I am able to learn a lot about JDaniel time in preschool using his communication frame in the kitchen and the white board outside his classroom where his teachers write down everything they do in class.
There are things I hear about over time as we travel in the car to run errands or play with Jdaniel’s construction equipment in his room.
What have I learned?
Free Play Time
Free play time is before school starts. Parents are able to drop their children off between 8:30 and 9:00. The school day starts at 9:00. The more time you get there before 9:00 equals more free play time with the dump trucks and robots.
JDaniel would like to go to school as early as possible to get the most free play time.
Hand Raising
JDaniel has informed me that just because you raise your hand doesn’t mean you get to share. A lot of children like to share and you have to wait your turn. Your turn may not come every sharing time.
This is hard when you want to share your summer vacation at Calloway Gardens with the class. Maybe it is a good thing he didn’t get to share. We went to Calloway Gardens last fall for Thanksgiving. This summer we had cousins visit and went to Atlanta to visit my sister.
Dirty Clothes
The school handbook states that children should wear clothes that can get dirty. Last week the ground was dry and dusty due to lack of rain.
JDaniel’s tan short came home dark brown both days. I asked the Mom Loop moms about dirty clothes and they said to expect them everyday.
Quiet Walking
JDaniel informed me that preschoolers need to walk down the hall with one pointer finger over their lips.
It keeps you from talking he informed me. This is big change from home where we both talk all the time.
Avoiding the Potty
You don’t have to go to the bathroom when you are at school I was told. You can wait until your mama gets there JDaniel explained.
I am hoping he feel more secure about using the restroom this week. He is just doesn’t seem to want to have to go by himself.
I am sure he will learn a lot more this year, but he seems to have learned a lot already. I look forward to seeing what he shares this week.
This post is linked to Mrs. Matlock’s Alphabe Thursday.
Sounds like he is going to have a lot of fun and learn a lot!
I don’t know what they do with their clothes either but I find myself washing my son’s clothes constantly!
He sounds adorable and like he really likes school. I love the free play time- moms don’t have to worry about playdates- you can just drop your little guy off a little early. So cute!
That’s a long time to hold it without a bathroom! I hope it gets more comfortable for him 🙂
He’s learned quite a lot in his first week 🙂 It sounds like you’ll be learning along with him too!
I wish our preschool would start at 9:00, It starts at 7:50 AM & pick up at 2:50 PM. They are their own little people now, learning new rules and teaching us new stuff.
My little girl started kindergarten a couple of weeks ago and told me that they have to make a bubble in their mouths when they walk through the hallway (they can’t talk with a bubble in their mouths).
This also works well when we’re in the car and my kids won’t stop arguing!
I love how Calloway Gardens highlights kids’ understanding of time…
Too cute!!
This post is so timely because Lanagan starts preschool this week! I need to remember the clothes thing!
Wow, that’s a lot for one week! I’ll remember to resist the urge to dress my son all cute for preschool.
So many changes and adjustments for kids starting school. But my grandkids really seem to thrive on it.
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I love that they start the day out with free-time. I think that’s great for the kids to learn to socialize too. My little guy’s at his first day of preschool right now. I’m so anxious to see how it went.
The idea of walking with a finger over the lips is pretty smart!!! I think it’s very cute that he comes home and remembers to tell you all about the rules. 🙂
He have learned a lot, and he isn’t the only one that avoid potty-time in school. My son is 12, and still won’t go in school 🙁
I think you’re understanding things real well. You’ve learned a lot already!
Goodness, I have junior high students that haven’t learned that just because you raise your hand doesn’t mean you get to share. Sounds like it’s an overall good thing for him. I’m sure he’ll get more comfortable about using the restroom by himself there.
Learning about our kidlet’s day as they see it, in words they are willing and/or able to communicate can be an adventurous glimpse into the time they are away from us. Looks like JDaniel is learning a lot! :>
OOOOH! He’s really getting to it, isn’t he!! I know you’re proud!!
Oh I remember those days!! Never send him to school with new clothes! lol How fun!
So adorable! He will get the bathroom thing down in no time,a s soon as he gets comfortable with his classroom,and then leaving it to go to the bathroom.
SO glad that he is enjoying it so much!
you remind me of those times when my kids are young.
fun u take.
A whole new world to understand…too sweet.
SOunds like what I learned today. They sent us home a full binder of information. She’s three,lol
It sounds like JDaniel is learning a lot in his first week of Pre-K! What a cutie!
All he needed to learn about life he is already learning in preschool 🙂 Loved the potty idea 🙂
JDaniel is so lucky that he has a mom who likes to listen. 🙂
He’s already learning so much!
That not getting to share thing is a hard one to learn!
Okay, I am so trying the walking with your finger over your mouth tomorrow at dinner. I could use a bit of peace and quiet around that time.
IT is wondetful that he likes school and I like it when kids get dirty when they are playing. It means that they are enjoying themselves. I had four boys long time ago and when I think about it, that washer was working every day. Great U word.
He sounds like a wonderful, engaged (and engaging) young man. And you both are getting so smart…
That is so much to learn.
I love that you are capturing so much of it.
Such a sweet post.
My two wee grandsons will be at Junior Kindergarten and Nursery School starting next week. They are ready, but I don’t know about their parents and grandparents.
Love the post! Made me giggle because I can relate! Visiting you from the Mom Blog Friday Follow!
i love this post, as it lets me see the excitement through jdaniel… i can not wait until broxton does all of this too 😉
I love this! I love seeing the world through the eyes of little ones.
He is so sweet. His view of his parameters is really fascinating.
At least you have some good motivation to get him moving in the morning!
I’m excited for Parenthood to start up tomorrow night again. I think you told me you were a fan of that show, too!
Thanks for linking up!
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It is amazing how much young kids can absorb from their environment. And then how they interpret it!