Today was the first day of school for Adelie and Staley. Today I dropped off my kindergartener and my second grader at school, and then spent a quiet day with my little. I did not have the emotional melt-down that I did after I dropped Staley off at school on her first day of Kindergarten. I held back a few tears as I walked away from the school with only one child in tow, but it was easier this time. I now know the teachers. I know Adelie's friends in her class. I know the school, the processes, the schedule. I know how things work, and I know that Adelie was ready. That made it easier on me.
Adelie was so excited about starting Kindergarten. She was excited about her lunch box and her new mermaid back pack. She was excited about picking out her first day outfit (a mermaid shirt, of course) and jewelry (a mermaid necklace, of course). Adelie did tell me last night that she was a little nervous about Kindergarten. When I asked why she was nervous, she responded, "Because Staley won't be there with me to help me know what to do."
I wish I had a picture of Staley taking Adelie's hand as they walked into school together this morning.
Adelie was so excited to have Mrs. Doty for her teacher this year. Mrs. Doty was Staley's teacher for Kindergarten, and we've gotten to know her very well. It put Adelie so at ease about Kindergarten since she knows Mrs. Doty and is very familiar with her classroom. And the icing on the cake? Mrs. Doty has a BUNNY in her room this year!!
When I asked Adelie what the best thing about school was, she said snack and recess. Here's hoping she adds to that list as the school year continues.
Staley was excited about starting second grade. There was no new backpack or lunch box, but there was still the excitement about returning to school, seeing friends, and starting off another new year.
Although Staley didn't know Mrs. King prior to landing in her class this year, she is already super-pumped about having her for a teacher. When I asked Staley about the best thing about her day, she said it was learning about her classroom. Mrs. King uses alternative seating, meaning that the kids don't sit in desks or at tables. They can choose from a variety of seating options each day, from bean bag chairs to floor mats to standing tables to ball chairs to sitting in a cubby. Staley thinks this is AWESOME!! She has also graduated from a green folder that comes home each day to a student daily planner. Big stuff!!
The girls had a successful start to their school year, and I'm excited to see them grow and learn.
