Spanish Speaking Kindergarten

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Meredith

Today, my husband and I went to check out a Kindergarten class at the school that my daughter will most likely be attending in the fall. This class was a little different than your average Kindergarten class because it was a Spanish immersion program. I went away with mixed feelings about what was right for my preschooler. In our school district, you have to get ready for Kindergarten early. This includes testing your child for the Extended Learning Program, which can be compared to a gifted program in other school districts. Not every elementary school offers these classes, and they … Continue reading →

Play Dates

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Meredith

This week we are on Spring Break from my daughter’s preschool. In an effort to keep her entertained and busy, I scheduled play dates, and ended up with one for everyday of the week this week! I thought, that’s just crazy! But, it’s interesting to watch how she plays with each of these children in a different way. Our first play date was with a friend in our neighborhood. This little girl is a few months older than my daughter, and used to go to the same preschool. She recently made the decision to stop going, and my daughter has … Continue reading →

Eat Already!!

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Meredith

One of my most frustrating things as a parent right now is meal time. It seems like my two year old and four year old get up to the table, eat a few bites, and then just want to play. They will stay in their chairs and make silly faces, or silly noises, and make the other one laugh. They don’t pay attention to the task in front of them…eating. It’s driving me insane!! I noticed the problem with eating begin several months ago. Now that my 2 year old is more fun to play with, his big sister takes … Continue reading →

Community Ed Classes for Your Preschooler

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Meredith

When a child is preschool age, they are trying to develop their own personal talents and interests. I know that my daughter is interested and excited about pretty much everything! If you mention soccer to her, she is all over it. Want to do dance? Gymnastics? Piano? Karate? Yes!!! is always the reply. While many parents have the means to put their kids in a myriad of extracurricular activities, many parents, like myself, do not. So, I struggle with knowing what she will like, and what will be “worth” the money. One way I have resolved this issue is through … Continue reading →