When life hands you lemons, forget the lemonade make a lemon meringue pie. Takes a little longer but gives you time to think of other things.
I remember going to Kindergarten and how frighten I was, then I sent my kids to Kindergarten and as each one went I cried right along with them. Luckily I didn't happen to live in Fresno when my grandkids went , but I could certainly emphathize with them and their parents. When I started working at the preschool last year it was Nov and most of them had settled in and there were few tears shed when Mom or Dad left them in the morning.
This year is different, right off we had two boys who were so sad when their parents left. One, his mother took him home and brought him in again two days later. but the first one , I decided I would try to win him over. I stuck by his side like glue that first day, he was kind of miffed at me but he decided to let me be there. The next day he started as soon as Mom left, I again went to sit by him and talked him into going outside for recess. He didn't want to play he just sat by the fence and pouted. I asked him if he was mad at Mom, I said it is okay if you are but look how much fun the others are having don't you want to play? Well, he is now part of the big group and always waits for me to join him for lunch at his table. Victory, Lemon pie.
The other young man was harder, he can speak English, but doesn't unless it is his choice. He sat on the little couch in the listening center. Wouldn't look me in the eye. That is a big thing with me, talk to me, look me in the eyes. I noticed he seemed interested in the 3 Bears and Goldilocks book. So I took the book and made up a story about David,his Mom and Dad. And a woman they called Grandma Jo, What a funny name whoever heard of a name like that and she doesn't look like most Grandmas do. By the time the story was completed, he was watching the activity at the circle time. I had set the clock so he knew when Mom would be back. He went out for recess and one of the other guys started talking to him in Spanish and they have been friends every since. They both ate lunch on Thursday at my table and actually conversed with the rest of the kids at the table. When Mom came he couldn't stop talking. I am so pleased. I will have to learn some key phrases in Spanish so they feel more comfortable. My greatest joy is when one of them comes up to give me a hug before they go home. Call me weird . But as my kids say this keeps me off the streets and happy.
What a weekend, I managed to piece a quilt for community service for my quilting guild, finished up my Hungry Caterpillar quilt top. almost finished my wall hanging for October and managed to start another mystery book. I also went with My preschool teacher to TIME OUT FOR WOMEN. She invited me to go as her guest. Had a very pleasant day. I needed some adult time. I also found a new title for myself. Queen of The Travel Agents. Why? Because I book so many quilt trips for my kids especially. Pretty cool huh.
All for now. Remember I love all of you and hope you are all well.
2 comments:
Lemon pie is the best!
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I also appreciate what you do for these kids on behalf of their parents. I have one with a speech delay and attention issues that struggles a bit, and I am grateful for every adult that has worked to make kindergarten a positive experience for him. It really does do more than keep you off the streets. You make more a difference than you might really know. I really believe that enjoying school or at least being comfortable there goes a long way toward helping kids be successful there.
By the way, we still love our quilts you made. They are favorites on Friday night movie night especially now that it is cooling down.
Awesome post, it is so nice to hear of people who encourage children and help them with their social skills. It definitely helps them integrate into society and not be outcasts/loners. Sounds like you are very busy!
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