For that first term he only went on Tuesday mornings, we had to pay as they only get it funded the term after their 3rd Birthday and I wanted to ease him in gently before the arrival of Sam in December. It seems a lifetime ago already and thinking back he seemed so young, he was only 3 in November so was one of the youngest there, had not long been potty trained, and was much more immature in his behaviour (quite obviously).
Since Christmas he now goes all day Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, taking a packed lunch with him. Instead of turning up apprehensive and shy he now runs in, brings things in for show and tell and genuinely looks forward to it.
It's amazing the difference that 7 months have made, when he first joined I was worried about his behaviour, he seemed quite an angry boy when with his friends he's known since birth as I was worried this was happen at preschool, thankfully we only had one small incident in that time. Looking back I think his behaviour was linked with my pregnancy, I was so ill, dizzy and tired most of the time I found it hard to be the Mother I so desperately wanted to be (his behaviour is so much better since I had Sam).
His report from his first term weren't bad, but it did say things like 'he co-operates with the golden rules most of the time' and 'Alex can concentrate for short periods of time on an activity of his choosing' which did make me giggle as my Mum has worked in a nursery for years so I know they how they word things ;)
I had a review with his key worker a couple of weeks ago and had a quick flick through his folder which was lovely to see :) she was really pleased with his progress as says he is hitting all the right targets.
It sounds like he has made lots of friends and is quite the sociable character (takes after his Daddy)! His social and writing skills have come on in leaps and bounds, he can pretty much write his name now, and can be seen writing 'A for Alex' whenever doing drawing.
He has made two close friends but both go to school in September whereas Alex has a whole other year, so I hope he isn't too disappointed come this September!
His target this term is continue to help him hold pencils correctly and try and do mark making activities, instead of helping him sit still and concentrate for short periods of time like it was last term.
I am so proud of him, and how much he has grown and changed in just over half a year, he really is becoming such a wonderful little boy.
awww this is such a lovely #magicmoment! i am so pleased he is settling and doing so well.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking up with #magicmoments x
Thanks, and thanks for doing #magicmoments :) x
DeleteHow lovely to see how far he has come in such a short space of time! You must be super proud of your little man :) x
ReplyDeleteThank you, yes very much so :) x
DeleteI work in a nursery and its lovely to hear from a mums point of view how their child enjoys nursery and how nursery has benefited him,Im glad Alex is doing well :-) stopping by from #magicmoments
ReplyDeleteThank you, bet it is nice to hear the other side :) x
DeleteIt sounds like Alex is doing really well...most importantly it also sounds like he is enjoying it including the social side, those little steps of progress mean so much...ours had similar reports...always worried about keeping him positive. Now, like Alex, seems to be really getting into his stride at "big" school!
ReplyDeleteHe loves the social side the most now! That's great then :) x
DeleteThis is lovely :) I adore going through Midges folder and seeing her progress it's great watching them grow both at home and in their school life xx
ReplyDeleteThanks, it's lovely to do isn't it. I'm going to be one of them mum's who keeps everything I think! xx
DeleteLovely post. It sounds like he's doing really well, especially as he's got a whole year more before he goes to school. Must be really nice for you to have a bit of time just with Sam on the days he does extended school. I know I find those days so much easier!
ReplyDeleteThe days seem much more peaceful when he's there, especially when Sam decided to sleep, I'd forgot what peace in the day felt like! x
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