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Preparing for School,1 Daughter Entering Kindergarten, 2Nd One in Full Day pre-K
Asked by L.M. from New York
on August 27, 2011
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Hi guys, a few quick questions:
1. My child has a bus pass, it says she has to have it in order to get on the bus. If you ladies have this, where do you put it so it ...
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- My kids also love PB&J & have been in nut free classrooms/camp groups. This past summer we discovered sunflower butter at Trader Joe's. It tastes exactly like peanut...
- I think I may help with some of your questions. First, with the bus pass, they make traveling ticket--in the travel section of the store and I think you can slide the...
- For labels besides Sharpies you can use Dymo labels. As far as PB, I feel your pain, my son loves PB but couldn't bring it. He would buy when there was so ething he l...
Help! Preparing for 1St Grade
Asked by N.D. from Chicago
on April 23, 2008
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Hi Moms-
I am wondering if any of you can share with me some of the things that your child learned in 1st Grade. My son has been recently recommended to skip Kinde...
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- I am a kindergarten teacher and expectations are pretty high. It's not too often you hear of skipping grades. Kindergarten is like first grade used to be. I would l...
- Hi N.- My daughter is in the 1st grade right now and they are learning how to read, adding subtracting, learning time. They are also learning about different cultures...
- My son is in first grade now and what helped him the most knowing his site words and math facts. Ask the first grade teacher for a list of site words he will need to ...
Advice on Preparing Family for Move
Asked by J.B. from New York
on September 30, 2010
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My husband just got a job in a Washington DC, about five hours from our current home (rental). My husband will move there first to start his new job and to scout a nei...
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- My advice will basically be all about packing. I love packing. For your move, I would advise that you begin to pack up everything you don't use daily. (Holiday chin...
- Your children are still a bit young to talk about moving too far in advance. I wouldnt even mention it until its a done deal. You might not find an apartment right awa...
- We just moved. Some things that helped - be upbeat and excited about the move - the kids pick up more on the vibes than the words you say. Finding out about the a...
Preparing for First Grade
Asked by J.D. from Boston
on June 16, 2009
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Hi Moms,
My son will be starting first grade in September and I'm trying to prepare for it. We home schooled for Grade K because we didn't have public K in our town...
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- Usually the schools either post a list or send home a list of supplies needed- in first grade school usually supplies what they need to use there, you will need to hav...
- Hi J.- My son is just finishing kindergarten in Springfield, MA. I have a daughter who is two years older. I have found that with regards to supplies it is best to ...
- You need to get the specific school supply list from the school. Each school and sometimes each teacher have very specific requests. Did you enroll your son already? I...
Preparing for Speech Therapy
Asked by A.P. from Orlando
on February 5, 2012
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My 3 1/2 year old finally had a speech screening (hearing eval was completed at 2 with no concerns). We were referred for an eval. Results of the eval were that he has...
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- The important thing is that you ARE getting help..... he will do just fine, and now that he is getting the therapy, you will also learn how to properly help him. Th...
- Hi A., This is not a catastrophic situation. Many, many kids need speech therapy. Two of my children needed it. My oldest was in it for just one year, and my mid...
- I know a little how you feel. My daughter was diagnosed with a lateral lisp at age 5 after having her screened on the request of her pediatrician. I was so busy with...
Preparing a 4Yr Old for Chemo
Asked by K.R. from New York
on August 25, 2008
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My 4yr old baby girl just got diagnosed with a very rare form of Sarcoma called Undifferentiated Embryonal Sarcoma.
Of course we're supposed to start chemo asap but ...
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- K., God bless you & your child, and your family for what you are facing. You sound very brave in your post. We didn't have cancer but very recently we did have ...
- Mom, Goodness I feel for you, BUT there is a reason the doctors suggest the Chemo, its because of past history with these tumors, AS you know we all learn from pas...
- I don't have lots of great advice, but I wanted to say God bless you and your little girl. Thankfully, the doctor feels good about the surgery. What a miracle that i...
Preparing to Tell Our 14Yo Autistic Child That He Is Autistic
Asked by B.R. from Pittsburgh
on January 24, 2011
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First off...GO STILLERS!!
Now most importantly, on the advice of our developmental pediatrician (she has been with us since our son was 21 months old and diagnosed...
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- I would not phrase it as "You ARE autistic" but rather, "You have had to overcome some major obstacles in life, mainly socially, because you HAVE autism. You have lear...
- Hi, B.: Have you talked to anyone in the Autism Chapter where you live about your son? What is your son dealing with that needs support? We are learning at the ...
- Good for you in being proactive! Your son has Autism, so to the best of your ability try to think like he does- literal and sequential. I would be honest with him ...
*Edit* How Long Is Too Long for "Free Play" During Playgroup?
Asked by F.O. from Los Angeles
on January 11, 2011
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LOL, I think my point is missing. People getting too technical. :o)
I understand playing is how children learn. However, she is at the "parallel" play stage so the...
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- you're only talking 10 minutes difference! What's lacking is the circle time from the one group! That said, preschool is ALL about socialization & academics are a ...
- I personally think the idea of "too much free play" is funny. Kids LEARN BY PLAYING. In fact, self-directed PLAY will always be how they learn best --for older kids p...
- I think the playing with other children is a very good educational tool. I don't think limiting playtime with other children is a great thing. Play groups are for pl...
Kindergarttn Readieness
Asked by M.T. from Cincinnati
on October 9, 2010
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My 5 year old son, has been in a private Catholic school for kindergartten since Aug, of 2010. He was in pre school for 2 years before that, the public one, and they i...
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- We had a similar problem with out daughter. She loved pre-school (all-day at a lutheran school) Then we moved her to a Catholic School for Kindergarden (we are Cathol...
- Don't fret too much. This shows that the school is concerned which is a good step because some schools don't care. they may have some suggestions to help you. I have...
- Stop fretting. The school is asking for this conference with you so you can be informed and so that they might get more insight on your child. Dont look at it like s...
Questions About Head Start to Reading.com
Asked by C.U. from Houston
on September 6, 2008
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My 4 year old daughter is in her second year of preschool, and often comes home with fliers in her take home folder. I read about one offer from Head Start to Reading...
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- I am an educator by trade, and I feel obligated to recommend you seriously consider holding your daughter back a year. The problems have NOTHING to do with whether or...
- C.: I just saw the post and figured I would add my two cents- as only we women can do!!! "Programs" can be great, kids can have fun, they can even learn things c...
- I don't think you can over prepare for Kinder these days. They really expect a lot of them from the start (already knowing all letters and letter sounds) and they hit ...
