Aaron's First Report Card

Aaron received his first report card from preschool today.  So exciting!  Here's what it had to say...

Daily Life: Sense of Security and Happiness

Aaron is a happy and outgoing child; he has transitioned well to the routine of the preschool room.  Aaron separates from Dad easily and is able to find an area in the room that he wants to explore  He is able to keep up with the pace of the room and frequently reminds some of his friends of what is going to happen in the next schedule.

The Child's Experience

Aaron has formed many friendships in the classroom, he enjoys being challenged by the older children in the room, he will often sit with them and watch how they are playing and interacting and trying to copy what they are doing.  Aaron enjoys interacting with each of his teachers and is able to voice his needs with them.

One of Aaron's favorite activities in the room is exploring with the carious building materials, he loves using the blocks and the different animals to build houses for them or a zoo.

Special Strengths

Aaron is already starting to display leadership qualities in the room.  He takes pleasure in helping out his friends.  For example - trying to unzip a lunch box or opening up a container at lunch.

The report goes on to outline what he is currently doing, what he will be doing soon and recommended activities for the following areas:  Initiative, Social Relations, Creative Representation, Music and Movement, Language and Literacy, and Logic and Mathematics.

It also outlines several examples of things Aaron has done to "prove" his competency in each area.  Here are some of my favorites...

Initiative - Aaron was waiting on the rug.  When a teacher asked, "what are you doing, Aaron?" He replied, "I want to build with blocks, but I am waiting for the timer to ring."  This shows that Aaron can indicate with a short sentence an area that he would like to explore. (11/5/10)

Social Relations - Aaron was playing playdough with some of his friends.  One child took a playdough duck from another child.  The teacher asked the child to return the duck.  Aaron looked down at his own duck and gave it to his friend.  This shows that Aaron is able to solve problems with other children independently using socially acceptable means. (8/27/10)

Creative Representation - Aaron enjoyed dressing up as a horse during dramatic play time he asked the teacher for help putting on the costume.  Once it was on he said "neigh, neigh!"  This shows that Aaron assumes the role of someone/something else and can talk in the appropriate language of the assumed role. (7/12/10)

Music and Movement - Aaron was waiting his turn down at the bathroom, the teacher played Simon says.  Aaron was able to follow direction to put his hands on his head and then on his knee.  This shows that Aaron is able to follow spoken instruction for a two-part movement. (11/20/10)

Language and Literacy - At lunch time the children were talking about what they like to drink.  Aaron said, "I like to drink water.  Nicholas, what do you like to drink?"  This shows that Aaron responds to simple and direct conversations. (11/10/10)

Logic and Mathematics - Aaron said "Here, Tommy stand in front of me."  This shows that Aaron uses words to describe relative positions of things. (11/29/10)

Nice job buddy!  We're really proud of how well you've done in your first month of preschool!  We love you Biggest!