That's V doing her penny work during the last week of her first year of Montessori. While we still can't believe that Veronica has just finished her first year of preschool, we are more in awe (and proud) of her accomplishments this year. She started school this year at a very young 2 years and 11 months, not even turning three until a full month after school began. Her first few weeks of school were rocky, with lots of crying and clinging and many unfortunate potty accidents, not to mention the very memorable incident on the first day of school with the admissions director. However, as the year went on, Veronica began to become more confident in school. I was able to come into her classroom and spend a few minutes with her, and then leave without upsetting her. I could pass her in the hall, and give her a quick hug before sending her on her way. She looked forward to her hug after her library special and we usually shared a quick lapsit story together, and then when it was time to go to art class she would give me a hug and kiss and take off.

Veronica also knows all of her letters on sight, can count to twenty (and then up to hundred by tens), she can spell her name (and write some of it..hey, it's a long name ;-), she can spell and write mommy's name, knows all of her friend's letters, and is developing her father's knack for making up songs to tunes. She loves to practice running fast, and she spends hours working on art projects. And she still does all this while holding on to her little plastic toys (some things haven't changed ;-)

I was particularly impressed with Veronica this past week. Regular class (school) was out for summer, but she was still coming to school with me and hanging out with the other faculty children. I was worried that the lack of structure and no nap days would take a toll on her; however, she seemed to enjoy her days of romping through the school with her buddies. She would pop in the library to say hello to me while I was working, but then she would prefer to go back to the other teacher's kids. I was very proud of her independence that was so evident this week, and how she has really blossomed from a cute toddler into a really neat little kid! School's out now and with my work at school is almost done, we are ready enjoy what the summer has in store for us!

Posted by Lori on June 5, 2009 9:16 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)