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Learning About France and Making Semi-Homemade Chocolate Croissants…

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:18:51 +0000

At Brook’s school they celebrated UN day this week. On Friday they promoted a day of world peace and education at the school. The kids parents had to do a school project about an country of their choice and then present it to the rest of the class. We, I chose France since I had lots of keepsakes from when Travis and I went two years ago and because I really love the country. So, I spent a few hours coming up with the box which included pamphlets from Versailles, the Louvre, a Metro map, a Paris magazine, Lavender, Brie, Perfume and some Euros. I honestly thought Brook’s, my homework wouldn’t start for another couple of years…I was wrong

Brook with Her France Box

The school had a parade where all the kids waved self-made flags and they sang some songs of peace, unity and friendship.

Brook In Her School Parade

After the parade and songs, we all had a picnic which was provided by the parents. We had to all bring one dish that represented the country that our children learned about. Well, I wanted something easy and likable and this fit the bill…Semi-homemade chocolate croissants…

Semi-Homemade Chocolate Croissants

These were super easy and Brook helped put the piece of chocolate in the center and roll the dough…

Semi-Homemade Chocolate Croissants

2 Tubes of Store Bought Crescent Roll Dough

1 Large Hershey Semi-Dark Chocolate Bar

- Break up the chocolate bar into 16 pieces. Unroll the crescent dough and break the triangles apart. In one triangle place one piece of chocolate on the large end of the dough and then roll up into a crescent, tucking in the sides so the chocolate doesn’t ooze out during the baking process.

- Bake on a cookie sheet at 375 degrees, following the crescent roll package directions.

- Tastes best right out of the oven and makes 16 croissants.

It was a fun day at Brook’s school and even better food…and as always, get your kids in the kitchen!

Happy Eating!

Brook with Her Preschool Teacher Ms. Rocio

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First Day of Preschool…

admin — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:06:59 +0000

So, really she started what we call, “big girl school” in January…but, she wasn’t of “preschool” age. So, even though she was going to Dynamite already, it was really like a test run for us.

Today though marked the first day that Brook officially started preschool! My little four year old looks so big!

Brook 4 Years Old, First Day of Preschool

She was very excited about being in Ms. Rocio’s class and was probably even more excited about wearing her new dress and Dorothy shoes…I mean what four year old princess wouldn’t want to wear the red glitter shoes from Target on her first day?

Because she was familiar with the school, she was very happy to be back and was all smiles at the front gate…

Brook In Front of Her School

She gave Ms. Rocio a big hug and even had a group of her friends come and give her a very warm welcome. Then we gave her kisses and our love and headed out the door. Looking in through the window, I noticed that she got right to work, being a social butterfly and ready for a day of learning.

Gotta love the Montesory!!!

Can’t wait to hear all about her first day!

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The Word Violent is a Harsh Word to Hear Coming Out of a Teachers Mouth

admin — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:03:07 +0000

So today was our parent/teacher conference with Brook’s preschool teacher. This morning we went into the classroom to observe how the class works and how Brook interacts with the other children. She was adorable, working on her math lesson, putting together puzzles and offering us a cup of water on a tray. She started the Montessori in January and we have seen her excel in her studies there. So we though we were going to have a great report when we went back this afternoon for a one on one with her teacher. It wasn’t the “she’s perfect in every way” speech I was hoping for.

Instead, we got there and Ms. Rocio asked if we could describe the good and the bad of Brook. One parent went out of the classroom and said what they felt was the positive and negative aspects of Brook’s personality and then we switched. We basically said the same things…We said in not so many words, that she is strong, vivacious, confident, stubborn, needs to listen better and shows both positive and negative emotions in good and bad ways.

And then the bomb dropped…”I feel that your daughter has violent tendencies.” WHAT!!! No, not my daughter…I mean she can throw one hell of a tantrum and she will verbally fight us on things that she doesn’t want or like, but aren’t all three year olds like that? Then we were told that she will hit/kick/push the other kids more than normal…she will interrupt the other kids work on purpose and oh yes my favorite…she has written in a book that we now will have to replace. She is violent and she destroyed school property, great!

So, we talked about how we can help her talk through her feelings better, how saying sorry doesn’t mean anything if there is no positive action after the fact and that doing mean or negative things have more severe consequences then what we are already doing. The thing that gets me is we don’t let her get away with things at home. We are equal partners in parenting so we always have each others backs when it comes to disciplining and we discipline often and we follow through with whatever we say…good or bad. I knew she was going through a trying time, but I had no idea it was this severe. I FEEL LIKE A FAILURE! I feel that everything we have done is for naught and that although my discipline is what the books and professionals say I should do, it’s obviously not working. So back to the drawing board. We will create a good, respectful, peaceful, confident, smart and outgoing girl yet.

On the plus side, she did say that Brook is one of the smartest three year olds in the class and she is always impressed by her education skills. At least there was something positive said.

We are going to have mini talks every Thursday to touch base and to hopefully talk about the improvements that Brook is making…please oh please let there be positive change.

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