This post is about my observations, thoughts and decision process while I was searching for a preschool for my son.I'll start with what I wanted and expected in a preschool for my son. Because I am a stay-at-home mom at this time, I am not looking for a daycare/preschool to send my son while I work. What matters to me is that he learns … [Read more...]
Preschool scene
Recently there has been crying and fussing when I'm dropping my son off at his preschool in the mornings. It's been almost 3 months since he started and I wasn't expecting this. I thought we could be on a routine by now; get in, get out. No scene, no issues. But my day is always full of surprises.It's not my son who's fussing, it's my daughter. … [Read more...]
First Day of School
This is my son's first day at school. He started his preschool today. I have been getting him ready for a week or so, telling him, he would play with his friends and toys, and singing songs and playing outside. He mostly listened to me quietly but he commented, once in a while, "Mom's coming along, right?". I explained him, "Yes, I will. Then I am … [Read more...]
First words in pictures
This poster of first words in pictures is prepared by our nanny who takes care of my son. We talk in Spanish at home per my request. I get to practice and my son learns Spanish.I am sure you know about the books on first words. Books with large prints, vibrant colors, pictures accompanied by letters next to them. Ana, our beloved nanny, … [Read more...]