Anyone who has read my blog recently knows how much we stressed about moving our daughter from her school, which she totally loved to a new school which caters to gifted kids. We were never sure we were doing the right thing.
I had the great fortune of getting help from a fellow blogger--Dani G. Dani lives halfway across the country from me, but she grew up in my 'hood. Her mother-in-law lives 5 minutes from me and used to teach at the school we were considering. Dani hooked us up so she could meet my daughter and help allay our fears. She was great and was very encouraging, so we went for it.
I just returned from the Back to School Night where we were able to hear about the teacher's educational approach. I totally love my daughter's teacher! She is beyond amazing. I love her teaching methods and her demeanor. She teaches the children yoga! She greets them every morning in about 10 different languages! She's gentle and loving and infuses her lessons plans with music, art, and dance.
I also vaguely remember her from almost 20 years when I used to go contra-dancing. She's an avid contra-dancer also, which I totally love!
My daughter has been happy in her class, and I don't see that changing!
Winning? You betcha!
So glad it's working out! The teacher sounds great, although I have no idea what contra-dancing is ;)
ReplyDeleteAwesome stuff, Cheryl!
ReplyDeleteyay! Great to hear that everything is working our so wonderfully :o) (I don't know what contra-dancing is either...will need to google search that :o)
ReplyDeleteBlessings & Aloha!
sooo behind in my thank you return visits (& didnt even get my one post a week post up!)...but...any ways, thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind comment :o) Have a wonderful wonderful week!!!
I just came back from checking out what contra-dancing was... How fun and neat! (I have to admit though, that I might throw my dancing partner and the whole group off, if I were to do it :o) Thankfully, our kids all got their dancing/music abilities/talent/rhythm from my hubby's side and from my mom (somehow, that gene skipped over me!)...
ReplyDeleteBlessings & Aloha!
How awesome! As part of their therapy we do yoga with our boys, and it really does do a lot for them.
ReplyDeleteThat is great! Glad you like her teacher so much! I don't know what contra dancing is...must check into it.
ReplyDeleteOne of the best words ever!
ReplyDeleteOh well done! It is so worrying finding the right school because often it is too late when you find out it's not right one! Great 'W' post!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing to have such a wonderful compassionate woman in your child's life!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you! Her teacher sounds wonderful. It must be fun to guess what language she will greet you in each day.
ReplyDeleteNo clue what contra-dancing is either!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter's hippie preschool does yoga with the kids every day... so cool!
I know you are soooo relieved! How lucky you were to find blogger Dani!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's such a great feeling when things work out well. The school sounds great. Best of luck to your daughter. Thanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteGosh, how wonderful that the world got small enough for this to help your daughter!
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy ending to a big worry for you!
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