Steele

LT starts at a cooperative preschool in January, 1 morning a week for about 2 hours, sometimes with mom there. Its not a huge commitment, perfect for him to adjust to school after having been at home all his life with family. Z and Isaac, two of his best buddies, will be joining him.
We took him to the open house last year before we applied and he made himself at home, playing with all the toys. The school philosophy and feeling reminded both Brian and I of Montview, where we went to preschool. It is a quaint little house, snuggled right in the neighborhood we live in. There is only one room and a tiny playground. There are two teachers and only one class/age there at a time. We both feel very confident in our decision to send him to Steele (and everyone knows how ridiculously picky I am about education and schooling...)
His little class has regular playdates so that the kids, and moms/dads, can get to know each other. Of course, LT gravitates towards the two kids he knows, Z and Isaac. Who can blame him though, most of us, when we walk into a party, find those people we know first.
This past play date was at the school playground. LT really didn't want to leave when the playdate was over. He wanted to go inside the school (which he hasn't been inside since the open house, last winter). I told him the school was closed, but I asked him why he wanted to go inside. He said, "they have blue bears and red bears and green bears". This is all true. When we were at the open house, he played with little colored counting bears. Not only does he have a pretty good memory, but I think the school planted a positive experience in his brain. I am sure this school adjustment will be much more difficult for me than it will be for him.
Z and LT loading up dump trucks.Isaac having a little snack.LT and Z having a little snack.
And Z and LT back loading dump trucks.