First day of (Pre)School!

Happy 1st day of school!

Gear in tow.

D with his backpack...and me in the background holding it up so he doesn't tip over.

Checking out the classroom.

Ms. Teri, D, Mom and Ms. Jackie

Today was Dawson's first day of preschool. He is attending CCS in Mt. Horeb Monday and Tuesday mornings from 8:30-11:15. The philosophy of Montessori is really neat. Here's is a little blurb from their website that sums their mission:

Our Mission is to provide a nurturing and challenging Montessori educational environment for children  in which they explore the world and their place in it through hands-on learning experiences and positive social interactions that reinforce the knowledge and skills essential for independent thinking, resourceful problem-solving, active citizenship and life-long learning.

He did so well today. No tears (for Mom or Dad either ;). We were trying to say our goodbyes and he was like "Yeah, whatever Mom and Dad, I'll be fine. What's the big deal? Just get out of here already!"

He got good reports from Ms. Teri and Ms. Jackie. Playdough, snack time, trucks, songs and stories. They also mentioned he was sensitive to noises (kids in other rooms, background music, etc.) which is really funny because it is something we know of Dawson but forget that might be a characteristic of his and not all kiddos. From a car horn in the distance, a motorcycle driving by, the washing machine, etc., he is always listening and asking "What's that?".

It will be fun to learn more about Dawson through them and see how much he learns!