I am trying to figure this out with regards to Eve. She is four, with a need to get prepped for kindergarten. She doesn't need academic help, but more in the social skills department.
I struggled with the preschool decision. Should I enroll her or not? I had a really hard time finding a preschool that was just that - a preschool. They seem to be mostly day-cares with a little learning thrown in for good measure. Not what I was looking for, at all. Then I found a program at one of our favorite places - Shelburne Farms. It is perfect. A small group with an excellent child to teacher ratio. The emphasis being on gardening, nature, and the environment. Eve is so interested in these areas. With this program she'll be learning both social and group skills, and I like that it's only one day a week.
She is also going to be involved in the AWANA clubs at church. I am really excited about this. I think she is going to have a blast! I love that we get to be involved as well, helping her do book work during the week.
Her main interest is that the prizes she may receive would be candy. This comes from a girl who has never had "real" candy, since we don't eat any refined sugar. (She'll get to swap the "real" candy for a healthier version of a lollipop here at home)
Here comes the sticky part. Do we stop here, at two events a week. Or, do I add in gymnastics, making it three weekly events. She loves gymnastics, but I don't want to go overboard on her. We, as of right now, have no scheduled weekly events. Besides the selfish reason of missing her and wanting her to be with me, I worry that she'll be over-extended. I love her sweet personality, how she enjoys being with me. What I don't enjoy is cranky, tired Eve.
Where's the balance? I am just not sure.
I struggled with the preschool decision. Should I enroll her or not? I had a really hard time finding a preschool that was just that - a preschool. They seem to be mostly day-cares with a little learning thrown in for good measure. Not what I was looking for, at all. Then I found a program at one of our favorite places - Shelburne Farms. It is perfect. A small group with an excellent child to teacher ratio. The emphasis being on gardening, nature, and the environment. Eve is so interested in these areas. With this program she'll be learning both social and group skills, and I like that it's only one day a week.
She is also going to be involved in the AWANA clubs at church. I am really excited about this. I think she is going to have a blast! I love that we get to be involved as well, helping her do book work during the week.
Her main interest is that the prizes she may receive would be candy. This comes from a girl who has never had "real" candy, since we don't eat any refined sugar. (She'll get to swap the "real" candy for a healthier version of a lollipop here at home)
Here comes the sticky part. Do we stop here, at two events a week. Or, do I add in gymnastics, making it three weekly events. She loves gymnastics, but I don't want to go overboard on her. We, as of right now, have no scheduled weekly events. Besides the selfish reason of missing her and wanting her to be with me, I worry that she'll be over-extended. I love her sweet personality, how she enjoys being with me. What I don't enjoy is cranky, tired Eve.
Where's the balance? I am just not sure.
8 Comments:
WOW! That is a really really good picture! You are really good at this type of picture! I realize I may be slightly biased, she is my neice, but I still say well done! In regards to the who activities thing, I don't think that 3 things is too much, or atleast try it out for a week or two and see, ya know.
what a precious picture!
You could try the gymnastics if she really likes it - I don't think 3 activities sounds like too much, but you'll be able to take Eve's cue - if it seems to be getting to be too much for her then cut one of them out. But go ahead and try it out and see how it goes!
What a cutie! I would say start with a few things and see how she does. You could do the other and do all three and cut back if it's too much, but one, you probably don't want to waste the money if you don't have to and secondly, you might prefer to teach her to take on things as she sees she is ablr rather than do a lot and quit if you get overwhelmed. I don't have kids, but my SIL did that with her girls asn we really saw it pay off this past year when the oldest strted college. She started with classes and added actvities. You can also try parks if you have time to build social skills.
I LOVE this picture of Eve! And I'm so glad she finally got an egg! The last time we were there, it was a bit crazy in the chicken coup! She looks so happy cradling that precious treasure.
Mom L
I love that photo! Great picture. Also I love the Awana clubs. I am 1st grade director at my church. I love Awana!
I don't know how many activities are too much. My 2 year old is in SS on morning, goes to nursery Sun night, goes to Puggles Wed night (new toddler Awana program just started), and then goes to Mothers Day Out Tues morning 9-2, then we do MOPS 2 days a month.
HOwever in my schedule I also included church. So I wouldn't add anything else to my schedule.
She is too precious!
Adorable pic of Eve, Andrea! She is just soo cute!
I don't think 3 things is too much. Just give it a try, if seem to bother her or effect her personality, drop one.
We're starting an early intervention program for my oldest who is two. It will likely consist of therapy at least an hour a day. We had signed him up for pre-school one morning a week and considered dropping it due to all the other activities. Well, we're going to try it cause we think the social interaction will be good for him. If it is too much we'll have to drop something. I guess we'll figure it out as we go along. Good luck with what you decide. You know what's best for Eve!
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