On July 24th, we gathered together as teachers, families, and children to celebrate and honor the children who will be going to kindergarten this fall. As we watched, each child showed the picture album that traced their time at school from their first days to graduation time. They could see how they had grown and were now able to do things that had previously been out of reach. They experienced a sense of pride , mastery, and completion.
This rite of passage is an emotionally important experience. In today’s society, children have few markers that tell them that they have moved forward with accomplishment to the next level in their life. Today they were acknowledged by their families and friends as successful preschoolers who are ready for the next step in their educational journey.
We wish them well! Their new kindergartens are lucky to have them.
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