tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293855199406467723.post5659257175923260894..comments2023-10-29T02:19:17.185-07:00Comments on Alexandra Elizabeth Blogs: Goodbye Preschool...Hello Kindergarten & AnxietyAlexandra Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757839708628559651noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293855199406467723.post-17723494608656645502010-07-28T09:19:12.741-07:002010-07-28T09:19:12.741-07:00Thanks for allll the support guys! It's just s...Thanks for allll the support guys! It's just so overwheleming for me to think that my baby is growing up, and I guess I'm not ready...are any of us? She is the most precious sweet little girl and I know she'll adjust just fine in Kindergarten...but where is the orientation to transition parents? lol, its all about the kids! haha.Alexandra Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757839708628559651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293855199406467723.post-36572998662934214972010-07-27T20:11:52.657-07:002010-07-27T20:11:52.657-07:00awwww, thats great that you found a dual language ...awwww, thats great that you found a dual language program for her. I love it! I understand your anxiety though, believe me I do. When my daughter transitioned from pre-school to kindergarten, we temporarily had to move into an area where I was not happy with the school system at all. So we decided it was best to put her private school instead. She had to go through testing and all of that and I was a nervous wreck! However she did fine and now she's about to go into second grade....man how time flys, but believe me I think we as parents are more nervous than the kids are with these things! I am sure your daughter will be just fine :)Sharinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17131094670906727351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293855199406467723.post-23448162251578645582010-07-26T22:10:06.914-07:002010-07-26T22:10:06.914-07:00That's so wonderful that you found a program l...That's so wonderful that you found a program like that in your area! :) My son is currently enrolled in a full-immersion Spanish pre-school & he's speaking so much Spanish I'm thrilled! <3 I know kindergarten anxiety must be rough & I know I'll go through it too!Luahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05918435092900471792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293855199406467723.post-31797370254298508542010-07-23T09:48:36.533-07:002010-07-23T09:48:36.533-07:00Hi Alex!
I just saw your blog and thought you mig...Hi Alex!<br /><br />I just saw your blog and thought you might be interested in checking out an upcoming PBS documentary that I think may well ease your jitters.<br /><br />The film follows four diverse students and their families as they encounter the challenges and delights of becoming fluent in two languages. As we witness their journey, we see how speaking more than <br />one language changes them, their families, their communities, and maybe even the world.<br /><br />Together, they represent a nexus of challenges facing America today: economic and academic inequities, de facto segregation, record numbers of new immigrants, and the need to communicate across cultures. Using a verité story-telling approach, the film follows our <br />characters as they enter the portal of language and open their minds to new ways of thinking and being in the world. <br /><br />In a time of globalization and changing demographics, bilingualism offers them more than an opportunity to join the global job market. Language becomes a metaphor for breaking down barriers between ourselves and our neighbors—be they around the corner or across the world.<br /><br />You can screen the entire film here:<br /><br />http://206.111.142.8/DownLoads/SPEAKINGINTO_Screener_MonthlyEmail.mov <br /><br />Let us know what you think!<br /><br />And good luck!<br />Kristin<br /><br />on behalf of "Speaking in Tongues"<br />kristin@kristinfellows.com<br />828.253.2296/828.335.6525<br /><br /><br />COMING TO PBS STATIONS IN AUGUST & SEPTEMBER<br /><br />http://speakingintonguesfilm.info/A day with a camerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01098186137252271660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293855199406467723.post-39705788909740874812010-07-22T11:37:17.146-07:002010-07-22T11:37:17.146-07:00It's a big step for her AND you. Really. I rem...It's a big step for her AND you. Really. I remember when my son started day care, then preschool... all of these things are big steps and anxiety provoking.<br /><br />I must say (as a former teacher) great job on choosing the dual-language program! If done correctly, it's simply fantabulous! My son not even 3-yrs-old yet and I've looked into dual language programs and where I would have to live in order for him to get into those schools (My parents are Panamanian and I want him to learn Spanish as well... plus we live in NYC and based on where you live that determines what school district you go to...)<br /><br />Try not to worry too much about all the nuts and bolts of what your daily routine would look like... it'll all come together eventually. It HAS to. You'll make it work.Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17286253462703793396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293855199406467723.post-12595286449679378092010-07-22T11:27:36.431-07:002010-07-22T11:27:36.431-07:00I think that you're more stressed about whethe...I think that you're more stressed about whether or not she'll like it. She's had a whole year to bond and make friends in Pre-k and now she has to do it all over again which can be stressful a child. However, I think that if you got good vibes from your visit to the school and talk with the receptionist that everything will be fine. You're doing the right thing by making sure she gets the top of the line education and she will adjust.<br /><br />The one thing that I've learned from being a parent is that if we stress out, our children pick up on our stress and join us in the stressing out party. So, just try to relax and pray that God will allow everything to fall into to place. Like I commented in your last post, her father should be made to pay for After School or childcare costs. It's hard being a single mom and I understand your worry over having to cut your hours to be able to pick her up. Don't let him get away scotch free.<br /><br />We can only be Super Woman for so long before all of our walls come tumbling down.K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03025555107482553344noreply@blogger.com