1st Day of School
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Kindergarten Enrollment Question
Asked by B.F. from San Francisco
on March 26, 2009
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My niece is going to be five years old on December 7. She is not eligible for Kindergarten because her birthday is after December 1st. Normally, I am not an advoca...
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- My son attended kindergarten at Tomorrow Montessori, off Almaden expressway in San Jose. I chose to start my son in 1st grade when he was 5 1/2, after talking to his ...
- I believe kindergarten is optional. When she is 6, she is eligible for 1st gr., but if she has already completed kinder, she is eligible when she enters the next ye...
- Hi B., Don't deprive her of a full year of Kindergarten--either enroll her in the Fall, or wait until the following year. By mid-year kids have made friends, establi...
What Was the Best Thing Your Child's Kindergarten Teacher Did on the First Day?
Asked by N.D. from New York
on August 27, 2011
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Any special memories or special touches that made the day special?
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- My sons kindergarten "chased" the gingerbread man through the school. In order to show the kiddos around they pretended that they were chasing the gingerbread man and...
- My son's teacher gave the mother's gifts...it was a ziplock bag with a tea bag, cotton ball, and tissues..and there was a poem about after you finish crying making you...
- Just as I was leaving the room on the first day, I heard the teacher gasp loudly. It really startled me and all the children. Then she said, "I just can't believe it!...
Book Recommendations for Starting Kindergarten
Asked by 2.O. from Washington DC
on July 3, 2011
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My daughter will be starting kindergarten in six weeks & she is expressing some anxiety toward it. I'm interested in getting some books to read to her to lessen her a...
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- I believe Franklin and Berstien Bears have books regarding starting school. Just a few thoughts... Maybe you might want to "play school" with her so she can get ...
- Dear TIA, You've got some great recommendations! Also a few books my hubby $ I read to our girls.. The Night Before Kindergarten by Natasha Wing Kindergarten Rocks...
- Here are a couple- Will I Have a Friend? http://www.amazon.com/Will-Have-Friend-Miriam-Cohen/dp/0020426208#_ Timothy Goes to School http://www.amazon.com...
When Should My Son Start Kindergarten???
Asked by M.H. from Washington DC
on August 30, 2010
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Do any of you have any advice on when a boy should start kindergarten? In our county a child must turn 5 by Sept. 30 to register for school and my son's birthday is S...
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- Wow! I'm amazed at the regions of the country represented in the people who have responded. I live in Northern VA too, and in reality, a lot of people here keep thei...
- My husband was told that my stepson was not ready for kindergarten by his preschool teacher. He is a 8/13 birthday so he would be 5 before school started but he just ...
- I have three boys, and the youngest's birthday is 9/30 - the cutoff in our area. I sent him to K as a 4 year old. He was definitely ready, the year went fine. With two...
Is Preschool Mandatory Before Kindergarten?
Asked by C.H. from Detroit
on July 31, 2008
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My son will be 4 years old next month and I'm wondering if preschool is even a requirement now before kindergarten. If so, can anyone recommend one in the Detroit-east...
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- No, it isn't. You may even opt to homeschool for as long as you desire. This would satisfy any requirements if they existed.
- technically kindergarten isnt even mandatory :) so no preschool is not mandatory, but if you need a low or no cost preschool google a headstart near you. M. :)
- NO.... In michigan.. children are required to be in school from age 6 to 16. So no kindergarden is not required. You can choose to send your child or not.. Most ...
Any Suggestions for Starting Kindergarten
Asked by J.P. from Lakeland
on August 29, 2011
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I dropped off my daughter at Kindergarten last week and she was just fine. Until Friday, she started crying and didn't want me to leave her. She did the same thing tod...
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- We were just encourage to give a hug and a kiss and then tell them, "I know you will have a great day." No discussions. Or if you saw one of their friends, ask ...
- Maybe little rewards when she gets home if mornings were good. Notes in her lunchbox. A special snack when she gets off the bus. Talk to her and see what is wrong s...
- Absolutely read the Kissing Hand, and maybe First Day Jitters
She's #4 I Can't Believe I Have the Kindergarten Blues!
Asked by H.K. from Phoenix
on August 11, 2008
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Okay I confess, I have been a basket case all day!
My baby daughter starts kindergarten tomarrow!
She is my last one...who will I play with tomarrow?
I sat outsid...
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- Oh, this is normal! You have been a good mom, I can tell. I remember those days so well. Now enjoy a new hobby so that you can start letting go. Or start cleaning ...
- What a precious MOM you are!! Definitely sign up to volunteer at all the classroom events/field trips/parties/read out loud times/assemble art projects, etc. You'll ...
- My kids are 7 and 4. The youngest is starting his second year of preschool. The 4 year old only goes for 2 1/2 hours and I'm already anxious about him being gone! I k...
Difficult Kindergarten Transition
Asked by J.J. from Seattle
on September 15, 2010
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My almost 5 1/2 year old daughter started Kindergarten last week. She's very bright academically (Kindergarten ready as they say), has a bubbly personality, has no soc...
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- My daughter just started Kinder also. I have been a WAHM since she was two, but as a photographer, have regularly left her with babysitters while I go on shoots, etc....
- Give her some time! Have you even had a full week of school? Try reading the book "the Kissing Hand". My daughter loves it and I think it is very comforting for sepa...
- It sounds like your daughter is very ready for the full-day kindergarten life. I say this because of your description of her demeanor after school: happy, vibrant and ...
What Kind of Backpack for Kindergarten?
Asked by P.G. from Dallas
on July 7, 2009
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My son will be starting Kindergarten this August. I am very confused as to what kind of backpack should I get him, what size, with or without wheels.
Where to shop fo...
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- My son will also be starting Kindergarten this fall. The principal told us at orientation that they do not want backpacks with wheels. He said the locker space is ve...
- I would get a large backpack, because they will have binders. Check out pottery barn's large ones
- Be SURE to check with your school. Our school does NOT allow backpacks with wheels. -L.
How To's for 1St Time Kindergarten Mom
Asked by A.C. from Detroit
on August 4, 2011
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My daughter is starting kindergarten (full day) for the first time and I have a lot of questions. I know it is different from school to school, but my daughter's schoo...
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- Last year, we didn't even know what Kindergarten class my daughter was going to be in or the school supply list until the Friday before class started on Tuesday. And ...
- Why get so frustrated? Pick up the phone and call the school! Not every school district is tech savvy and keeps an up to date website. Ask when orientation for Kinde...
- They may not send out a school supply list OR they may not expect her to take in too much. Some teachers prefer to have the things the kids will need in class already...
