Bilingual Education: Child
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Getting My Kindergartener on Track
Asked by S.G. from Houston
on October 6, 2009
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My son just started school this year and to be honest this is my first rodeo. I didn't qualify to send him to Pre K at public school so I sent him to Pre K at his day...
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- Hi, I found this website online that is free and very helpful. My son has used it since he was three and I think that it works. The website is www.starfall.com . My s...
- You must stay persistent with her. Take notes on every conversation you have with her. Take dates of when you are to receive info, etc. and note the date that you ac...
- I found that by becoming a parent in the class room helped,I would help with the reading,math,etc. and just be a second or third non paid adult there to help, helped m...
Affordable Daycare in Winter Park (436 Side) or I-Drive/Sand Lake/Kirkman Area??
Asked by H.G. from Orlando
on February 19, 2007
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I need some advice with finding affordable daycare in the winter park area over towards 436. I really like Kindercare off of Goldenrod and University but can't really...
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- Check out Redeemer Lutheran on 436 and Aloma. I was going to send my son there but then decided not to go back to work yet. Aloma Methodist is also AWESOME (both my ot...
- hi H. i am not too sure if you need full time or not, but i am in a similar situation, and i too went to la petite on hoffner, and some others, and actually i reall...
- Good day H., I honestly believe that $165 for a 3yr old is outrageous. I know that finding childcare is one of the hardest things to do. I believe that the averag...
How Should I Handle Kindergarten for a Child Who Can Already Read?
Asked by K.M. from Chico
on June 15, 2011
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Hi Mamas,
My 4-year-old son has one more year of preschool. He is an active little guy and socially and emotionally fits right in with his preschool friends. Howeve...
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- I learned to read in first grade and so did my son. The teacher might have your child read to others (as a reading buddy). There are lot's of things to learn besides...
- My 4.5 year old is in basically the same boat. She is starting to read sight words and loves to "read" adn retell stories. Super advanced. We had her tested, told s...
- I do not think he would be bored, both my kids were taught to read the first year in Kindergarten, also they kept a "journal" all year long. Any more, all the classes ...
Moving to Keller and Starting Kindergarten - Questions
Asked by D.S. from Dallas
on February 16, 2011
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Hello all. My family is moving to Keller in May (not sure exactly where yet but my hubby will be working in that area) and my daughter will be starting Kindergarten i...
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- My son is a first grader at Hidden Lakes, in Keller ISD, and we haven't run into any of the issues you're concerned about. Elementary in this district is K-4, so ther...
- Oh my goodness you are definitely coming to the right place!! I grew up from pre-k thru graduation in the Keller school district. My twelve year old daughter is in t...
- Hi D., I will agree with a couple of the other moms that Keller ISD is not a bad school district. We previously lived in Highland Park (the highest ranked public scho...
Scared to Send Her to School
Asked by A.G. from Houston
on July 29, 2009
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moms, i've feel i've messed up, i've been homeschooling my daughter all her life, she is now 6 and about to start 1st grade. She knows her alphabet, reads a bit but no...
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- Relax. Most first graders can't read yet. The teacher will be working on the steps to reading in first grade. Social skills and common sense are huge, huge adva...
- She is right where she needs to be! By the end of first grade she will be fluently reading just fine. My daughter was just starting to sound out words at the start of ...
- You are right that reading is very important and something to consider. If she is close... has some sight words, and can sound out some words on her own, she may pick ...
Off Topic - but Still Wondering...
Asked by J.S. from Austin
on February 22, 2013
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I'm just stirring the pot I'm sure... however:
As I was heading out for an errand in downtown Austin, I noticed a parade of people. I was trying to figure out "hmm...
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- I don't know if you're missing something, I just disagree. Really, this land has hundreds of "native" languages. Dine (Navajo) and Cherokee are two of the most widely ...
- I couldn't agree with you more. Learn the language of the country your in before hollering about reform. Other ethinic groups have came and mastered the english.
- Hawaii's cultural and societal formation, is all from immigrants. And it goes back, since before the downfall of the Hawaiian Monarchy...when the Native Hawaiian peop...
Do You Know Someone Who's Become a Legal Citizen?
Asked by L.L. from Rochester
on December 7, 2012
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I guess I've known it for years, but haven't wanted to face it...my friends are all illegal aliens. A few of my friends' husbands have recently expressed concerns ove...
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- There's a difference in being undocumented and being here legally. I have friends who are not citizens (mostly for financial reasons) but are here on legal visas and g...
- If they entered the country illegally then there is very little chance that they will be able to become lawful permanent residents. They would have to return to their...
- If you're a resident alien the process is fairly simple. I've known a few people, including my husband, who are now US citizens. The process for an illegal alien i...
??!!Having Nanny Dilemma - Does a Dream Nanny Really Exist??!!
Asked by J.W. from Los Angeles
on March 21, 2011
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(Based on already several responses, I want to clarify that when I said "housekeeping" in this post, I am only referring to the kids' areas, which is a relatively smal...
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- My vote is for offering your wkend nanny the weekly position AND putting the kids in preschool. That way you'll have the best of both worlds....education + a clean en...
- I want to respond to the work reference aspect...LEGALLY, the only information you can disclose are: How long the person worked for you, What position/duties they held...
- If your children are happy and bonded with their nanny, then I would say, count your blessings. I would not change their nanny arrangement before they start school. ...
Best SA Public Schools or Homeschooling Questions
Asked by W.C. from San Antonio
on September 12, 2008
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I have heard many conflicting reports on what area of SA has the best schools. What school district is rated highest in the nation, and how do you find the actual info...
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- I went to Alamo Heights and even though I do not currently live there, when my daughter (who is 2) is ready for school we will be sending her there. My advice though i...
- Actually, my husband recently moved his son from Alamo Heights(where he lived with his mother) to our school district, Northside...and is much happier with teachers an...
- I went to school in Northeast ISD. I taught 7 years in SAISD. My husband works in Edgewood ISD. My kids, for now, go to Northside ISD and I have subbed in Northside...
How Many Kids Are Typically in Your Child(ren)'s Class(es) at a Public School?
Asked by K.. from Phoenix
on August 13, 2011
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I'm just curious to see what the numbers are, from different parts of the country. Hearing what the averages are here, I'm shocked & saddened.
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- I teach HS in Arizona and we are maxing out at over 40. This is an Arizona thing. Our legislature does not protect public education. I don't usually get political at a...
- My aunt has 4 kids, 3 of them in elem. school, in Utah and at the charter school there were 7-10 kids in the class, but at the public school there were 20-30.... I kno...
- I think my 2nd grader will have about 23 or so this year. My 8th grader had over 30 in each of his classes, and I teach high school and had over 30 in most of my clas...
