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Is It Ok That He Is in the Lower Reading Class?
Asked by M.!. from Columbus
on March 4, 2011
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My son just took his readiness test for Kinder and did not do well with letter recognition. I have been freaking out about it since. MY wonderful husband says I am ...
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- You can work with him if you like, but DON'T push him! It really is ok if he's in a lower class. A lot of the research is showing that boys just aren't ready to learn ...
- Chill mama! I like you found school to be easy. Learning to read was no problem and I recall breezing through elementary school. My daughter is like me - but my son...
- First of all, don't stress your son out. Things will be dead in the water from day one if you put pressure on him about his reading skills. Second, he may be jus...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 Opinions on Plano After-School Programs for Kindergarten
Asked by S. from Dallas
on July 12, 2008
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I have a set of 5 yr old twin girls who will start kindergarten in the fall. I am a working mom, and I am trying to decide whether to hire a nanny to care for the gir...
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- My 11 yr old boy has been in the PISD after school program for 5 years. My upcoming kindergartener will be starting the program in Aug. I have already inquired as to...
- I substitute teach at an elementary school which has the PASAR program in place. The children seem to love it. When school if out, they gather in the gym in orga...
- Check out Creme de la Creme in Plano. It's a very good day care and private kindergarden. I know you said you are not comfortable with anyone picking up the kids from ...
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...
