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Pre-school Readiness?
Asked by A.H. from Springfield
on January 14, 2008
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This site has been great for me in the past, so here I am again :-) I have a two year old. He's a bright boy and he loves "reading". More exactly, I read to him and...
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- 17 month old children learn mainly through imitation. Your son is "reading" to you because he is imitating you. This does not mean he is ready to start reading! This...
- Hi A.- I work with a guy whose wife works for Parents as Teachers. They typically come to your house to evaluate your child and let you know how he is doing developme...
- It sounds to me like you have already answered your own question. There just aren't any hard and fast rules with kids. It's really best that you work with him wher...
re:Montessori Pre-School Advice
Asked by S.A. from Pittsburgh
on November 6, 2008
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Is there anyone out there that can share their experiences with this type of schooling and give me some idea of what I can expect in the process and outcome if I sent ...
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- we did a montessori program in China for one year with my son. He liked it and is able to read and do basic math and is not in kindergarten yet. I will say however t...
- Hi S.! I had my children tested for the gifted program and had it done privately rather than in the public school. It costs about $300 and you are almost assured suc...
- My son went to a Montessori toddler program. I decided not to enroll him into the preschool. In my opinion, there are good things and some not so good things about Mon...
Charter Pre-school or Private Pre-school???
Asked by I.M. from Dallas
on February 11, 2011
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My daughter turns four in april, so i figured now is the time to go pre-school hunting. I don't think my local elementary might accept her (she doesn't fall under the ...
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- You should be able to find a two to three day a week private preschool around you. Most run about two hundred a month. They might be termed Mother's Day Out but all ar...
- my son (actually all three of my boys) went to pre school at church, they were all ready for kindergarden when the time came. they currently go to a charter school no...
- Schools are suffering as a result of the economy. I know our district has open enrollment. I pay tuition for my child to go to Pre-K because we don't qualify either....
Pre-school Anxiety
Asked by M.R. from St. Louis
on December 1, 2009
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My daughter is 2 1/2 years old and was being watched by her Grandmother since birth. Unfortunately, Grandma and I couldn't get along to where things were being said i...
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- Hi M., Give it a good 6 months. My daughter started preschool at 2.5 also and cried every day and wouldn't play when they went outside. It broke my heart. But, my ...
- Hi M.! My son started preschool at 2 years old. He did the same thing when I dropped him off. He still does sometimes. However, his teacher has told me that he does...
- Hi M., My oldest son is slow to warm up to new larger groups of people. For his first 2 years, he was one of two kids at a sitter, when he started his second babysit...
Pre-school Worries
Asked by L.P. from New York
on October 23, 2008
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Hi all. I have been posting so much lately but with the new baby coming, lots of major decisions I need to make. The last major decision on my list involves pre-scho...
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- Are there any openings to put him in the 3s now? I would look into that and enroll him in the 4s for next Sept. That way if he is ready for kindergarden it is an easie...
- If the cut off is December and your son's birthday is November, I'd go for putting him in the 4s next year. In every class, SOMEONE needs to be the youngest. There's...
- I'd put him in 4's, where he would be if you had enrolled him earlier. He may or may not be exactly 'on track' with his peer group there after starting, but kids vary...
Problems at Pre-School
Asked by T.N. from Houston
on October 4, 2012
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My daughter just turned 4 in August and is attending a Pre- School for the first time. She is having a very diificult time adjusting. She is being very disrespectful t...
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- You said it yourself, she's spoiled. She has no respect for her teachers because she wasn't taught to respect adults. You need to sit her down and tell her in a ...
- She's about my DD's age, also 4, also in preschool for the first time. I find that many times when my DD gets riled up (many 4s have quite a temper), there's someth...
- Does she get enough sleep? Over tired kids, have less patience and act out more etc. 2) Being in a school/classroom, means MORE kids around, MORE personalities, MOR...
Pre School
Asked by P.A. from Los Angeles
on June 5, 2011
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a good friend of mine is moving to Redondo Beach and is looking for a great pre-school for her three y/o..........suggestions please
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- My daughter is on the list to start soon at Southwood Preschool in Redondo Beach. It comes highly recommended from several folks I work with and several of my daughte...
- Temple Menorah Preschool is great and welcomes all families. Happy to send more information if your friend is interested! D. D. Markovic JKidLA/Concierge Services ###...
- South bay adult school is great but is co op. Good shepard in torrance is great, really close to redondo. City of redondo has great on though parks and rec.......all g...
Searching for a Pre-school
Asked by C.W. from Bloomington
on January 11, 2009
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My oldest son is three now and will be four in september. I was trying to find out about preschool and kindergarden. I have no idea how to find which public school h...
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- My son goes to St Charles preschool and we LOVE it! He only goes three mornings a week, and it's $160/month. You can find more info here: http://stcharlesbloomington.o...
- We don't live anywhere near you so I can't recommend preschools. However, in order to find out which public school your kids will go to, call the school district admi...
- I used to live in Bloomington. Great town! When my son was little we took him to Monroe County United Ministries. It is a daycare/preschool. We adored them. When ...
Too Young to Start Pre-school?
Asked by K.A. from San Francisco
on February 25, 2010
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We are expecting our second baby in July. At that time, my older daughter will be 23 months old. I have been considering enrolling her in a pre-school for a few hours ...
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- I started my daughter in pre-school last month, when she was 26 mos old. I felt it was time because she speaks very well, already knew her colors and counting to 10, ...
- I personally would not do this. This age (plus a new baby) IS exhausting but it is so VERY short! Believe me, the bonding time you have with your children before they...
- I had a similar situation, my daughter is a little shy of 22 months older than my second daughter... I think it really depends on the preschool. If it is kind of a da...
Son Having Trouble in Pre School
Asked by N.O. from Detroit
on October 3, 2008
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hello again ladies
I called my sons pre school teacher today to ask a question. I really love his teacher, she is fantastic and so nice and my son seems to love he...
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- I think you just described my son...and alot of other kids I know. My son is 3 1/2 and in pre-school and being concerned that he has ADHD is one of the farthest things...
- Hi N., You are getting some really good advice and suggestions; remember it is PRE-SCHOOL - you don't say or I missed how old David is; kids neurological systems and ...
- Hi N.. I know what you are going through. My son who is now almost 14 showed signs of inattention and hyperactivity from a very young age. I knew in my heart that s...
