Back to School!

It's that time of year again!  The days are getting shorter, the kids are getting up earlier, and the smell of schoolbus exhaust is in the air.  Schools are going back to sessions!  We had lots of kids come to Langsford over the summer to work on their skills.  Some wanted to catch up, some wanted a jump-start on the upcoming year, and some were returning clients wanting a review and the chance to brush up on their skills.  The drive and motivation we witnessed was an inspiration to us all!  Here's to a great 2009/2010 school year!  

Ready for Second Grade!

Nothing is worse than having to dread school starting up in the fall! Collin and his family won't have to do that this year, as Collin has been working all summer to prepare!

He completed his session work with us in June, with a promise of continuing on his own this summer so that he would be well-prepared for second grade. Collin's Learning Coordinator, Kristin, sent home sight words to practice, spelling words to master and a recommendation for lots of fun reading and writing. Collin's summer plans included signing up for the reading club at his local library.

How great for Collin to start a new school year feeling prepared and confident! We hope he wow's his teacher this year!

All Work and No Play Makes for No Fun!

Have you ever noticed that boys will be boys, wherever they are? Although the breaks are short between sessions at Langsford, the kids seem to make fast friends. Several kids at the Middletown office have recently had their mothers make play dates for them with their new found friends.

The boys, in particular, like to outdo each other figuring out the complex puzzles in the waiting area. And sometimes they look for mischief to get into. At Middletown, that means they head for the Learning Coordinator's office! They know they can usually find something fun there.

On a recent afternoon, Alex and Mitchell wandered into Rhonda's office on break, and the three of them proceeded to make cool pictures of themselves with the help of Rhonda's laptop computer. (Don't tell her boss!) Above is Alex, who has a good head on his shoulders. ;-)

This one is Alex and Mitchell. Mitchell is the one with the muscles! He was feeling a little "blue" that day. ;-) Now-break's over-back to work guys!