Kindergarten... Yup, the time has come... the play is over, and work has begun. And this momma has mixed feelings. My dear cousin, a fabulous kindergarten teacher, tells me she reminds her parents that "pre-k was time for play". This makes sense and breaks my heart at the same time. Don't get my wrong, my little man loves school and got a great report from his teacher, but I cannot help but wonder "why so much, so fast". I find myself stressing that he knows the "sight words", and worrying that we may not have met the reading time requirement because we were busy doing other things, or simply enjoying down time. It can be trying, and can easily shift focus to things the world focuses on....My prayer while I was pregnant and to this day was that my children were (of course) healthy, happy, loved, and kind. I know those prayers have, at times, included "smart", "exceptional", and probably even "popular"... but the prayer that God has always pressed upon my heart was "kindness". So, when his teacher explained where he was with his reading levels, math, etc... of course I cared and was proud to hear how hard he was working and how inquisitive he is (while secretly hoping inquisitive did not equate to annoying, ha ha).. .my heart warmed when she said he's "a very sweet boy". Not that I didn't know that already, but I want his little light to shine everywhere it goes.
Because can't you just tell be looking at him that he's special?
2 comments:
Actually, the research I have been reading says that your senses are exactly right. One of the reasons people homeschool is because the curriculum keeps getting pushed further and further down. Not only that, but we really do want to teach our children values. And truthfully, we really love being with our kids.
Sorry for the soapbox.
A great teacher will make reading and writing as natural and fun as it SHOULD be, even in Kindergarten. The joy in Adam's voice when he read his book to me over the phone shows me that his teacher is instilling a joy for learning! I know we see it as too much sometimes (even I do), but children find joy in learning new things and giving them the opportunity early on makes a great difference down the road. He is one of the smartest boys I know! Also, why do I bawl crying every time you write about Adam being so special?? He truly is one of a kind!
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