Third Grade: Preschooler
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Homeschooling a 3 Year Old
Asked by E.B. from Miami
on April 2, 2012
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Any advice on starting a cuuriculum for my 3 year old. I'm a SAHM and our budget is slim, right now I can't afford to get him into half day preschool. The least expens...
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- Get a copy of "What Every Preschooler Should Know" from the Core Knowledge Series. See: http://www.amazon.com/What-Your-Preschooler-Needs-Know/dp/0385341989/ref=sr_...
- All I know is that this gal's website was GREAT ..... tons of great ideas on here. http://www.walkingbytheway.com/blog/?p=356 This particular page talks about what th...
- at 3 you're not even really into homeschooling yet, not in the sense of curricula and lesson plans and 'what should he know?' at 3 ALL parents should be homeschooling ...
Skipping a Grade
Asked by A. from Minneapolis
on October 19, 2010
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My son is in second grade, and he is advanced in math and reading at a 5th grade level. We are having conversations with his teacher and principal about moving him to ...
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- Ask about a gifted/talented program instead. You are right to be cautious about the social impacts of skipping a grade. Now, and for in the future (when his classmat...
- My granddaughter who is now in 1st grade was also recommended to advance classes because of her intelligence. I strongly advised my daughter against it. I went to a ...
- Have you explored "gifted and talented" programs in your school district? This would put your child in a class with other children who are the same age and grade leve...
Skipping a Grade
Asked by S.B. from Cleveland
on February 21, 2008
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I have posted on here before about my son and the situation I was having with him and school, now some new developments have brought me back to get some more informati...
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- I have no had this issue, but a friend of mine did. It was much like yours...early in their education. She chose not to put him ahead because he was already small in...
- Hi Setphanie. I'm not sure if this information will help you but it might. I had my IQ tested in first grade because the teacher thought I was very smart but had als...
- Hi S., First, congratulatons and commiserations on having such a bright little boy. Having had the same experience with my own son, my oldest, and also many years of t...
Skipping a Grade
Asked by K.B. from Kansas City
on May 6, 2009
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I am faced with the decision of letting my 7 year (1st Grade) old skip the 2nd grade. He was going to the 2nd grade for reading and math time, so he could continue to ...
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- Only you know best, but when you said you would hold him back in a heartbeat, that needs to be thought through. If you would hold him back, he may not be ready to mov...
- I was faced with a similar situation. My oldest is "too smart" for her age group so I moved her up where she would be the youngest. I had had her eval to make sure thi...
- You have sooo many responses and I am very late in my response, but I just made this decision this past fall. My son is also in 1st grade. He went to 2nd grade readi...
4 Year Old Behavior
Asked by T.G. from Chicago
on April 1, 2007
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I am wondering if any of you have experienced some of these characteristics with your 4 year old (I have a boy).
He can't stand tags in his clothing, socks are too ...
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- I have a son that will be 4 on the 8th. He is special needs and goes to HopeWall in Aurora for preschool. The clothes thing, and the bothering other kids, he does no...
- Hi T., I have a five year old girl and she recently went through what I call a "phase" regarding the socks and the long sleeves and other clothes issues and it drove ...
- Hi T., It sounds like he may be struggling with some sensory issues....the new buzz word is sensory integration disorder...both my nephews struggle with this a bit....
Is Starting 3Rd Grade Too Late to Start Attending a German School?
Asked by C.B. from Honolulu
on April 17, 2009
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Does anyone have any experience with introducing their child(ren) into the German school system starting at 3rd grade (8 years old) or older? A little German has been ...
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- I moved to Spain when my daughters were 7 & 8 years old and they totally adapted. In a few months they were speaking not only Spanish fluently but also Catalan, which...
- I believe children are amazingly adept. If your little guy is as adept academically as you say, and you already speak some German in the home, I say go for it. You kno...
- Wheeee! So much FUN! So...this is going to be in 2.5 parts. 1) I have no personal experience with the german school system. My brother however, lived in Stuttgar...
Son Skipping a Grade
Asked by M.M. from Rochester
on October 11, 2009
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My son is currently in second grade in a combined 2nd/3rd grade classroom. He is already doing all the work the 3rd graders do, usually faster than them and scores be...
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- My son was in a similar situation. I home schooled him until the third grade and then he entered a classroom of 3rdthru4th he was already ahead one year when he entere...
- I have 2 boys who are a year ahead in school. They essentially "skipped" a grade because they were educated in the UK and started school at age 4. When we came back ...
- M., If your son can interact with the older grade okay, then I would say go for it. It sounds like you are pretty sure he can handle the material. I would just keep a...
Halloween Party Games for Third Grade
Asked by K.C. from Allentown
on October 20, 2008
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Hi ladies!! Any ideas on any fun games for a third grade classroom halloween party?
Thanks!!
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- Hello K. C! I haven't really done Halloween stuff before, but I like your name...lol. Anyway, here are a few ideas: 1. Pumpkin Pass (like Hot Potato)---use a ...
- We just did this game i beleive last year for a kids group party, hope this helps. Bounce a small pumpkin from one person to another with you legs. Categories:...
- Pin the nose on the pumpkin? How about getting a rod and tying marshmallows on strings and have the kids try to put the marshmallows (or powdered donuts) into their m...
Children Being Retained in First Grade
Asked by T.D. from Dallas
on August 2, 2010
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My child is having to repeat first grade. I have struggled with this all summer. He is not ready for 2nd grade, but I worry about him being retained because of his a...
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- I got held back in first grade and I'm not sure I ever got over it. I was actually put in first grade too young the first time though - that was the problem, so it did...
- Don't worry. My neices, nephews and a family friend where all left back in thier early years. They all have thrived and flourished in their teen years. They are the mo...
- Your child will be fine. Just present it to him as getting to be a leader. He can be very helpful to the other children. If you have a positive attitude about it, so ...
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...
