Ryder . Last Day of School . 2011/2012

Today, Ryder had his last day of (2-year-old) Preschool.  We've been talking with Ryder about how many days he had left, when we were down to 6 days remaining.  Ryder does well with change, but does best when it is expected.

This morning, he woke up telling me "one sool, mom".  Yes, Ryder there is just one day of school left.  "Yeah".  He thought it was absolutely hilarious when I reminded him he would wear pajamas to school (it's "Spirit Week", and today was "Pajamas and Movie Day").

Last Day of School . 2011/2012
05.24.2012

Ryder has grown and changed a lot since the first day of the school year. 

Ryder started with a verbal vocabulary of barely two words.  With just being accepted into Early Intervention.  During the year he was diagnosed with Apraxia of Speech.  Started consistent (and frequent) Speech Therapy.  His verbal vocabulary is still much behind his peers, but he tests far above in comprehension and cognition.

Ryder started the school year in diapers.  And, is ending it as a potty-trained boy (even at night!).

Ryder would interact minimally with his peers, but ends the year as one of the most social kids in his class.  His teacher reports that lunches on Tuesdays and Thursdays are always entertaining - Ryder can get the whole group laughing easily, and finds joy in doing so.  He makes friends quickly and easily.  He is one of the first to engage new students.  He looks out for the younger kids, making sure they are keeping up with the group.

Ryder can figure out puzzles easily.  He definitely enjoyed favorite activities, but was willing to work at activities throughout the classroom.  Ryder always tried any new "work" demonstrated during Circle Time.

Ryder grew a full shirt/pant size during the school year, but remained fairly consistent in shoe size.

Ryder is an amazing little boy.  This school year has taught him a lot, and we can't wait to see what the next (many) school years have in store for him.  He can do anything.