Portfolio Tea

"Dear Family,
Please join me for the portfolio tea on Friday, May 15 at 8:30 am. Love, Kiira"

We received this letter in the mail. What IS a portfolio tea you ask? Well, as we entered the classroom, our child asked if we would like refreshments. "Yes, thank you", I replied. Kiira escorted me over for coffee while she fixed me a mini bagel with cream cheese. She then took me over to a binder filled with her work from the year. It was fascinating to see the progress. Sometimes you can't see the wonder before you eyes, however, when it is paraded in slow motion before you, you can't help but feel as if you are seeing a slow motion movie of a child blossoming. I loved every moment of it. My favorites? Seeing her pride as she took me through each assignment, each project, reading me what each contained. 6 years old - reading. So much more than I ever imagined kindergarten would be!