This afternoon Patience and Jordyn had their first day of preschool. It was a "mini session" so the kids could have an hour to get used to the classroom and the routine. When I dropped the girls off, I peeked through the window and saw Jordyn planted in one spot, just staring at the commotion around her. When I returned, I peeked through the window again as the kids were doing "circle time," which is songs, stories, etc. I always thought Jordyn would love this part of the day. All of the kids were sitting on the carpet, listening and interacting, except Jordyn. She, again, was planted to the ground, about 10 feet away from the rest of the class. It broke my heart. But when I went in to get them, she didn't cry. She just hugged me. And then she was very quiet on the way home. I'm not sure if she's just too young, or if she's just slow at warming up to new situations. I guess time will tell...
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
First Day of Preschool
This afternoon Patience and Jordyn had their first day of preschool. It was a "mini session" so the kids could have an hour to get used to the classroom and the routine. When I dropped the girls off, I peeked through the window and saw Jordyn planted in one spot, just staring at the commotion around her. When I returned, I peeked through the window again as the kids were doing "circle time," which is songs, stories, etc. I always thought Jordyn would love this part of the day. All of the kids were sitting on the carpet, listening and interacting, except Jordyn. She, again, was planted to the ground, about 10 feet away from the rest of the class. It broke my heart. But when I went in to get them, she didn't cry. She just hugged me. And then she was very quiet on the way home. I'm not sure if she's just too young, or if she's just slow at warming up to new situations. I guess time will tell...
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Oh, poor Jordyn! She's your reticent child, very unlike her exuberant sister. I think that she will slowly warm up to what's going on, and be comfortable and enjoy preschool. It's all very new, and Jordyn is very good about observing what's going on around her. She'll take it all in, figure it out and then she'll jump in with both feet!! Give them both hugs and kisses for us!!
Love,
Mom
I think Jordyn will be fine. If Danica can get use to and love going to preschool I am sure she will too. Just give her some time.
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