Kindergarten Orientation

Last Thursday was Lindsay's Kindergarten Orientation at her new school, Ben Franklin Elementary. She was excited, and a little nervous. Most of the kids she attended Pre-K with are continuing on to St. Ann's elementary, and she was a little sad to be leaving them! She held my hand tight at first, but about halfway through, she loosened the grip and began to explore! The school is literally less than a mile from our house, and we frequently play on the playground on the weekends so it won't be so scary in the fall ;)  There were four kindergarten teacher's rooms we toured, although we aren't sure which one she'll have until August. 

Found some blocks and played with a new friend ;)

I know she is thinking, "Really Dad, another picture. I will smile and get it over with!"

Lindsay's favorite teacher was Mrs. Kriszak, and we found out later she lives around the corner from us. She has the sweetest disposition, very calming but enthusiastic; you can tell she loves her job ;) Fingers crossed we get her, but I know all the teachers are great!

Mrs. K told the kids, "Shhh! My puppy gets scared when kids all try to talk at once" (genius!). Lindsay, who loves stuffed animals of all kinds knew immediately she adored her LOL.

The read a cute story and Lindsay sat quietly next to her, listening and raising her hand. So proud she used her classroom manners :)

After the story the kids drew a picture of themselves and colored it. Lindsay proudly wrote her name at the top with a capital "L" and lowercase "indsay" with confidence. 

I am so proud of my big girl, I can't believe she will be in Kindergarten this fall. The day is coming soon where all the work we've done the past few years to prepare her to for her first steps of independence will be put to good use. This Mama's sending her baby girl out with a smile, a tear (carefully hidden of course) and covered in prayers!  Love you Lindsay Loo! xo