Today Jenna started her new group at the ReHa KiGa. Since this week is the gradual transition and she was only to come today for 1 hour (1-2 pm) for a welcome, I kept Niki home too. (I didn't want to deal with her being upset not going to our village one when Niki did, and I needed them to get an early nap so they would be good for the event).
Everything worked out well. They both fell asleep for a late morning nap and I woke them up around 12 to eat some lunch and we left at 12:40. Parents and children slowly gathered in the large gym and then teachers and the head of the KiGa came in. Jenna was so glad to see one of the kids (and mother) from her old group there. It was amazing that Jenna must have had an idea of this because she was a bit nervous (she gets quiet and a bit shy). She sat right next to me and didn't move (normally you can't get her to do that).
Then they had us all sit (on the floor) in a large circle and a teacher played the guitar and we all sang a song. The director of the program then spoke then they handed out a little soft animal (keychain) for all the kids. Niki was with me and grabbed one too--sneaky kid.
Afterwards we followed the teachers to the new room and they got to play for 40 minutes.
I was glad that there was another family there where the father is American and spoke English and another mother spoke to me in English. I think it will be a good group for Jenna.
Tomorrow the bus is coming to pick her up but I will follow it in the car and then take her to her class. I think I will have Niki with me again because the bus comes at 7:50 and I don't think I can manage to get him ready and dropped off early enough and get back home in case the bus comes early. I think it is good that he gets to see where Jenna goes to school too. I may just take him with me to run errands afterwards (I have to pick up Jenna at 12:15) and he won't even go back to his KiGa until Wed or Thurs. Niklas is pretty easy to take around, so I don't mind. He is even fun and I think of him as my little buddy.
What a fun classroom! And I love that the teacher plays guitar to them. I am saying a quick prayer for you that all goes well and she makes a smooth transition.
Posted by: Missy at August 20, 2007 11:51 PMKrista--I'm glad that things are going well. I hope that both of the kids enjoy their KiGa's. Are you happy to be back on a schedule again? I love having everyone home for the summer, but have to admit that I am getting excited for September.
Posted by: Anna P. at August 21, 2007 06:27 AMOh, YAY! for Jenna. Give her a giant hug from Auntie Meira, 'kay?
Posted by: Meira at August 21, 2007 04:55 PMIt looks fun there! Hopefully it works out great for Jenna!!!
Posted by: Kari at August 22, 2007 03:50 AMI'm so impressed with what you've captured in the pictures. Jenna has some wonderful adventures ahead. It sounds like your efforts to transition are very good. Will the bus be similar to the one Thomas rode? The kids are growing up! Hope all continues to go well.
Posted by: Dana at August 22, 2007 05:33 AM