Recently one of our children was critical of not having “school” to attend to that day. I had decided to take a day to allow morning exercise and play outside since the weather has finally turned warmer.
The enthusiasm for Ms. Cathy’s new teaching was obvious. While she leads, I take daycare children teaching on my own to ensure their social skills outside the classroom are also developing. I position a chair in the play yard so that I can be present to catch more and more behavior so they never develop into issues later on, which keeps me focused.
What Ms. Cathy has done is to take the time to find new and excellent teaching materials for your child, regardless of their stage of development. Some arrived that was extra. It seemed a shame to me to have to dispose of this otherwise excellent material, but we just don’t have space in our garage.
What did arrive seemed to inspire, as our plaque on the outside front suggests, the older children. Their enthusiasm was contagious, the younger children stop fidgeting (to a certain extent) and pay attention. They may not have understood but certainly got the message and picked it up quickly. Amazing.
To the parents of part-time students, on those days, I say your child not here to witness exciting learning events, it is that simple.
– Mr. T
