Rachel started preschool the day after the other kids started school. It is held three days a week at a house just three houses behind ours. Her teacher, Miss Barbara, has over 20 years of experience and 9 children of her own-- she is fantastic. Emma also went to her preschool two years ago. Rachel was so excited to be old enough to go, and is still so happy to go each day. We're a little nervous about her starting kindergarten next year just about one week after she turns five (she'll be one of the very youngest in her grade since the deadline is September 1), but she has made a lot of progress since starting preschool with her development. She is finally starting to draw pictures and is learning to write her name and recognize some letters and numbers. She is also doing very well socially.
Elizabeth started 3rd grade, and Emma is now going to a full day of school as a first grader. Emma adjusted really well to the longer school day, and once she adjusted to the structure and rules, decided she really likes school and her teacher this year. Elizabeth reads every chance she gets, and can't wait to tell me about everything going on at school once she's home. They are both social butterflies and have made so many friends.
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