After School Programs
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Swimming Class for Preschooler?
Asked by D.K. from Dallas
on August 29, 2011
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Good morning dear mommies,
Anyone out there know a good swimming class for a 3 year old? Is this too young/old to start? :) ..
Do I need to prepare him in any way...
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- I think 3 is the perfect age to start, and I really like Emler's program. Both of my children take lessons at Emler's. I started my oldest a few months before he tur...
- I took my niece to plano rec center. I took the mommy and me class and they taught her pool safety. She learned how to go underwater. She used a life vest part of t...
- Three is not too young. I've had my 4 yr old in swim lessons since she was six months old. She is a extremely strong swimmer. We have been at Emler for the last three ...
In School, Is It Better to Be the Older Kid in the Class?
Asked by A.Q. from Phoenix
on July 21, 2009
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Here is my dilema; my daughter misses the school age cut-off by about a week. When she had completed Preschool, her teacher thought that she was ready for Kindergarte...
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- I, too, put my son in a charter school last year for that exact same reason. We ended up pulling him out at Christmas break, as we felt he was just not ready for the ...
- My son started kingergarten at 4 1/2 (after taking the district placement exam...he had to score at 5 years 6 months in all ability levels to be accepted early). It...
- I have talked to lots of people about this same thing. The Dr. said he never recomends putting kids up a grade. If she has to relearn stuff right now it's ok. I wou...
Seeking Karate Class for Preschoolers
Asked by L.W. from Dallas
on April 4, 2008
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I would like to register my preschool age boys in a karate class this summer. Can anyone recommend a karate studio? It is important to me that the instructors at the...
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- Hi L. I have two girls and they quit gymnastics last summer to give it a try to Karate(kenpo) and they never went back to gymnastics!!they love their karate instructo...
- My son is 12 and has attended the same school since Kindergarten. They start kids at about 3 1/2. Our school is the Carrollton Black Belt Academy also known as Carrol...
- Here's one for Richardson (75 and Campbell. Sun Lee Texas tae Kwon Do http://txtkd.com/. Matser Jason is great with the kids! My 6 1/2 yr old has been going for a year...
Looking for Pre-K Program
Asked by G.H. from Columbus
on September 22, 2008
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Can anyone recommend a good Pre-K program? I'm in the Hilliard/Dublin area but I'm open to suggestions in outer areas as well. Thank you!
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- G.- Both are girls have attended Little Shepherd's Preschool and Pre-k Program. I love the program and my oldest was more then ready for school. The director is S...
- Hi G.! I am in agreement that the Hilliard Goddard Schools are good. We had our oldest there for a couple of years (the Cosgray building). Bill and Kim Eagle, as ...
- I had lived in the Hilliard area temporarily (about 9 mos) until we sold our house out of state and were able to buy here. While living in Hilliard, we took our kids ...
When Do I Call It Quits? Tumbling Class...
Asked by C.B. from Kansas City
on April 17, 2010
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My son is enrolled in a 12-session (1 session per week), $120 tumbling class. we have gone now 4 times. each time I had hoped would get easier. well it's not. he still...
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- I would recommend that you stick with it. I am doing a music class with my daughter. Though she is quite a bit younger than your son (2.5 now), we started at 9 months ...
- I am not sure if this is a park district type class but when we took our twins to a tumbling class at the park district. The teachers said that it's meant to be fun . ...
- Kids are not allowed to sign contracts for a good reason. This is a common problem – parents really want to provide opportunities for their kids and sign them up for...
Livid About Dance Class!!
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on May 21, 2011
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I signed my 9-year old up for a dance class this last fall. She really liked it so I kept her signed up. I watched a bunch of the classes, but since none of the moms s...
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- I love the place where my girls take dance- they don't even do costumes- it's very laid back and meant to be FUN! They get to dress up in whatever they want if they ch...
- Just say, you need to hurry up and get someone else to teach them or reschedule the recital! Cause if you dont, these girls will be embarrised!
- she is nine. chill. i realize your dd is nervous - but you need to dial it back so asnot to spill your anxiety over to her. she needs to hear you speak this truth i...
Seeking Teacher Alternative Certification Program
Asked by M.B. from Dallas
on February 23, 2007
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I am strongly set on obtaining my alternative certification to teach. I do not want to go through Texas Teaching Fellows b/c of the limited ISDs. I have heard good thi...
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- My cousin is pretty happy with http://www.act-dallas.com/ you should check them out.
- Hi Tameko, I am in a simular situation. I graduated from UTD with a teaching degree but because I cannot afford to put my children in daycare while I student taught...
- Hello Tameko, I am currently enrolled in the teacher certification program at the University of Texas at Dallas(UTD). It is in Richardson. The program is very reputab...
Looking for a Fabulous PK5 Program in Dallas
Asked by J.B. from Dallas
on October 30, 2008
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I am looking for a fabulous PK5 & up school. My son is currently in a good church program, however, they are not known for their academics. My wish list is that I fi...
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- If you want great (and I only know the one's in Dallas - but they are great) - I would look at Lamplighter, St Marks & Greenhill. There's also Episcopal School of Dal...
- Hello J., Holy Covenant ECDP (Early Childhood Dev. Program) in Carrollton off of Peters Colony and Josey is an awesome school. This year they are celebrating their 3...
- Look into Coram Deo Academy. They have several campuses, some have PK, some don't. I taught 5th grade there for a few years and only left to be a SAHM. They are Chr...
Spanish Immersion Program in Bedford, Texas
Asked by A.L. from Dallas
on August 19, 2009
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Hi! What are the pro's and con's of Bedford's Spanish Program? When are the students chosen and what is the selection process? If a child is more advanced or falling ...
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- I have read alot about the program and considered it for my child also. But, it wasn't clear what the the long-term benefit of this program is for my child? I don't th...
- Hi A., see if you can open the link below. This is from another posting that a mother asked on Mamasource. We enrolled our first grade daughter in Bedford's program ...
- Hello A., My daughter will be starting Kindergarten next week, and is going to take part in SIP through the FWISD. This will be her first year in a school, as she is...
Pre-K Program in Little Elm
Asked by J.M. from Dallas
on April 1, 2010
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I'm looking for a Pre-k Program for my 4 year old. It seems like there are not many that fit my needs, since I don't want her in daycare all day. Just in need for a tw...
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- We live in Little Elm & my 4 year old son attends Apple Creek Private Preschool in Frisco. We love it there. This is his second year. They have morning & afternoon ...
- When we lived in Little Elm I was looking for a program for my daughter. I found the Prosper United Methodist Preschool. We love the program! My daughter has gone ther...
- My daughter goes to Kids R Kids in Frisco, but granted it is right on the border of Frisco and Little Elm. They are located on Main Street in Frisco, they are located...
