First Day of School: 4-6 year old Montessori Class

Mercer officially started school in the "big kids" classroom at his Montessori school.  He was in the 3-4 year Montessori class last year.  Now he's in with the 4-6 year olds.  


He has a new backpack and a new lunch box.  He even had to have school supplies this year.   (If you look back to his first day of school picture - in the same spot in front of the door - you'll notice that we got him a haircut this year before school started AND he's grown a few inches!)

Last week, I went to an orientation that the school held.  Afterwards, one of the teachers pulled me aside and said that she LOVED Mercer.  He was hilarious -- kept her in stitches.  He was always cracking her up with his dancing.  (I asked if he danced around saying "oooh yeah" and smacked his bottom... she said YES!  (oh brother -- where did he get that from?!)


She then said that when it was time for studies, he was all business.  He would bring her books and say "I want to learn how to read.  I want to be smart."  Really?  WOW.  I had no idea!


Todd and I were both impressed!  We have no doubt that he will learn to read this year.  He's doing a great job at sounding out letters and words.  This school year should be a good one!