After School Programs
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Help with School
Asked by J.H. from Lafayette
on May 2, 2007
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I am not sure what to do my son is almost 10. He is very smart and is having trouble in school being organized. He is currently in advanced classes, and it not doing t...
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- Definately get him organized. It may be just a case of forgetfulness. Plus, learning organization skills now will really help him later in life. I agree that there is ...
- Oh my goodness!! When I read your problem, it makes me think about my child and school. He is not in advanced classes but i feel like he doesnt get the help he needs a...
- Do not pull him out. I have dealt with this since my son was in 3rd grade and he is now in 7th grade. It is truly exhausting. We ended up getting help through Learn...
My Kids Will Always Be the Oldest in Their Class.....
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on December 5, 2010
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Hi Moms,
My kids will always be the oldest in their class as their birthdays are right after the cut-off date to enroll. My daughter (who was 5 in Sept) is in pres...
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- One of my daughter's birthday is early in the school year, too. She was very advanced through middle school in most subjects, but about eighth grade began to struggle...
- My friends daughter is older too. she went to a private Christian preschool and in that school they taught reading and all other things. It was not a play school. Th...
- She'll be 6 in kindergarten then? I'd try to get her into Kindergarten this year. I homeschool so I haven't had to worry about this. I have two of mine with October...
Gifted Program
Asked by M.B. from Miami
on August 1, 2007
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Hi There!
I´m looking for a elementary school with full time gifted program in Miami Dade, so I hope somebody can help me.
Thanks in advance,
Mafe
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- ###-###-#### this is the ph # for the Miami Dade County Public Schools for the most part you 'have' to go to your neighborhood school there are magnet schools and...
- Hello M. , My son attends a Charter School . Which I love the teachers are great ( Mater Academy Charter School ) as far as a Full time gifted program in MIami Dade...
- I know of two schools that have it, Coral Gables Elementary School and John I. Smith Elementary school in Doral. I am sure there are more, these are just the places I ...
ISR Program
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on April 7, 2009
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Has anyone sent their kid/kids to the ISR program (infant safety rescue). I want to sign my kids up but am nervous for myself & them.
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- I heard good things about ISR, I been wanting to do something like this but haven't found such programs, would you be willing to share where they have these programs, ...
- Why would you be nervous?
- First, I want to say it's a great thing you're looking into this! I used to teach a similar program for children and infants (It's wasn't ISR, but we taught basically ...
Youngest Child in Class Getting Picked On
Asked by M.D. from Lawrence
on January 11, 2011
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Hi, my daughter is 3 1/2 and attends a mulitage preschool (3-5 year olds) at our church. There is one 5 year old girl she really likes and tries to emulate. Lately I'v...
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- I actually think your 3yo has a brilliant idea. Invite the other girl over to play-- sometimes pulling kids away from the school situation so they can spend time toget...
- I don't think you're overreacting at all. No one wants to see their sweet babies being picked on or treated meanly. I think it is a good idea to put her in a preschool...
- Well that is what can happen... in multi age groups. 5 year olds, are very different developmentally. BUT, many older kids... are also very empathetic with younger ...
Private School vs Public School
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on May 12, 2011
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Here is my dilemma ladies. My oldest son is 4 1/2 and in a private Pre K class now, we love the school and the teachers. He will turn 5 at the end of August and we are...
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- I would talk with your husband about his fears....maybe it's a financial thing he's worried about instead of "being sheltered and normal"......this is sooo not the cas...
- I don't really understand how sending a child to a private school makes them sheltered. My two oldest went to private school and sheltered would be the last thing tha...
- Most public schools offer before & after-school care. Ours does, the YMCA is the enttity that actually offers the childcare, but it is AT her school. I went to pri...
Dance Class- 3-Yr-old
Asked by M.B. from Phoenix
on July 30, 2011
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I am looking for a dance class for a 3-year-old in the Mesa/Chandler/Tempe general areas (we live on Alma School b/w Elliot and Guadalupe, but I'm flexible.) I want s...
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- The city of Chandler has a great program. It is very inexpensive. The shoes cost more then classes. We have taken from Mrs. Dianna and Mrs. Lindsey. They are both very...
- I am sorry I do not know about your area's dance studios, but I do know a little about the process. City classes are the perfect way to start! You can see if your Swe...
- www.gilbertreacreation.com is a wonderful Parks and Recreation program. My children have gone for many classes including dance and the teachers are great and they had...
Have You Ever Requested Your Child to Be in the Same Class with His/her Friend??
Asked by A.F. from Dallas
on August 10, 2010
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Hi Moms,
So I have the sweetest most shy little girl entering 3rd grade this year and we are all very excited. She attends a great school with great teachers but sh...
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- Yes, I just did this for the exact same reasons. My daughter is very shy and became very close with a girl in her preschool class. We even became very close with her...
- Yes, go for it ask. I know parents that have done it because their kids were new to the school and they wanted them to stay together one more year. It was honored. ...
- Most schools set up their class lists in the Spring of the previous school year. This is done so that the teachers have input on who works well together or who should...
After School Bully
Asked by S.S. from Houston
on May 8, 2007
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My nine daughter is have a problem with a after school bully.On the walk home this other little girl and her sidekicks have a need hit and kick her. I have talked to t...
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- If your daughter can ride her bike to and from school, it may be enough just to avoid the girls. I would also contact the school again just to ensure that they were a...
- My mother told me when I was little that I had the right to take up for myself. Even if that meant getting physical. she said that as long as I didnt start it she woul...
- I have to agree with some of the other Moms that you should find her a good self-defense class. I was picked on in middle school by a group of girls. Luckily it was ...
Bully Program
Asked by L.W. from Detroit
on October 19, 2010
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Mama's I would like to start a bully program in my daughters school. I have been in contact with a numerous of programs in our area and the price to have them come int...
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- Look into this: "Have You Filled a Bucket Today?" A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids," by Carol McCloud. This was a big hit at my friends kids school. Each kid ...
- I've seen literature including posters (the kind you hang on the wall) available and inexpensive. I think it was from the Peace Institute but I'm not sure. Look on t...
- My daughter's school is doing "Bully Bites." Check out the website: www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov
