Happy Times

Malcolm spent his first week of school at Jubilee Montessori School where he was extremely unhappy and apparently rejected the formal rules and structure of the program. We quickly took him out of that program and last week he started at his new preschool, Happy Times. He is quick to tell you that he doesn't go to preschool, he goes to Happy Times...it's different. And in fact it is quite different than Jubilee. It is a play based program and though there is structure to it, the structure is minimal and playing, having fun and building a positive association with school is the basis of their program. Malcolm is really enjoying it and is doing very well with all the support and attention they provide. There are 18 kids in his class and three teachers, Teacher Pam, Teacher Tiffany and Teacher Rita. All teachers have years of experience both teaching preschool and Teacher Pam has been at Happy TImes for over 10 years. They have three different aged classes including a pre-K program for next year. We are so happy to have found such a good fit for Moosey.

Go Grattan Bees!

Wyatt has joined a kindergarten soccer team and this Saturday they had their first game. We've been to a few practices where they each have a ball and seem to have a great time playing monkey in the middle and other fun games, but I wasn't sure if any of the kids actually knew how to play soccer. But, it seems chasing a ball around and kicking it in the goal comes naturally for most kids. Wyatt had a great time! Malcolm, who is all about the outfit, decided to wear his "soccer uniform" to the game too and had to be pulled off the field a few times.