Today is the last day of Grandma's Nursery School here at Cornerstones. I'm pleased to report that my pupil has made good progress - but now we are both tired of formal lessons and truly ready for our Summer Holidays, and time with all the family.
Rosie has had a balanced curriculum - literacy and numeracy, art, music, science , PE and more. Each week we have had a correspondence lesson - preparing cards and letters for family members, then walking to the post box with them.
Lunchtime [and sometimes breakfast and teatime] has been an opportunity to learn about food, food preparation and table manners. On our walks in the village we have had interesting conversations with friends and neighbours.
What a privilege to be able to spend six weeks with this wonderful little girl. It has been a learning experience - for both of us.
She has a colourful folder of worksheets, artwork and photos to keep, to remind her of this strange pandemic season.
I have a thousand glorious memories.
Tomorrow morning I will be leaving my "Norfolk Family Bubble" and going back to Dorset, and Bob.
Utterly exhausted, but with immense job satisfaction.
Thank you to everyone who has posted such encouragement comments along the way.
I am sure that Rosie will start "Big School" with enthusiasm and confidence in September.
You're an amazing grandma.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful time you have had together.
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed seeing all you have been doing with admiration - there's no way I could do it
I'm trained for this - my admiration goes to the Grandparents (like you) who work just as hard to find positive activities to share with the children. You're always on the lookout for good things (I love the CS board games set you found)
DeleteWhat a special time you've both had! I've enjoyed reading all your posts about teaching Rosie. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful opportunity for you both. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you have both gained so much from the experience. Rosie will be well prepared for big school and you have made some wonderful memories. Enjoy your time back with Bob and take time to rest!
ReplyDeleteI would have appreciated some of your quality HLTA support, Chris - some days, by 3:30, I was quite drained. One-to-one is very intense
DeleteYou deserve a medal Ang...or maybe an OBE?
ReplyDeleteYou ahve done so much for rosie and this will be a time she won't forget, I'm sure. Nor will you!
A loving gift from a loving grandmother. I'm sure Rosie and her parents will remember this time with gratitude and love.
ReplyDeleteSafe travel back to Dorset.
Phew, don't know about you but I'm tired!!You did a cracking job, Angela and Rosie is going to miss her 'school days' with you but there's always next year!!I used to look after my girlies from when they were babies and yes, if you're a one-woman-show, it is indeed draining, then I had to go to work the next day. On the other hand, they were our special days and I truly think we formed our bonds with each other because of them. It's different now because I only get to see them mid-week for school pick-ups then teatime at mine. I've been able to see them for the least two Wednesdays though and spend more time with them and soon they'll be able to come for their sleepovers. Have a good weekend back at base with Bob. x
ReplyDeleteWell done Ang! She will be well prepared for school! You have been amazing with her. Did you get an end of term Best Teacher mug?!x
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing to have had this special time with your granddaughter!
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