tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2288239916724019260.post4894170854614463602..comments2023-05-15T04:17:35.050-07:00Comments on Hurricane Riley and Big Brother Rex: Decisions Decisions........where is my crystal ball???Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416512091918969106noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2288239916724019260.post-23165343775563169142010-04-26T11:57:19.465-07:002010-04-26T11:57:19.465-07:00That teacher sounds amazing, and it sounds like sh...That teacher sounds amazing, and it sounds like she really "gets" Riley! That's a tough decision, but I like the structure that prepares for kindergarten. After having children both in school and homeschooled, I can say the structure, not the academics, seem to be the biggest adjustment when a child goes to a classroom...at least for my children...<br /><br />When it comes time to decide, you will know what is best!Elizabeth Channelhttp://www.threechannels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2288239916724019260.post-92204541496891965202010-04-22T09:25:11.552-07:002010-04-22T09:25:11.552-07:00You have to read the West Plains section of the Sp...You have to read the West Plains section of the Spokesman. The front of it has a picture of a boy with Downs who is very articulate. Sounds just like Rye when he was growing up. Those parents might be a great resource for answering your questions about school. He graduated from Lewis and Clark. GrammaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2288239916724019260.post-57426076940214741832010-04-21T13:23:02.775-07:002010-04-21T13:23:02.775-07:00Those pictures are great!! Here are my favourites...Those pictures are great!! Here are my favourites: 3,5,15,21,23,25,27,31,45,51. I don't think I can narrow that down. They are all so good!<br /><br />I don't envy the decision you have to make about where Riley should go to preschool. It is so hard to know what would be the best. My initial thought after reading both scenarios would be to keep him in the school he is at now for 1 year and then look at transitioning him to the other school for his last year of preschool.<br /><br />Next year Joel will be going to a preschool that is inclusive (in the community) 2 mornings a week (with an aide just for him) and a preschool that will have 6 other children with Ds (with 1 teacher and 2 aides) 3 mornings a week.<br /><br />I think it is important to get Joel used to being with other typical kids his age but at the same time I want him to succeed and I agree with you that structure and a good teacher is SO important.<br /><br />Good luck making your decision!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13884926543146157724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2288239916724019260.post-70110044111790264252010-04-21T10:30:28.943-07:002010-04-21T10:30:28.943-07:00I like all of the pictures...how will you choose? ...I like all of the pictures...how will you choose? You must get one of you and your hubby!!! That is a tough decision about pre-school...go with your gut!!Tiffanyhttp://www.elastamom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2288239916724019260.post-14667740876786056512010-04-21T07:27:55.821-07:002010-04-21T07:27:55.821-07:00That's a tough one, I totally understand how y...That's a tough one, I totally understand how you feel since Keira just started in the Special Ed room 2 weeks ago (she's only go on Thursday's and E/O Friday), because she is continuing at the local Daycare/preschool center. It sounds like they do a fabulous job with him.. boy he must be VERY cute! to be able to coax teachers like that, ha! Sounds like he would thrive in either classroom, but my opinion would be stay in the one you're in now. good luck!kristisuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03374398138731921766noreply@blogger.com