First Grade

Crew started first grade a couple weeks ago. He's loving it. It's a little rough to be gone all day long. He won't admit that. But we can tell a difference by the end of the day when he's really tired. He is doing great, has lot's of friends, and plays REALLY hard at recess! He's such a little sports boy. He's either playing basketball, football, or some other game with his friends at recess. And he comes back in to the classroom all sweaty! Such a boy! He loves taking his own lunch and getting to pick some of the things that are in it. Although, he really only wants what I consider once in a while treats, like pudding, chips, other treats. But he's working on being better about eating his sandwich too. And he has decided that there are occasional items on the school lunch menu that he wants to eat. I don't mind if he eats the school lunch occasionally but definitely think it's cheaper and healthier to make him his lunch. And since I make Rett's lunch in the morning, it's no big deal to make Crew's at the same time. He also loves riding the bus. He does not want his mom taking him to school! He has no problems getting up and getting ready, and is a great morning kid. His teacher is Mrs. Morrison. And she is awesome. She always has the kids so prepared to move on the next year and is super at helping them get good at reading. The school uses a reading program where the kids read books, and then take comprehension quizzes online. Depending on the level of book, they get different amount of points. Most of the beginner books are only worth 1/2 a point. Crew was the first one in his class to get 25 points and he was so excited that he got to pick a prize. His teacher gives him prizes at 25, 50, 75, and 100 point increments. Then, for every 100 points they get to "walk the hall of fame" where they walk in a parade with other kids who've made 100 points and the other classes watch them. We haven't seen this yet, but apparently it's quite the big deal and very motivating for the kids. His teacher also sent him a cute post card when he got to 25 points, and he was thrilled to get it in the mail. I'm hoping we can keep up the motivation for reading and he can develop a desire for lifelong learning and a good attitude about school. Drake misses his brother a little since he's gone all day long. But he's a pretty easy going boy and has always been good at playing alone, so he's adapting. So far, our experience with first grade is great!