On July 27th, Jameson had his very first day of first grade!! I'm not sure how that came on so fast? I remember cradling him in my arms just yesterday, and now he is a big boy in first grade!? He loves every minute of it, which is a good thing because there are a lot more minutes of it then when he was in pre school or kindergarten. He goes to school ALL day now! I find myself getting pretty antsy to pick him up right around 1, he doesn't even get out until 3:30! This year is not only different because he is in first grade, but he is doing things a lot different than most other first graders. He is in a "Chinese immersion program" that he will be in until he is out of elementary and hopefully beyond that as well. He starts the day by going to Miss Shumway's class, where he is ONLY spoken to in Chinese. Every answer given to him, every instruction, every story, EVERY WORD is in Chinese! He learns the Chinese language, writing, traditions, culture etc. all in Chinese except his math (which will also be in Chinese eventually) and so far he is doing great and he loves it! He can sing a couple songs and say a quite a few words. Chinese probably wouldn't have been my first choice of language for him to learn but every school that is participating is assigned a language, they don't get to choose. It has been a difficult language to learn for myself, so many different tones and ways to say things even though is sounds so similar! You can easily insult someone by just using the wrong tone or something! But Jameson is much smarter than I am, and much more open minded. He is catching on fast. I cant wait to see what doors this might open for him...
The second half of his day he goes to Miss Merritt's class. She is his "English teacher" and in this class he learns everything in English, just like any other class room. He loves both of his teachers and they have both done a great job of not making this overwhelming for the kids or the parents. It all sounds so complicated but it is so simple and the kids will still be on track just like with any other 1st grader except they will also speak Chinese. Miss Merritt has been amazing so far! I wish I could be more like her, she is so organized and on top of everything! She also has a class room blog (it is in my blog list) so the parents can know everything that is going on with the kids and what they will be working on that week. And James says she is the "nicest lady ever". So far our school experience has been wonderful THANKFULLY!!
Its so hard for me to believe I have a first grader?? He has gotten so BIG and so smart. He is my best buddy and my little partner in crime most of the time and my worst critic. He has been my toughest challenge in life. He has taught me how to be a mom and is still teaching me everyday, he makes me want to be a better person and try harder with everything. He teaches me true love, patience, forgiveness, honesty, happiness, how to have real fun and so much more. He paves the way for his 3 beautiful little sisters by being my little guinea pig and because unfortunately I learn from my mistakes with poor James and he is so patient and kind about it all. He is mature far beyond his years and understands more than most people know. He is already on his way to becoming a great man! My little man! He will always be my baby boy and I am so very proud of him.
The second half of his day he goes to Miss Merritt's class. She is his "English teacher" and in this class he learns everything in English, just like any other class room. He loves both of his teachers and they have both done a great job of not making this overwhelming for the kids or the parents. It all sounds so complicated but it is so simple and the kids will still be on track just like with any other 1st grader except they will also speak Chinese. Miss Merritt has been amazing so far! I wish I could be more like her, she is so organized and on top of everything! She also has a class room blog (it is in my blog list) so the parents can know everything that is going on with the kids and what they will be working on that week. And James says she is the "nicest lady ever". So far our school experience has been wonderful THANKFULLY!!
Its so hard for me to believe I have a first grader?? He has gotten so BIG and so smart. He is my best buddy and my little partner in crime most of the time and my worst critic. He has been my toughest challenge in life. He has taught me how to be a mom and is still teaching me everyday, he makes me want to be a better person and try harder with everything. He teaches me true love, patience, forgiveness, honesty, happiness, how to have real fun and so much more. He paves the way for his 3 beautiful little sisters by being my little guinea pig and because unfortunately I learn from my mistakes with poor James and he is so patient and kind about it all. He is mature far beyond his years and understands more than most people know. He is already on his way to becoming a great man! My little man! He will always be my baby boy and I am so very proud of him. 
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