Here we are on May 14th, the last day of school.  This day is always bittersweet for the kids and I who have become like a family.  We know how we will miss being together and yet we are all excited for summer break.  

It was a year like no other with COVID-19 looming over us, but the children were so great about handwashing and even wearing a mask every day for much of the last half of the year. They just rolled with it and rarely complained.  

We had such a great year!  The kindergartners learned how to read and solve math problems.  They learned about science and social studies.  I read so many, many books.  We all loved sharing our passion for birds and it gave us a common interest to share. I weaved birds into my curriculum and the kindergartners became bird experts identifying over 412 species of birds as a group.  The kindergartners also learned to be very aware by thinking like a scientists asking questions and observing.  

I encourage you to continue supporting your child's interest of birds by taking him/her out to look for birds and encouraging him/her to look through their field guides or flashcards. They already know more about birds than most adults, so it is a skill that could bring them much enjoyment throughout their life.  

Thank you for being such kind, supportive parents.  For that I am forever grateful.  I will always appreciate the year I spent with these sweet children.  They will always hold a special place in my heart and we will have a forever bond.