Claire First Day of Pre-K

Claire had her first day of Pre-K today. She was super excited, thank goodness. This was one of my biggest stressors about the move. I really wanted to find something that would make her comfortable and excited. She had been at her old school for so long and knew everyone there and had so many friends. Day 1 was a success.

Before she left for school though, she crossed her arms and told me very sternly that Wyatt was NOT allowed in her room, he was NOT to play with her toys and he was to NOT mess up her room while she was gone. I didn't dare tell her I was planning on taking him to the library for story time. I didn't want to risk upsetting her.

She was upset at first when I picked her up and she saw Wyatt's name tag, but I made sure she knew we went to the BABY story time and it wouldn't be much fun for her.

Here is a little video of her before school:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pmpw716k4wo&feature=g-upl

I didn't dare ask her about the sandbox incase they didn't play with it. It's not really a sandbox, its just a sensory bin that occasionally may have sand in it. But she is really stuck on that. She did tell me that she didn't see it anywhere but as someone pointed out it will give her something to look forward too.

And here are a few pics. She didn't really want her brother in them but I made her take a couple. :)

 

She's jumping up and down here saying Pre-K! Pre-K!

 

They give them these bags to decorate on their first day. She will bring it home in the next couple days and this is her school bag. They said its easier for them to get stuff in and out than a backpack.

This is her spot on circle time. This is one thing that Chris and I like about the school. We are hoping they won't baby her as much since she has a spot to sit in and not end up on the teacher's lap. 

 

She asked for a hug and that was it. She turned around and just started playing. PHEW!