1st Day of School
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Does Not Want to Go to Kindergarten....
Asked by M.F. from Philadelphia
on September 11, 2008
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Today was my daughter's seventh day of kindergarten. She was doing fine until this morning. When we left for school she said she didn't want to go and that she didn'...
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- My best advice would be to talk to the teacher. I am sure she is not the first student nor the last to feel this way. Plus maybe she can shed some light on things th...
- Hi! The same thing has been happening with my son who started preschool 2weeks ago. He is four and this is his first experience in a school setting. He did surprisingl...
- this happened to my son last yr he was being picked onon the bus and in class went from loving to hating,,once i got out of him the problem i was able to work with tea...
Kindergarten Requirements and When to Start
Asked by G.K. from Salt Lake City
on March 26, 2010
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My husband told me that he read something that said June-August babies have a harder time or are at a disadvantage in Kindergarten since they just turned 5 and pretty ...
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- As an elementary teacher I would say WAIT to start him. I have never heard of parents regretting their decision to hold back their child...especially since he is smal...
- First topic - it doesn't necessarily have to do with when they turned 5. When I taught kindergarten, there were some kids who had just turned 5 who were very ready, em...
- I've noticed that many responders feel that keeping summer babies, especially boys, from entering kindergarten until they are nearly six is a good idea for development...
Kindergarten Blues Please Help!
Asked by A.M. from Houston
on September 12, 2011
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My daughter is in her fourth week of kindergarten today and she's still crying and having anxiety attacks. I tried to make her ready and talk to her about school and s...
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- My daughter just started too and never went to pre k either. Mine took a few days and is much better now. Maybe your daughter is just not ready. I don't know the state...
- "My husband and I are separating soon and I know the arguments are having an effect on her." I was reading the posting, figuring it was a classic adjusting-to-scho...
- This is a recipe for a rough start... no preschool, no daycare, parents separating and she's expecting play time. Just a thought... depending on how old she is... I...
Daughter Starting Kindergarten
Asked by J.C. from Tuscaloosa
on May 18, 2007
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My 5 year old starts kindergarten in the fall at a private school. There are several things I am concerned about. They have to wear uniforms, but she is very fashion c...
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- My daughter is nowhere near kindergarten, but I thought I would offer one suggestion as far as the uniforms. Tell her that when she gets home from school, she can pic...
- My son also starts private pre-k in the fall. My son was against going after the open house as well. Luckily his cousin is starting the 1st grade there at the same t...
- J. - you are preaching to the choir on this one. I have the princess of all princesses and we are just finishing our kindergarten year at a private school where she w...
Having Problems with Kindergarten Teacher
Asked by B.H. from Minneapolis
on September 6, 2006
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My daughter started kindergarten yesterday. I noticed a week ago at Open House her teachr is not very outgoing or friendly. If you ask a question you get a get a one w...
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- After reading through a few responses, I have to agree with many of the parents, I'd discuss the matter with the teacher and if that becomes uncomfortable or you feel ...
- B. I think you should complain to the school because if you don't then no changes are made. It is sad that you should feel bad about complaining. These teachers get pa...
- B., I feel so bad, that's not right. I know that sometimes they do run low on food, I used to work in school food program. Sometimes teacher's don't give the right co...
Kindergarten Adjustment Advice
Asked by L.G. from Fort Collins
on July 30, 2009
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Help - I have several concerns about my little guy starting kindergarten this year and looking for some wisdom from those that have gone thru it.
He is a fairly att...
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- 1. How do the teachers generally deal with those kids that are having a hard time - crying etc? (he may do just fine - but I am not convinced). Depends on the teacher,...
- Hi L., I could just cry reading your post- such a hard time (for your son AND you). Great advice already, just wanted to share my experience for what it's worth. My...
- Hi L. - my oldest is going into 2nd grade now and I remember this time well. Most teachers have some kind of a conference time or open house for incoming students...
Kindergarten and I'm a Nervous Wreck...
Asked by D.W. from Buffalo
on August 28, 2011
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Well the bus schedule for kindergarten came out today and I think it actually just hit me my daughter is going to school and I am in the stages of an anxiety attck. I ...
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- She (and you) are going to be FINE! My daughter started kinder last week and she did great. They are always so different when we aren't around. She is going to make...
- Please don't let your own anxiety influence your daughter, especially if she already has anxiety issues. Stay in touch with her teacher, and if she has anxiety issues...
- I remember when my first baby went to Kindergarten! (My last started today!) I was so nervous. I had sent her to full day pre K so she would be used to a full day. She...
Gifted Son Having Issues at Kindergarten
Asked by R.B. from Denver
on September 10, 2011
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A little background - My son just started kindergarten in August. He is going to a school for the gifted (public challenge school). He is extremely bright and has a hi...
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- My son is also very advanced/suspected gifted and has ADHD. He just finished his second week in public, full day kindergarten and he's LOVING it. Honestly, I got to ...
- I have so much empathy for your son! Something clearly is upsetting him. When you say that the school is concerned about his behavior, I don't get the impression th...
- I have seen too many parents with "Gifted" children forget that no one is perfect--not even a gifted child. He is only a little boy, in Kindergarten don't put so much ...
Emotions over Child Entering Kindergarten
Asked by M.L. from Houston
on January 7, 2011
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Our oldest will start kindergarten this year.
My husband speaks of it mournfully and quite often, "You only have 8 more months with him alone and you will never ge...
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- I've had mixed emotions over this one, but I can't say that I ever "mourned" about it. I really loved the infant and toddler years with both of my kids and felt a litt...
- I totally felt the same way!! Yay! One more gone for the day and a little time for myself and the littler ones. I LOVE my kids but also struggle with needing to not lo...
- It wasn't a big deal for me. Our kids have been in daycare part-time, then preschool, so I'd already dealt with transitions. I actually thought it was a wonderful thin...
Desperately Need Advice on Kindergarten
Asked by C.M. from Miami
on August 20, 2008
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I am seeking advice on what to do about my daughter's kindergarten situation. A little background:
For the past 2 years my daughter was in a pre-school that we loved...
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- it is within your right toask the school that your child be moved to a different classroom. technically they can say no but if its in the best interest of the child th...
- I would schedule a meeting with the school principal and address the situation from now. Perhaps, there are some ways that changes can be made. Usually the decision ...
- every public school has a school counselor. go talk to the counselor & tell her/him everything you just posted here. it is her/his job to help with this situation, ev...
