Preparing for Kindergarten
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Full Day Kindergarten?
Asked by T.L. from Stockton
on July 13, 2007
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Hi,
My 5 year old will be starting kindergarten and I was just advised by her school that this year they will be having kindergarten from 830a-230p. This seems like a...
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- T., It can be a challenge but it is very doable. My oldest, who is now going in to 2nd grade went to all day kindergarten and loved it. He had stopped taking naps...
- Our school does K from 8:30 to 2:30 as well. My oldest son (he is now 10) was pretty tired for the first two weeks, he adjusted quite well to the schedule after that. ...
- I think you could try letting her stay up, instead of giving her the regular nap, and see how she does. You can always give her a nap when she gets home from school. M...
Best Way to Prepare My 4 Year Old for Kindergarten?
Asked by K.A. from Dallas
on December 21, 2007
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Ok, Yes, I am a teacher, so you'd think I'd know this, right? Well, it's totally different when it's my own child! Teaching 1st grade, I get the kids AFTER they can ...
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- In addition to the Leap Frog DVD, they have a toy from Leap Frog called the Fridge Phonics. It has magnetic letters and an electronic case that you put them into and ...
- The Leap Frog video is GREAT! My youngest recoginized ALL the letters and knew their sounds before he was 2 yrs old. He learned them from this video, I bought it for...
- I have a Day Care and teach every day. I have a small chaulk board and we do the letters over and over. Name then sounds. Numbers. We can erase and do it over. Correc...
What Should Child Know Before Starting Kindergarten?
Asked by T.M. from Dallas
on May 3, 2010
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Let me just start by saying that I was not a good student. I had terrible study / homework habits until college and want to make sure that my child does not. What sh...
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- Read to him as much as possible! He won't be able to read yet, but he will begin to recognize the shapes of the letters, and plus, it's just good for kids to enjoy rea...
- Some of the things my 4 year old daughter is learning in preschool: Recognizing uppercase & lowercase letters Recognizing numbers Counting Reciting alphabet Wri...
- Hi T., Im going to add to what the lady below me said. My daughter is just finishing Pre K and getting ready to go into kindergarden when the new school year starts......
Need Help with Daughter in Kindergarten
Asked by T.A. from Dallas
on January 27, 2012
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My 6years is having a hard time picking up things in kindergarten according to her teacher and am getting worried. My oldest daughter didn't have this issue so I don't...
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- I would talk to your pediatrician about your concerns. They may be able to figure out what's going on. I would consider things like too little sleep, poor morning nutr...
- Have you had an in depth conference with her teacher? Has her teacher documented anything she thinks could point to a learning disability? You can and perhaps should h...
- Academically? Socially? Kindergarten is the great leveling grade. Some kids come in knowing a LOT, others, very little (academically and socially). They tend to ...
Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Asked by M.G. from Philadelphia
on March 21, 2011
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My son will be starting Kindergarten in the Fall and I think my husband and I are both freaking out a little bit. My son is very bright but he shows no interest in le...
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- Hi, M.: Isn't that what kindergarten is for, learning the discipline of education? Enjoy your son and his activities. Good luck. D.
- I have found with my daughter that kids have the ability to multi-task. I read a book on weather at the library while she danced around and when I tried to repeat som...
- My son was the opposite. Academically, he was far ahead. He knew his letters, colors, shapes, etc. He taught himself to read as well as any 2nd grade student. He w...
Anyone Out There EXCITED About Kindergarten?
Asked by A.H. from San Francisco
on August 13, 2011
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In the last month or so have seen so many posts about Moms being blue about their child is going to Kindergarten.
I admit it. I'm EXCITED! (Is there something wro...
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- YES, and I am excited about school starting for my older one next week! Cannot wait for mornings when the door clothes behind everyone and I know that they are occupi...
- All I can say is "AMEN for Kindergarten!!!"
- Yes, yes, yes..we are all excited in our home, for all of the reasons you listed and because I am a teacher, and my son will be starting at my school. I'll get to see...
"Waiting to Enter Kindergarten"
Asked by C.L. from Chicago
on February 27, 2008
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My husband and I have a 4 1/2 year old daughter. She has a mid-summer birthday. We've made the decision to have her enter Kindergarten next year (2009). She is in a...
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- Hi there- I am hearing about this quite a bit and it frankly has me very concerned and frustrated. Many parents are deciding to have their child wait to enter Kind...
- Hi C. I found myself with the same issue my son will be five this year also I kept thiknig maybe he would not be ready either. But this year in pre-k has been a stru...
- If she does not have a diagnosed delay (where an extra year for tutoring is needed), it is your responsibility to send her on her way. Holding her back is just slowin...
Kindergarten, to Go or Not to Go.
Asked by S.H. from Dallas
on April 15, 2010
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Hello, kindergarten registration is upon us and debating what to do. The dilemma, son is 5 (turned 5 in Dec) so he is within the age req; has participated in 2 yrs of ...
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- If your family has the time and financial ability to do lots of traveling, keep your son out of school and take advantage of this last opportunity. Once he is enroll...
- if he does not go to Kindergartin would he ramain in preschool? I would send him to Kindergartin if he is old enough to go. This is just my opinion though. My son i...
- I would send him. Learning better writing, sitting and listening skills is all part of Kindergarten. If there is a problem with him being disruptive, then the sch...
Help in Preparing My Daughter for Kindergarten
Asked by W.S. from Chicago
on May 7, 2008
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Moms,
I want to do what I can to prepare my 4 yr old for Kindergarten this Fall.
Her pre-school teachers have expressed concern because she is not totally up to ...
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- I teach second grade but I have taught kindergarten in the past. My suggestion would be to go to the dollar tree and pick up a few workbooks that are leveled either K...
- Hi W.~ I agree with another poster--I too suggest picking up some workbooks that are designed for her age. I pick them up regularly for my son, who will also begin ki...
- If she uses the computer at all, try www.starfall.com. It is a great educational website. I used to buy pads of paper that had lines on it or use just plain white pape...
Daughter Starting Kindergarten
Asked by J.C. from Tuscaloosa
on May 18, 2007
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My 5 year old starts kindergarten in the fall at a private school. There are several things I am concerned about. They have to wear uniforms, but she is very fashion c...
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- My daughter is nowhere near kindergarten, but I thought I would offer one suggestion as far as the uniforms. Tell her that when she gets home from school, she can pic...
- My son also starts private pre-k in the fall. My son was against going after the open house as well. Luckily his cousin is starting the 1st grade there at the same t...
- J. - you are preaching to the choir on this one. I have the princess of all princesses and we are just finishing our kindergarten year at a private school where she w...
