Well we have come to the end of our preschool year.

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At the beginning of this month, Z’s big boy preschool ended for the year. Z enjoyed preschool graduation and party/luau at a local park. There were Island-themed games, pizza, and cake. Z loved finally being able to see his class’ volcano (they made) erupt with red food dye, baking soda, and vinegar. Z was given a goody-bag with treats at the party. He was sent home (earlier in the week) with a packet that included his actual certificate of completion, along with end of the year presents.

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He also received an activity packet nicknamed S.O.S (save our skills) for him to finish over the summer to earn a prize when he comes back. Z will be returning to “big boy” preschool (we will call it Pre-K 5 from now on) in the five day a week class in the Fall. Even though it is months away, Z is excited that he will be going to school next year with one of his best buds from his old daycare.

The following week we also ended our co-op home school activity group. Everyone had a chance to review the skills they had learned playing a variety of outdoor games: egg toss and race, sack race, parachute games, kick ball, corn hole and others. We had a BBQ picnic dinner at the end and many of the Dad’s came in time for dinner and the award ceremony.

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Last of all, we finished off home-school preschool at the end of May. I shared with him a letter I wrote about how proud I was of him:

“It has been my privileged and honor to be your teacher these past two years. I have loved every insight and discovery; seeing your creativity and curiosity; watching you learn, explore and ask questions. I know some activities were not fun or tough but not matter what, you proved to be persistent and preserved. . . I want you to always come to me with your discoveries, your realizations, your questions. I am always here with an open ear and heart ready to answer you or go on an adventure to find the answer together. I am so proud of you and all youv’e learn with me.”

I gave him a certificate, a lollipop, and we celebrated with dinner out at the picnic tables outside the local airport.

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With Z going to Pre-K 5 next Fall, I will be taking a step back from the role as his teacher. It is bittersweet for me. I have absolutely loved being so involved in my little mans’ learning journey. The teacher (and Mom) in me has a hard time letting go. Still I know that there are always so many teachable moments ahead. Plus now I have tons of curriculum for G (when he’s ready).

We are looking forward to a lot of great summer activities. We are hoping to do swim lessons, go camping, be creative at home and more. Z is signed up for several summer camps at our closest children’s museum as well so we will see how those go.

Can’t wait to share about our summer adventures with you!