End of the "school" year for Connor...

This week marked the end of the Montessori school year for Connor before he starts the Montessori summer program. I would say that we are very happy with our decision to move Connor to this new school and he has done very well.

The last week of school includes parent-teacher conferences where we get updated on his academic progress and his behavioral/work habits. We weren't sure what to expect considering we started out the beginning of the week with Connor finishing out a 2-day timeout at recess. We met with Ms. Beth and learned that Connor has done very well in specific areas of academics and has started to focus on one area over another (in November, he was well-rounded with focus in all areas). He has moved away from science and the arts and moved towards math and language. We have definitely seen progress in this area as he loves to count, organize objects, and write names (his, Brady's and mommy's). He has a signature style to his name by filling in the O's (see below). As far as behavior, he can be a well-mannered and behaved child when he WANTS to. If he starts getting bored or distracted (which happens easily and yes, he gets that from me), he starts acting "wiggly" and "impulsive". The teacher said she gives my child a stress ball to distract him...oh no! I think it is normal behavior, but will obviously start monitoring my child more closely.

Unfortunately for Connor, the last week of school was also marked by Bronchitis and a little touch of flu perhaps. Since he ended up sick on Thursday, he did not get to attend the Preschool field trip to Chuck E Cheese. I felt so bad for him...he came into our bedroom Friday morning announcing that he was all better and could still go. Sorry buddy...we'll have to make it up to you and what better way to make it up to him than leave for VACATION!

On June 1st, after vacation, Connor will get to start the summer program where he will get a new teacher for the summer and experience new things while mastering things he learned over the last year. He will also get to go on weekly field trips and swimming trips at the YMCA. In August, he will be returning to Ms. Beth's class and continue his progress.