Third Grade
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Considering Having 10 Year Old Daughter Repeat 5Th Grade Next Year
Asked by C.W. from San Diego
on April 14, 2009
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My daughter's teacher suggested we hold my 10 year old back next year to repeat fifth grade. She has a lot of problems with Math. She is also the youngest in her cla...
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- Hi, I don't feel that your 10yr. old needs to repeat the whole grade. Do some research and hire a tutor for her a couple of hours, 2-3 days a week. My son is in Highsc...
- I'd put in a vote for holding her back. I have taught middle school and it really does matter if she doesn't know her basic math and what seems like minor spelling and...
- Hi C., I was a teacher for 17 years and I know how challenging this decision is for you. However, I also know how hard 6th grade is. I have watched students come in...
What Do I Tell 3Rd Grade Daughter About Not Being Invited to Slumber Party?
Asked by J.R. from San Antonio
on December 30, 2010
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My husband told her it was my fault she was not invited because when the mom asked me about slumber parties, I said I would pick her up at 9 or 10 and not let her stay...
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- This sort of thing can bother you even in adult years. Bottom line--every person is not going to be invited to every thing. Third grade is old enough to understand t...
- What is with this other mom? You don't not invite a child just because they can't stay all night, I don't understand what the issue is. Would it be possible for you ...
- My motto is, "Prepare the child for the path, not the path for the child." Teach her that she will not always be invited to every party and that's okay. Always remin...
How Do We Decide Whether or Not to Have a Third Child?!
Asked by K.L. from Washington DC
on May 2, 2008
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I don't know if this is a question anyone can answer, but I guess I just would like some opinions! My husband and I currently have two girls. One is 6 and is in firs...
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- Well from my personnel experience I wanted another baby but my husband didn't. He would have said it was ok if I had really pushed a little harder but I didn't. Later ...
- Hi K., There are so many children out there that need a parent. Call the Court in your city and see if they have a CASA program. (Court Appointed Special Advocat...
- I say go for it! And regarding what someone said about not being able to volunteer at your kids school and go on field trips, that doesn't have to be the case. I have...
Having a Third Child
Asked by G.P. from Miami
on February 19, 2008
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We can't decide whether to have a third child or not. I have two beautiful boys ages 5 and 2. I homeschool and love being with them. I want to make sure I have plenty ...
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- I have four children and homeschool the oldest three. They are in 2nd, pre-k 5 and pre-k 3. My oldest two 7 and 5, bicker quite a bit, but nothing major. My third (3) ...
- Hi Giselle, I have 3 children ages 8, 5, and the baby is just a couple days from 19 months. My first born was 2 1/2 when my second daughter was born. My daughters...
- I grew up in a family of 3 and now I have 3 of my own. Yes it is crazy juggling everyone's needs but isn't it like that with one, or two, or ten for that matter? I t...
Fourth Grade Reading Comprehension Help
Asked by K.C. from Dallas
on December 17, 2010
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My daughter is in Fourth grade and loves school. She is really struggling in Reading this year. She does great in English and spelling but has a hard time with readi...
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- I had the same concerns with my daughter. She is in 5th grade now, and there is a big difference in her reading. In 4th she struggled with reading. As a teacher I ...
- You got some really great advice. When I taught 4th, we had a method that they draw a picture of what happened in the chapter they read and they put Mrs. Frizzell in ...
- You don't really have to buy anything- just use books that you have at home. You can read a chapter together- or have her read it by herself- and then ask her questio...
Seeking Help from First Grade Bullies
Asked by E.S. from Pittsburgh
on September 4, 2008
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My grandaughter is six years old and just started in the first grade. She already has a little girl who is physically bigger than her bullying her. I want my grandau...
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- You may want to enroll her in a self-defense class. It's a shame that kids are like this, unfortunately, we can't always rely on our school system to make sure this b...
- I was bullied in school, but never told my mom about it. I was afraid that I would be bullied even more if I told. So, good for your granddaughter for saying somet...
- Your school should have NO-Bully policies in place. Check to see where they can help. and enforce them.
To Have a Third or not...looking for Advice.
Asked by C.S. from Chicago
on September 8, 2009
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My husband and I have always talked about having a third child, but we seem to have never been on the same page at the same time. He wants to, I don't and then visa-v...
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- Have you EVER heard of anyone who regretted having all of their children? Of course not. But I have heard many times of people who wished they'd had more kids. ...
- I had a 3year and 2 year old kids. I wanted a 3rd, but my husband didn't (at this time MAYBE in the future) I guess God decided we were to have a 3rd because I ended u...
- I have three and we finally got down to not looking at money, but looking at if you are ready for staying up to hug a baby while it cries, feed, change, challenges of ...
Are We the Only Ones Going Through the 1St Grade Nightmare?
Asked by P.K. from Houston
on March 5, 2008
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My son hates the 1st grade. He is bored and he says the kids are mean to him. No one wants to play with him and every day is a bad day. I've talked to his teacher and ...
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- Maybe it's the teacher or some of the kids (not that all teachers and classmates are bad) sometimes people just clash for no reason. Before you pull your hair out and...
- Sounds like your son is bored....have you had him evaluated? He might very well be socially advanced. Try talking to your schools councilor. By no means am I suggestin...
- If he's got scouts & soccer AND doing fine in the neighborhood that's plenty of positive interaction. Why not homeschool? My son had lots of other activites that h...
What Made You Decide to Have a Third Child?
Asked by J.H. from Seattle
on July 14, 2008
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I am a mother of 2 daughters and am contemplating adding a third and final child to our family. We would be extremely happy to welcome another child into our life. I k...
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- Three is over the top! I had a 6 year old and a 2 and a half year old when my third son was born. I have to say that my work load and stress grew exponentially when my...
- I've got three (now grownJ) children, and if I recall, it wasn't much of a stretch to think that another child would be wonderful. I think I said to my husband -- "we...
- Hi J., Ultimately it is you and your husband's decision, you cannot base your decision on what others think, as long as you think that you can handle a third child ...
Credit by Exam 1St Grade Testing
Asked by G.B. from Houston
on June 10, 2009
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I homeschooled for kindergarten because my daughter missed the Sept. cutoff by a few days. We are going to have her tested to see if she can just go to 1st grade. Ha...
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- You don't say about the maturity level of your child, but I have a few reservations about why you would want to push her along in school. As my mom (an educator for o...
- G., I did something similar with my second son (Sept 29) birthday. He was reading at 3yo, and I didn't want him to "waste" a year because of a cutoff date. He's 11 now...
- I am a first grade teacher in a Texas public school and in all my 20 yrs have only had one child that successfully skipped kindergarten and enrolled in first a year yo...
