Word Of The Week – Preparation
This week our word of the week is preparation. This is because the countdown to Ethan officially starting school has begun. For me, it’s both a very nervous and exciting time.
Exciting because we were able to get him a place in a special school. I fought very hard to get him a place at his school. Ethan had to have numerous appointments and I had to fill in lots of paperwork. I’m nervous because I’m hoping it is the correct choice for him. I know other parents like to start their children in a mainstream setting. That choice just didn’t feel right for Ethan.
So after watching all of his peers start school in September it’s finally our turn!
This week I have been ordering Ethan’s school uniform, looking at school shoes, thinking about PE kits and anything else we might need. It’s also making me feel a little sad as it means my little boy is growing up. He is starting the next stage of his life.
Yesterday was an exciting day in our preparation as we all got to visit the school and Ethan’s new class. Ethan was very nervous when he arrived and his anxiety about other children kicked in right away. Thankfully the discovery of the school’s sensory room helped a little bit. He also liked all of the footballs they had in the playground. He didn’t really follow the structure of the day and I think they will need to work on that, but we got the impression he felt quite comfortable. We will be working on our preparation for a few weeks yet but we are happy with the positive start.
18 Comments
Renee @ Mummy Tries
All the very best for the big start Jane! Ethan’s school sounds fab and you’ll know pretty early on if it was the right choice xx
Jane - Our Little Escapades
Thank you, I know we have made the right choice for Ethan but you always worry don’t you?! x
Karen
It’s always a worry when they start school 🙂 my son goes to High School in September and I have no idea how he’ll react to that!
Jane - Our Little Escapades
I hope he enjoys High School, it’s such a big step moving schools x
Let kids be kids
Starting school is such a big step, preparation is needed, but it sounds like he will settle in quickly. Good luck x #WoTW
Jane - Our Little Escapades
Thank you, I think he will it’s just a scary step x
The Reading Residence
Oh, very exciting and nerve-racking times for you! I’m pleased your visit to the school went well and I do hope the preparations continue to go well, too x Thanks for sharing with #WotW
Jane - Our Little Escapades
Thank you, he did very well on Friday too. We have a few more trail days before he officially starts x
Merlinda Little ( @pixiedusk)
When my son started school, the time we spent together is lesser and on some days I miss him so much. I would look at his photos just so I can go ahead with my day.
So I suggest you spend all your time with him till he start school. Goodluck on September =) #wotw
Jane - Our Little Escapades
Thank you, he starts next month but we made sure we had a special break away so we could make some more memories x
Mommy's Little Princesses
Aaaàh bless him I hope he settles in nicely and enjoys every minute of school!xx
Jane - Our Little Escapades
Thank you x
Kim Carberry
Oh wow! Exciting but scary at the same time….I hope the start of school goes well x
Jane - Our Little Escapades
Thank you x
Sarah MumofThree World
That sounds a really positive start for Ethan. It will be a scary time for all of you, but I’m sure he will ease in at his own pace. Good luck to Ethan and to you. x
Jane - Our Little Escapades
Thank you. He did do so well on Friday, just walked in with his teacher. We have a few more trial days before he officially starts x
tracey at mummyshire
Best of luck with the transition to the new school and it’s great that Ethan has had a positive start. xx
Jane - Our Little Escapades
Thank you, I was very worried how he would take it but I’m much happier now x