School Days....

This week I was able to spend time with Colby at school. They had their Parent Visit Day on Tuesday. It fell earlier this year and I was glad that it wasn't schedule while we will be on our trip. I was a little anxious about how things would go since last year he and I both ended up in tears. 
We started out in the worship center. The principal talked a little and we also were able to visit as parents and get to know one another. they also gave us time to write encouraging notes to the staff. I love this about our school. I was so encouraged by the morning! 
We then went up to the kid's classes. When we arrived they were beginning their math lesson. She had games for them to play on the SMART board! I was so excited to see them using technology. I didn't feel like last year they used the SMART board very much. I know Colby relates very well to that so I am glad to see them adapting for different learning styles. After that they had to do a math page. They were learning about even/odd numbers so they were able to use manipulatives to help them with the work. Again it was such a neat lesson. I was glad to see them using hands on stuff instead of just doing a math sheet. He seemed to really get it and enjoy it. 
Once they finished math one of the parents read Chapter 2 of Pippi Longstocking! I was so excited when I learned that they were going to be reading this book as a class! It was one of my favorite movies as a child! I think I may have to re-read the book to them next summer! Once they finished the chapter they were to draw a picture and write 3 sentences about it. Colby got very stressed out over the idea of writing! I was so happy b/c he had done well all morning but then he hit a wall. Thankfully it was almost time for us to go. Instead of escalating the situation like I unfortunately did last year I just calmly kissed him on the head and said I love you and I had to go. I knew he would be fine after I left. 
I was so impressed with his class and teacher! Such a change from last year! I pray 2nd grade is just wonderful for him! 
He seems to really be enjoying the grade. I was a little sad that evening when he brought home his progress report. His grades were down and he failed a math test. I was shocked b/c he's been doing so well on homework. He usually insists on doing all the work by himself. I talked with his teacher though. I have wondered if he has mild dyslexia. We are going to keep a close eye on him. Hopefully it was just the first test and he will do much better! 
So far we are really loving this year though and his teacher! They are doing so many fun things! they have learned to write letters, they have learned about firemen and postal workers. They have also made cookies and done some fun science stuff! So excited about 2nd grade!