Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Kindegarten, here we come...........

So as June approaches, so does the end of school and the end of preschool as Cameron knows it. We have completed our IEP meetings and eligibility meetings. We have discussed his needs and met his new teacher at his new school. Cameron thinks he is already in kindergarten because he has heard so much about it already. After 3 whole years in the preschool and IPOP program with the same teacher, I wonder how smoothly this transistion will go. I don't worry about Cameron at school currently. That's because I know it's mostly about doing your colors, drawing pictures and doing some very preschool learning. My working with him at home has slowed down considerably since I've become the "single parent". So now my concern goes to the education. I don't doubt that there will be education but I wonder how a child who has a hard time paying attention like Cameron does, will do in an inclusive enviroment. An enviroment I might add that I advocated for him. One that I moved to a new city for. I wanted my child included and to be around his typical peers for social reasons, I just hope this doesn't hinder his education. When I spoke to the teacher (the new one), she assured me that Cameron would be put into small group settings for English and Math across the hall. I know when I work with Cameron just one on one, the problems I encounter due to distractions whether it be other kids, an animal, a noise etc. Will this be a huge problem for him?


Cameron sitting in the cubby in his new classroom for next year!


Now that I've vented my worries to you more experienced parents I'd like to compliment my little man on what he has accomplished. He knows his letters, can recite his ABC's, can count to 15, can read a few words in print (mom, dad, Alek, Rylee, Cameron). His fine motor has gotten better and his physical therapy is about to be discontinued because he is doing so well. His speech improves every day He is sweet, adorable, loving, and most of all caring. On my birthday he made me a card and brought me a cake while singing "happy birthday".

Now if I can just get my act together and start doing my homework with him, maybe things will get even better!   :)
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