I'm glad he went to two preschools for the fact that they were both so different.
One focused on:
- Academics
- Was small, so they got worked with more and developed friendships
- Structure
- Really into their programs, we're talking costumes and graduation robes
- Having fun with playing
- Exercise
- They were larger, so it's more grade school sized, but Isaak didn't form close friendships
- Has relaxed events
Here's how Isaak's graduation went for the less formal preschool.
Isaak trying to hide his face from me taking a picture.
They all got to throw water balloons against the outside wall. Isaak's popped midair twice.
Here Isaak is trying out the hula hoop.
Here Isaak is with his teachers.
Here Isaak is with his teachers.
Tonight we'll have the hats and gowns; yep the whole 9 yards.
If you'd like to throw out your comments about what you think of preschool graduations I'd love to hear it!
I'm not really a fan. Sure they look cute in their hats and robes, but I think it's overboard. Graduation is supposed to be a time in which you've worked hard to get to that level. An end of the year party is just fine in my book. I don't side with elementary graduations, or middle school graduations either. To me it should be reserved for high school, college, masters and doctorate degrees.
I side with the preschool I attended earlier today on this matter. The one I'm about to attend I'm thinking is going to take ALL EVENING LONG. The kids will get restless. Sure They will look cute.
Just something to think about, not all the kids graduate. Some go two years, Mica went three years. The ones that don't graduate, don't get why they don't get to wear a hat and robe. They are 3, 4 and 5. It's not fair in their minds. They don't want to be left out. In my mind I think: What happened to cookies and drinks as a special treat for leaving preschool? Why do we make such a big deal of things now a days?
