She's a swimmer...

Abigail's preschool teacher from last year gave Abigail swimming lessons last week. She is such an awesome teacher and definitely got Abigail motivated to swim again. Even though Abby could (kind've) swim last year she was trying to tell me that 3 year olds could not swim, that she would swim when she was 5. Kim did a great job taking that idea out of Abigail's head.

Here is a video of her swimming the day after she finished swim lessons!

Last day of school!

Abby had her last day of school last Friday. She has done wonderful and has a successful year. She is looking forward to the summer vacation- but also to seeing her friends again in the fall. I cannot believe my little baby is about to start her last year of preschool!

Here is a picture of her from her first day of preschool this year.



and a picture of her on her last day of preschool



not as big of change in her physically but major changes socially and cognitively. Here are a few comments from her last report card.

Abby communicates well and adjusts to new situations appropriately. She is very trusting in the adults that are around her on a daily basis and looks to them for guidance when needed. She plays well with the other children and follows rules and routines with guidance and some reminders. Abby is thoughtful of others feelings and is respectful of them. She is not the one to start conflict and is easily guided in the right direction if there is any.

Abby is very curious and very persistent when she knows something. She will ask for assistance when needed but she is determined to do things on her own. Abby can rote count and her one to one correspondence is very good. She often helps other students identify numbers/letters when they are stuck. Abby has a great imagination and loves to play with the kids whether it is princesses, dancers, vet doctor, etc.

Abby has a great vocabulary. She follows directions when she is focused. She loves to give the answers during circle time and over time has learned to give the other kids a chance. Sbe loves to listen to stories and can always recall aspects of the story. Abby does well writing. She is a lot of fun to have in class and will always succeed.

Abby is very active. She loves to run, jump, play and dance. She is sometimes clumsy he that is usually because she is looking another way or not paying attention to where she is going. Her physical motor skills are all very typical of a three year old. She does very well printing the letters of the alphabet and numbers.

Christmas in May ??

Abigail decided to treat me to her own rendition of "Christmastime is here" this weekend. Of course she was accompanied by Alvin the entire time.

Here it is caught on tape for your viewing enjoyment

At play

Here is a sample of Abigail at play. And yes she does always perform opera when she plays.



Beth

Kindergarten Class of 2011

Abigail has been accepted to start Kindergarten in August 2011. She will be going to The Rutledge School . It is very exciting and this school seems to be everything I could ever imagine in a school. Next year is their first year running, and it will be fun to see how the school develops. Like anything knew, we will be taking a risk, but we took a risk with preschool and it wound up wonderful.

Abby will finish up her last year of Jenkins Preschool Academy this fall and I know we are going to have a wonderful year. The staff at JPA just get Abby. I cannot word it any better. She loves it there and as I receive the news she was has a spot at Rutledge it was also bitter sweet, knowing she will only have one year left there.

Off to wenjoy the last 2 weeks of preschool and then the excitement summer will bring.

She Writes...

Sat night we were at O'Charlies about an hour past Abigail's bedtime and towards the end of the meal she was just being obnoxious. So I wrote on the back of a receipt (hoping it would keep her busy for 10 seconds) "Can you please be a good girl?"

and my little darling picked up a crayon and wrote back "Abby Can"

Big Girl Bike

Abigail got a new bike tonight. For the first time she did not pick something out because it was pink. Instead tonight she chose the bike for it's most important feature- the water bottle. She really liked that it had hand brakes too!

Here they are. I will get video tomorrow when it is light out.