An Interview with a Kindergartener

Today was day three of Kindergarten for Koko Bean. I have pried and probed, trying to figure out what she does all day. All I get in response to my interrogation is, "I forgot." Really? How do you forget such a wonderful adventure as Kindergarten?? If I could just be a fly on the wall, and see how she interacts with her classmates, (whose names she can't remember, ) and to see what all she's learning, I would be content. Alas, all I get is information about a curly haired girl on the playground and some friend she sits with on the bus, whom she thinks is named "Areola" or is it "Ariella," (God I hope it's the latter.) 

I found some fun questions to ask her about her newest quest for learning. I was hoping this might help me better understand what has been going on in her brilliant little mind.  Here are the results of the interview:

*My grade this year is: Kindergarten 

*I am most excited about: Going outside twice or 3 times. (I didn't realize Kindergarten was like Fort Knox.)

*When I grow up, I want to be: A dog watcher (then she added because I just LOVE dogs.)

*My best friend is: The girl with the curly hair. 

*My favorite book is: I can do it myself.

*My favorite color is: Pink (I really didn't need to ask this.)

*My favorite game is: Frozen (She loves to role play which is the reason she wants a sister. "You can't play Frozen with a brother.")

*My favorite thing to eat for lunch is: Tortillas and cheese. "Mom, after I answer all these questions, may I have another Reese's cup?

*My favorite thing about school is: Going outside. (Hmmm, I'm beginning to see a theme here.)

*The best thing that happened today is: We got to go outside twice. (Yeah, I'm pretty sure her favorite subject is recess. Great.)

Today was her first day of bringing home homework too. We had fun playing the math game she brought home and we will be reading for five minutes every night (something we did anyway.)  She also has homework every night this week in addition to the reading. I think this year will be a challenge for me as well as for her. Here's hoping for a great year and a good foundation for the rest of her years in education. 

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.- Nelson Mandela