This is the part where I get to brag about how wonderfully brilliant my kid is. Elizabeth and the other kids switched daycare centers last August. She was pretty bored in the 4 year old classroom. The center director told me she would waive the age cut off and let her move up into their private Kindergarten class. I thought it was a great idea. From 8:30 to 2:30 everyday, she and her 9 classmates when across the hall to room E for Kindergarten. Ms. Espinosa was a great teacher, adored by all the kids, but she worked them hard throughout the year. They even had to take a national standardized test, which of course Elizabeth rocked! Now, if she could just display a bit more common sense she would be all set.
Elizabeth picked up three awards:- Math Whiz (she can count to 100)
- Reading Whiz (a step above the kids who just got phonics awards)
- Most Artistic (she is amazing, I will have to scan some art to share)
The kids also put on a 50's inspired dance show for the parents, which is always good for a laugh. The girls danced to Lollipop and the boys to Blue Suede Shoes, and a group number to Twist.
P.S. Due to a February birthday, Elizabeth will be doing Kindergarten again this year at the local elementary school, but I really hope this past year of prep work set her up well and that she will find school enjoyable and rewarding.
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