Livi's report
We had Livi's "School report" today. Bearing in mind she is only four it is very thorough - there are about 50 categories of tasks and for each one she is given a mark of 1 (always does this) to 4 (never does this.)
It all started off quite positively - she respects her work and that of others, she can concentrate for long periods and see a task through to its end. She can hold a book correctly (!), use scissors, recognise and write her name and simple words, repeat simple rhythms and take part in group activities.
But some of it breaks my heart. Basically, it seems she doesn't speak. She doesn't even join in with singing. The teacher wrote: "Elle ecoute, mais elle ne parle pas."
I know most of this is probably a language thing, she's not very outgoing and even a bit behind with English language still after having had glue ear but somehow it makes for quite sad reading. She always seems quite happy to go to school and generally perfectly happy overall, so maybe I shouldn't let it worry me. But I do wonder how her South London primary report would have read, had she gone. I guess I will try and have a chat with her teacher tomorrow and see if she thinks this is normal for kids who aren't French.
Comments
Livvi is still absorbing and if she's happy, it should all turn out fine. Get her in the relaxed setting of the centre de loisirs for the summer and that might do the job. The main thing, which I think is really important, is not to let the early stages slip by isolating her in an English-language all summer.
No point in wondering and comparing - you'll never know! Sofia's report in Dec said she was struggling language-wise yet she was born here - it was funny really as the report wasn't the child I know (and she'd only just turned 3 too!!)
If L doesn't get going during or after the hols, then they'll probably suggest an orthophoniste - they can work wonders! Not worth panicking just yet though.