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Montessori or "Traditional" Pre-school?
Asked by S.F. from Denver
on September 25, 2009
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I need advice from all you elementary ed teachers out there and from Mamas with kids 3+ years old, especially if your kids are in first or second grade. My son just t...
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- My 2 cents. My 2 girls are now in a Montessori environment and my oldest who is 5 has been in this since she was 7 months old. I believe they get the "social aspect"...
- Lots of good points. I have a 2 1/2 year old little girl and have been starting to think and research some similar choices when she goes to kindergarten. She's curren...
- Choose the place where your son is happiest. At 2 1/2, I would put his emotional needs ahead of his academic career. Your son sounds like a bright, curious little boy ...
My Son Was "Suspended" from Pre-School HELP
Asked by B.K. from Bismarck
on February 3, 2007
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My four year old son is a wonderful, caring, empathetic, active listener..when he's at home. He never gets in trouble, cleans up after himself, and is so caring of ot...
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- Could it be that in a more public setting there are too many things goin on for him? Too much stimulation? My son did this too, we had other things going on with him ...
- He is at the age where behavior charts and behavior rewards when out of the home are very apportate. What you do is have the teacher give him a sticker for each time ...
- Hi B.. Yes, I would get him some help, especially if he can be helped before he enters Kindergarten. I suggest this so that from the start he is able to maintain con...
My 4 Year Old Son Tells Me His Pre-school Teacher Is Calling Him a Bad Boy
Asked by L.E. from Chicago
on September 18, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
We just moved here and I started my 4 year old at a new pre-school. Last wednesday he told me that his teacher called him a bad boy. Yesterday he didn't...
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- that would piss me off, too and you have every right to be angry! i was initially going to suggest that you talk to the director, but i guess that's not an option. i...
- Trust your gut. It will never let you down. If something doesn't feel right, it probably isn't. In my experience, 4-year-olds do not lie about stuff like that. I w...
- In my opinion the teacher calling your son a bad boy is horrible. You need to find out why she is telling your son he is a bad boy? Perhaps her teaching is different ...
Feeling Guilty About Sending My Lil One to Pre-school!!
Asked by K.B. from Seattle
on October 15, 2008
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My little boy who will be 3 in Dec. was so very excited about going to pre-school. We went shopping and he picked out his backpack, he was so excited to meet new frie...
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- Hi K.-- The same thing happened to me. My third-oldest son was excited as could be about going to preschool--until he started going. Then he would scream and scre...
- Hi, Every kid is diferent.. I had a similar experience when my daughter was almost 3 starting preschool full time.. I had another baby on the way at the time.. A good...
- Hi K., I wanted to start by saying that I HIGHLY disagree that it's a form of manipulation. Anyone who thinks that clearly doesn't understand children and how thei...
3 1/2 Year Old Having Accidents at Pre-School
Asked by A.H. from Portland
on October 6, 2011
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My 3 year old (will turn 4 in January) boy started pre-school about 3 weeks ago. He has been potty trained for a year now and we haven't really had any issues for a c...
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- *** Adding this: At this age, kids commonly still need a diaper at naps and bedtime. Physiologically. Daytime pottying and nap/bedtime, is a different thing than when...
- Have you talked with the preschool teachers? They might make an exception and help out with reminders for a little while. At least until he starts to figure out that...
- He never tells you he needs to go to the bathroom? He just holds it until you make him go? Sorry, but that is not potty trained to me. He may be "shy" to ask at sch...
Pre-School Teacher Problem/question
Asked by W.F. from Boston
on October 14, 2008
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Hi, my 4 1/2 year old daughter's teacher tells her she's a bad girl when she's "acting up", and I don't like it. We don't tell her she's a bad girl - that's she's mad...
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- umm adress that!! she isn't a bad girl her action was bad and that's awful! say something your her only advocate! i would find a new daycare/preschool
- I would definately let the teacher know how you feel.
- Hi W., You should absolutely address your concern with the teacher. The teacher may be unaware of the message she's giving to your daughter and likely other children...
Pre-K School - Wondering If Anyone Can Recommend a Good One?!
Asked by S.C. from Los Angeles
on October 14, 2008
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Hello Moms, (Earlier, forgot to mention that we are in San Gabriel area. Thank you so much for all the responses so far)
We moved earlier this year and my DD (4yr...
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- You don't mention the area you are currently living in, but if you're anywhere near Diamond Bar I can wholeheartedly recommend DBC Children's Center (near the intersec...
- I'm not sure if you would consider something in Glendale but there is a fantastic little school w/very reasonable prices, a good educational program & qualified (accre...
- Kirkwood Christian Schools in Downey has a wonderful preschool and elementary school. They are in two different locations, but both are in Downey. My son started @ 2...
Would You Put Your Child in Pre-school If They Didn't Really Want to Go??
Asked by R.H. from Dallas
on August 20, 2010
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Hello Moms,
My son is 4 yrs old and was enrolled last year in public school preschool. He used to say every single day when I dropped off his sister that he wanted ...
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- We did the same thing with my daughter, not so much for the schoolwork, because like your son, she loves to read and is so smart. We did it for the interaction and to ...
- I think that preschool is very important, especially for stay-at-home kids. Its best to get the bumps out of the road that year than kindergarden (just my opinion). ...
- I think I'm in the minority here, but I don't see why we are in such a rush to put our little ones in school. Although I do agree with, at least, one poster who sugge...
Seeking Good Affordable Pre-school near Downtown OP
Asked by C.S. from Kansas City
on April 21, 2009
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My son needs to start pre-school in the fall. He is a very bright child but unfortunately I'm not very disciplined about working with him at home so he lacks in some ...
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- if he is 4 before the fall, your school district probably has a pre-k program that is usually free. They do activities and get them prepared for Kindergarten but most...
- http://www.kckidsfun.com/preschool-directory/ This website has a pretty complete list of preschools around this area. Good luck!
- i hve heard great things about Bethany Lutheran at like 91st and Lamar. Good Luck!!
HELP Please, Experienced Moms!! Pre-School: Suggestions, Timing Etc.
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on August 3, 2008
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My son is about to turn 2 in a month and I am starting to think about pre-schools. He knows his letters, talks very well, counts etc, so I think he's right along with ...
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- Check out A.N. Pritzker on Damen by Wicker Park. They are just starting a preschool program this fall, my son will be attending. You might want to wait until the pro...
- Dear M., I don't know about the school you mentioned or if one day will make a difference when your son enters school, but I do have a friend who teaches at a prescho...
- FYI: the cut off for school entry is Sept 1 in the state of IL. So, your child will need to be 5 on Sept 1 to start kindergarten; therefore, he will start school on ...
