Kindergarten Testing
Well, they called it a "screening," but basically they wanted to be sure she was ready for Kindergarten. And, yes, she is more than ready. Well those are my words, and I have to admit I was a little disappointed that they didn't tell me she was advanced--hey I am a proud mommy--I can admit it!When we got to the school they seperated us, and I was pleased that Gracie sat where they told her and was calm while I walked down the hall where the other parents were.
I was in a room with a very nice couselor, and other parents and we watched (a poorly made) video about what a typical day in Kindergarten would be.
One by one the parents were pulled out to talk to a "screener" (I guess) about their child. When I was called, I was very nervous, but this super nice lady went over what Gracie had been tested on and how she did. She told me she could alsmot count to 30, and instead of saying "30" she said "20-10," so she only marked her as being able to count to 20. She also didn't know her address, phone number or birthday. I am ashamed to say I could feel myself getting very defensive and was not happy that she wasn't being scored based on more. But, I held my tounge and reminded myself this was not to be used for placement, only to prove that the child was ready and to give the teachers a better idea of what to focus on next year.
She told me Gracie was delightful and felt that she was ready for Kindergarten. I asked her a few questions and that was it. Gracie was to have a hearing test and verbal test and they would let me know if there were any problems--but she didn't forsee any.
Gracie found me 10 minutes later and it was all over.
She was proud of the stickers she earned and told me she had fun. She said she got to build a tower, walk across a balance beam and wore ear phones for the hearing test. Who knows what else, but thanks to her preschool experiences it was a painless morning and I couldn't be more thrilled at that.
She may not be the most advanced Kindergartener, but she will do well (and will likely be the cutest dressed!).
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