Parent-Teacher Conference

Today, I had my first ever parent teacher conference for Mae. If the following 12 plus years of school have the same outcome as this conference we will be very lucky and fortunate parents. Teacher Debbie and Teacher Traci said the most wonderful things about Mae. Although I guess they almost have to since we are paying them a grip. Just kidding. They did tell me that I was not like the other parents who wanted to hear that their child was amazing the entire time. Why you might ask? You see I already know she is amazing (and smart). I wanted an honest assessment of how she was doing. Even though I might want to think she is perfect, there are things we can all work on. Thankfully for me they think she is pretty perfect too.

I typed in the report (see below) so that we would be able to look back and remember all the things that she loved at her school this year. Even though this isn't written in the report I was shocked to hear that Mae is pretty diplomatic in class when it comes to sharing toys and things. Something I don't see when we are together. In fact, they said, Mae never goes and takes a toy out of someone's hands and if she ever wants something she uses her words. I almost had to clear my ears because I couldn't believe what I was hearing. So I guess she saves all her best behavior for school, I should be thankful for that I suppose. Better to be a model student then be a model kid at home.

Name: Mae
Teachers: Debbie and Traci
Class: Squirrels
School: The Secret Garden
Date: February 2013

My Favorite Thing About Morning Free Play Time Is: 
Mae loves art! She will often make several projects for different family members. Once art is done, Mae moves to the pretend play happening in the doll area, or tent area. She loves books too. We love that she likes to tell stories. Mae is a good cleaner at clean up time.

What I Like About Dance Class: 
Mae is really strong in our dance class. She follows directions and is a really good listener. She loves the scarf dance and the imaginative stories Teacher Emily often has them dance to. 

What I Like About Music Class: 
Mae loves music class and is an active participant. Mae loves to be the mouse when we sing the "Cat and Mouse" song. She always participates and shows great focus. 

My Favorite Thing About Outdoor Playtime: 
Mae loves to play on the geo-climber and play on our see-saw with Lucy. Mae also enjoys playing with Payton. Mae likes to ride on the bike and the cars with Lucy. They like to chase each other. She loves to go outside.

Interest in Art, Circle Time Activities, Themes: 
Mae loves our circle time and listening to the books. Mae has great communication skills and always helps out with the leading questions the teachers ask. She has a definite idea of how her projects should look. 

Things That I Am Working On At School: 
Mae is doing very well at school this year! Physically and verbally her skills are strong. We love that she has strong opinions and shares them.