One of the (many) things that I worried about when we were told we would be living in Turkey for 2 years was preschool. That might not be tops on everyone's list of things to think about in a move, but you see, I am a huge fan of preschool. Having taught it for many years, I couldn't wait for my son to experience early learning and socialization in a fun, friendly, and creative environment. In the States, I knew I would have many options wherever we lived, and knowing what I know, could choose the right one for us. But Turkey was a game-changer (understatement of the year). I wasn't sure if there was a preschool program here, and if I even wanted W to participate.
We registered him for the CDC preschool program in August, knowing we could pull out should it turn out to not be for us. I have been very, very pleased. They do the best they can with what they have to work with. I have not seen any developmentally inappropriate activities for my 3 year old being introduced, and he is allowed the freedom and creativity that I would promote in my own classroom.
This week was "dress up" week at school. Tuesday was pajama day and Thursday was "crazy hair" day. What fun!! W loved it. On Thursday, I got to go to the classroom to decorate a gingerbread cookie with him. He was THRILLED that I was there and was excited to show me his school. He kept telling all his buddies "this is my friend Sarah" as he showed me around :). I noticed him taking pride in his learning-which was very cool to see indeed.
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| With Daddy at school on PJ day. Thanks to Nana for the awesome Christmas pj's!! |
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| Crazy hair!! |
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| With his buddy Silas |
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| Busy school boy! |
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| Fun, fun!! |
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| Decorating a cookie |
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| Eating the gingerbread boy!! |
Such fun. Such memories.
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