After School Programs
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St. Paul's 4 Year Old Kinder Program
Asked by C.M. from Minneapolis
on August 22, 2009
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I am wondering if anyone has put their child in the 1/2 day, 4 year old Kindergarten program through St. Paul public schools. I would love to know more about the progr...
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- I would encourage you to talk to the school district's admissions staff in a month or two (as they're super busy right now) because they can answer most of your questi...
- We did the Pre-K program at JJ Hill last year for my daughter and absolutely loved it. She went to Discovery Club after school (the in house, spps after/before school...
- Hello my son went to a four year old program at World Cultures he loved it. He seem to progress a lot in his name writing, letter recognition, and pre-reading skills....
Child Being Moved from Kindergarten to a Pre-k Program
Asked by K.H. from San Diego
on November 18, 2009
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Hi~
My son is 5 years old and has been in kindergarten since the beginning of the school year. He is doing very well socially but not doing so well academically. I'...
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- He won't know it's pre k and notjust k unless you tell him. Explain to him he's lucky to be getting a new teacher and more new friends.
- My son is 9. He did fine in K at 5 years old, but now in 4th, I wish I would of given him another year to mature. He is playful and very smart, but not ready for the...
- It is better to move him now than to wait and have academic problems throughout his school career. My daughter was in the pre-K program in Torrance and it was the best...
3Yo REFUSES to Go into Dance Class. Help!
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on August 10, 2009
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One of my 3 year old twin girls was so excited about her ballet class. She is happy getting ready and waiting for the teacher to arrive. When we actually get there she...
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- K., For whatever reason, she just doesn't want to participate in the actual class. It sounds like she enjoys getting ready for class and the anticipation of starti...
- This is just not one of those things in life that falls in the "have to" category. Why not let her get dressed up, and enjoy the fun of getting ready - and let her br...
- She is only three, not 33. Does it really matter if she prefers not to do ballet? You'll have plenty of battles to choose in the years ahead. I would not choose this...
Looking for a One Day Program for My 2 Year Old
Asked by R.J. from Austin
on February 9, 2008
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Hello ladies,
I'm looking for recommendations for a 1 day a week program that I could take my 2 year old daughter to, starting in the fall. We need something that is...
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- My two year old grandsons are in a mother's day out program at Calvary Christian Fellowship on Northpark in Kingwood. They have a full day or half day program on Tues...
- The Learning Tree at First United Methodist Georgetown is wonderful and has T/Th and W programs.
- Crestview Baptist's Mother's morning out program is great. It is a two day a week program, but we only do one day a week. It is located off of 2222 and Woodward and ...
Seeking Swim Class in Puyallup Area
Asked by M.C. from Seattle
on February 17, 2008
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Does anybody have any recommendations for a mommy-and-me type swim class for toddlers in the Puyallup area? Thank you.
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- I am in a swim class at the Y here in Tacoma. They have a wonderful class, not sure if there is one in Puyallup though.
- YMCA has a fantastic program
- We recently moved from St Louis and were looking for swim lessons for our little ones. We live in University Place(not too far away from Puyallup) and searched around...
Lincoln Elementary - What Happens After School?
Asked by N.H. from Chicago
on May 31, 2007
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I was considering Lincoln Elementary for my son, but the school office tells me there is no after-school program. What do working parents of Lincoln students do for a...
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- If you are talking about Lincoln Elementary in Cedar Lake IN, they have a program for before and after school care called Grad Tots. It used to be $6 a day (which inc...
- They do have an afterschool program called CDC. And im guessing that if you enrolled them into a program somewhere else they will provide transportation from the schoo...
- I have never heard of that clubhouse but I know Lincoln is on a very busy road. I dont know if he would have to cross streets or anything. But I dont think its really ...
Seeking Gift Ideas for 5Th Grade Class
Asked by T.H. from Dallas
on May 10, 2008
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I work as a "lunch lady" at a elementary school in Allen. I was adopted by one of the 5th grade classes. They gave me gifts at Christmas and also this past week for te...
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- Being a former 5th grade teacher, I definitely think ice cream at recess is a winner! (unless there's another class outside at the same time - they may feel left out)
- What a sweet bunch of kids! I think the baked goods idea from the other ladies is a great idea if you're allowed to give out treats at school. (I know there's a lot ...
- What about a treat of some sort? Home baked chocolate chip cookies? Ice cream bars at recess? Sounds like a neat group of children! A.
Class Differences and School Aged Kids
Asked by L.S. from San Francisco
on August 18, 2011
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My husband and I are teachers and we live in a modest home in a nice neighborhood, but in a city with a high crime rate at a lot of poverty. (25% unemployment right no...
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- Trust yourselves enough that you have instilled in your children that "where and how" you live really does not matter. Shame on the parents that might look down on you...
- We are not poor but by far not the wealthiest people in our scope of friends. I guess I will try to speak from my socioeconomic level. Ya know, I have never talk...
- Encourage your kids to expand their horizons. Join something local so they get to see more kids from your area. When my stepkids went to a private school, SS asked...
After School Activities...
Asked by A.D. from San Francisco
on February 7, 2011
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My 8 year old daughter has no desire to do any after school activities. Everything I suggest or offer, she immediately says, "no". Even things that her friends are d...
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- As the mother of 5 I want to give this thought. You can push and hope or you can lead and see what happens. For our shy child we got him going to Dog Shows and learn...
- You know her best. If she really does not want to participate or has absolutely no interest, why waste all of your time and money? Our daughter was never into sport...
- Hmmm...if she never tries, how will she know what she likes? I would give her a few choices and make her pick one and try it for a set amount of time. What do you noti...
Sibling Class Referrals Hollywood Area
Asked by S.M. from Los Angeles
on September 2, 2009
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I just learned that the hospital we plan on delivering in does not offer a sibling class. I really wanted our 3 year old daughter to take part in some formal instructi...
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- not sure if Burbank is too far, but the Burbank Adult School Parent Education program has a workshop called "Preparing your child for new baby". I can't remember the d...
- Cedars has a wonderful sibling class. When I had my last baby (now 2 years old), my older daughters then 10 yrs and 5yrs old took the class. I found out that my 10...
- Call Jana Wernor of Supported Birth (wonderful class), I think she will be able to help you out! Congratulations to your growing family! Los Angeles, CA 90034 ###...
