Kindergarten Choices : The Arrival

I was intending to take Charlotte to the Kinder that is 10 mins drive away for this last term of the year, to get her used to the idea of Kinder. I’m aware that it would have opened up the possibility of having to continue on if Charlotte was feeling at home there. Unfortunately, things haven’t panned out that way. We’ve had other
commitments on the day so far, so I’m finding I have to let that idea go.

Yesterday, however, I did pop into the (4 min) Kinder and delivered our acceptance form for next year and it felt quite good to finally have made a decision. I was reminded of how lovely the teacher is. She is a young, vibrant woman.

I also felt sad at the prospect of sending Charlotte to Kinder, though. Just a reminder that She is growing up quickly and part of my responsibility as a parent is to gradually prepare her for the outside world & adulthood. But, it is not something that we are beholden to forever. If it doesn’t work out, we can pull the pin.

As much as I’d like to keep Charlotte wrapped up in cottonwool, it certainly would not benefit her development. Oh, I am protective, though. It feels such a different and much scarier world now, but I don’t want my fears to inhibit her as a person. I want Charlotte to feel safe, protected and much loved.

This parenting business is a really tricky balancing act and trying to choose firstly whether to send Charlotte to Kinder and secondly which one to send her to once I decided to give it a go, just highlights how tricky it is.

Anyway, I have arrived at my decision for now. So onto the next one whatever it might be. Bring it on!

If you are a Homeschooler, did you send your little ones to pre school or Kinder ? I’m always interested to hear others stories, so feel free to share with me here. If you are yet to make a decision yourselves, I hope sharing my experience will help in some way. Of course, I am interested to hear from anyone, Homeschooler or not.

Thanks for joining me.

Christine alias Gippsygirl.

photo credit: David Kusserow