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Did You Send Your 5 Year Old Girl to Kindergarten?
Asked by T.R. from Cleveland
on February 3, 2008
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Hi! Now is the time, it seems, when everyone is trying to make the decision whether or not to send their soon to be 5 year old to kindergarten. I am having the same ...
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- T., My daughter was actually 4 for when she started kindergarden. She turned 5, five days later. she really wanted to go to school. My son however would have been j...
- From the sound of things she is ready to go on to Kindergarten. My granddaughter started kindergarten at five and a half and was reading so well she was promoted to f...
- Hi, I went to school as a June 5 year old and graduated valedictorian. It sure didn't hurt me LOL. BUT, the research is definitely on the waiting side (there are al...
Lunch Sack Ideas for Our Daughter Entering Kindergarten
Asked by L.W. from Los Angeles
on August 18, 2009
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Our daughter will be entering Kindergarten in September. My husband and I both work full time and she has been in day care since she was 4 months old but other than b...
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- Peanut butter with celery or apple is a good healthy snack for your 5 year old. Cheese and crackers as well. Does she like yougurt? That too can be healthy. All th...
- Here are a few sites that you may find useful: http://cookusinterruptus.com/ (has a lunchbox section in their menu page) http://www.superbabyfood.com/ (great toddler...
- This is from an article in my local newspaper: •Have the children participate in preparing the lunch. "It will teach them skills in the kitchen and they will have...
First Day of School Is Approaching - KINDERGARTEN
Asked by L.B. from Lima
on July 31, 2009
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Hi Moms! My firstborn is ready to start kindergarten in less than a month - and I'm already FREAKING out and overwhelmed with anxiety!
How in the world do moms do th...
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- So, when my son started last year in Kindergarten for whole days, I was so worried. He is my only child, I work night shift so I spend just about every single day with...
- I know it's very hard especially if they cry and beleive me one starts then they all do. But do not takle them home. BIG MISTAKE. I told our son it's part of growing u...
- Well i suppose it's a little late for my advice now, but if there are any summer camps he could go to for a few hrs a day you might get accustomed to him not being the...
Kindergarten Teachers & Mamas: Seeking Pre-K in FW, Arl, NRH, Hurst or Nearby
Asked by L.M. from Dallas
on January 18, 2012
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Hi Folks,
Looking for a good 3-5 day/wk Pre-K that is known for preparing kids well for kindergarten. Would love for it to be Christian based. Was thinking the Kinder...
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- Fellowship Academy has a preschool. They are a Christian school and they have a 3, 4 or 5 day preschool. They are renting space from Lake Arlington Baptist Church wh...
- My kids went here and it was WONDERFUL! I would totally recommend them. http://fumcdayschool.org/wordpress/ Hope this helps!
- My 3 1/2 year old son goes to All Saints Christian Learning Center in Arlington. He started there at 2 and it has been a blessing. He is more than prepared for Kinde...
Will My Daughter Be Behind in Kindergarten If She Doesn't Go to VPK?
Asked by M.A. from Fort Myers
on February 16, 2010
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I'm thinking of not sending my daughter to Pre-K next year. I figure she has a lifetime of school and all that goes with it. It also seems to me they have an awful l...
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- There is something to be said about preschool preparing children for the school setting - they learn to sit in a classroom, raise their hands, take turns, participate ...
- What area are you in? I was on the fence about Pre K - VPK as well - and at the last minute decided that we should go forward with it so that she wouldn't be behind. W...
- I believe it is very important for your child. Kids now a days are expected to already know how to read and write before entering kindergarten. If shes not prepared sh...
Looking for Insight on Full-day Kindergarten - from Parents and Teachers
Asked by E.R. from Austin
on February 14, 2011
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Hi Ladies,
My son is supposed to be entering kindergarten in Septmeber and here in Texas it is full-day - so about 7 hours long. I am really concerned about the leng...
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- I've read that full day is much better for a child re: learning. I have my girls in 1/2 day preschool and although it is a great school... when you break up the day i...
- If your a stay at home mom and not working and there is no need to have him in all day. I say, 1/2 day is just as great. In some schools the diff with all day is tha...
- I think it really depends on your child and your family dynamic. IMO, full day is much too long. Last year my youngest son went to K in the morning and then after l...
How Are You Preparing Your Kindergartener?
Asked by H.S. from Cincinnati
on June 28, 2010
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We're already a month into summer, and with less that 2 months left before the first day of school, I wanted to see what moms are doing to get their children ready for...
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- Read to her. Otherwise, take her to the pool : )
- I regret not doing more last summer before KG started... My son struggled and still is. Every child is different. I guess I didn't know what was going to be expecte...
- Let them be a kid and enjoy the summer. Too many parents push kids way more than they need too. They'll have plenty of time to learn during school. If there's a rain...
Should I Hold My Child Back a Year Before Kindergarten?
Asked by S.G. from San Antonio
on May 24, 2008
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My daughter has a late birthday, end of May. She's above average academically. Her preschool teacher said she has no concerns at this time, but advised me that I sho...
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- I have worked with Pre-K classes for more than 13 years. I can tell you from my experiences that if your child socially is ready to move to kindergarten (most girls a...
- I am a little late in responding, so I hope you will read this. I have a May birthday. I never had trouble. I was able to find the maturity and be successful. My sis...
- I feel your pain. I also have a 4 year old who turns 5 Aug 15. I am torn between holding back and sending on. I have several friends "red shirting" and several who are...
Concerned My Son Won't Be Emotionally Ready for Kindergarten (Anxiety Issues)
Asked by M.B. from Colorado Springs
on March 9, 2011
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My son will be 5.5 yrs old when Kindergarten starts. I am so worried about how it will go. We tried preschool when he was 4, and it started out ok, but escalated to ...
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- usually I recommend waiting for boys...but your son will be 5.5 & I think you would just be "delaying the inevitable" as you said. My concern is that you have now...
- If he is already academically ready, he is going to be seriously bored in kindergarten at 6.5 years old. And having a bored, disillusioned student can be just as chal...
- Well I can certainly understand the swimming thing! That would be scary! But I suggest getting parents as teachers out to your house asap and talk to them about it. ...
Christmas Gift for Kindergarten Teacher
Asked by K.B. from Yuma
on December 4, 2008
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Hey moms,
I have seen this question before at one point, so I'm sorry for the repeat. I was thinking of getting my son's teacher a gift card for Christmas. I know...
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- Yes, I am a former teacher and a gift card to a supply store is a great idea. Even a gift card to an office supply store, a restaurant or Target! Another idea that I...
- As a teacher I liked getting gift cards to teacher supply stores. I have colleagues who didn't like that as much because they felt like the gift was for the classroom...
- Hello K., As a kindergarten teacher, I think that would be a FABULOUS idea. I find myself constantly going to some teacher store for things that I need for the class...
