babies are TOUGH! Glad Trenton has recovered!
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