Will's First Day of School

This is Will "trying really hard to have a good smile."

Yesterday was Will's first day of pre-K and it was a great day!  He was excited to get to school to see his best buddy, Brody, and his girlfriend, Ava Grace.  He knew where his classroom is and who his teachers are, so he hopped out of the car in carpool line and strolled confidently into school without a look back.

When I picked him up from school, he was one happy kid.  He met two new friends today, Graham and Katherine, and told me that Max wasn't in his class this year.  When they first arrive in the classroom, each child has to check in by signing their name on their own log in sheet.  In May, we will get the entire year's sign in sheets for our child to see how their handwriting has improved.  Will learned that all the letters in his name start at the top of the lines of the paper.  Will got to play at the centers today but he "forgot" which ones he went to.  He drew a picture about his feelings.  When I asked what his feelings were, he said HAPPY!  Mrs. Rohan read The Kissing Hand, such a sweet story about first day of school jitters.  He was wondering this morning if he would have a special job, and this week he is the line leader, a coveted job among the 4 year old crowd.  For snack, they had a special cupcake treat!

Pre-K is a big year at the preschool.  They are working on phonics, handwriting, starting to learn Spanish, getting ready for Kindergarten, and having FUN!!  Can't wait to watch how our baby bird grows and matures this year.

Our baby bird acting like a bird!