This morning, like two mornings every week, I drove Nicholas to school after we dropped off Cate at pre-school. The drive is about 20 minutes, and it is an opportunity for us to talk about what is on our minds.
Today, I mentioned that I thought it must be challenging for Cate right now since she is transitioning to the pre-school classroom from the toddler room with a new teacher and new rules. I asked Nicholas if he ever felt that his time in his classroom, the primary den, was challenging, and I asked what he did to get through the day.
He said that many days he looks at the schedule for the day and notices that there will be one subject that will be particularly challenging for him. Rather than get down or discouraged though, he said he also looks at the day in its entirety. By doing so, he realizes that there are other parts of the day that are quite easy and that he finds to be enjoyable. This helps him stay focused and upbeat. Yes, he is only five.
If only we all had the wisdom and perspective of this little guy...
No comments:
Post a Comment