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Kindergarten - September 1 Cutoff Date
The next year, she wound up repeating kindergarten and guess what? She's still a smart girl, well-adjusted and thriving in 2nd grade. ...
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- Friends of ours were able to appeal to their school to get their very bright, mid-September bday daughter enrolled in kindergarten as she was 4 going on 5. And serious...
- I have experienced this situation from both ends: my Son and oldest was a late july birthday and quite short. Altho he was reading at 5 I got pressure to hold him bac...
- I think you can pay to get her tested. But now a days a lot of people are holding their 5 year olds back. Kindergarten is not like it was when we were kids. They ar...
How Do You Help a Child Go to a New School?
Next question Should I Have My Son Repeat Kindergarten or Not. Report This. Comments optional. Share. Email ... Considering Holding Daughter in Kindergarten ...
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- I just wanted to let you know when kids switch schools every district is at a different pace, so it's extrememly easy for your kids to fall behind or get lost in the m...
- First and foremost I wouldn't make a big deal out of it because he'll sense that and get stressed just because you are stressed. I saw that with my daughter's class l...
- As a former middle school teacher, I have had many shy new students come in the middle of the school year. Because your boy is shy, a good suggestion is to try to red...
Repeating 1St Grade?
In order for me to feel comfortable sending her to kindergarten in the fall, I sent her to .... Anyone Have Experience with Having a Child Repeat 1St Grade? ...
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- My daughter was held back to help her in math but she was in what they call a half grade. She wasnt in 3rd grade and she wasnt in 4th grade either. It never bothered...
- Hi, My daughter is in 1st grade and is an advance reader thanks to a reading program that she went to when she was 4yrs old. Here is the program that she went to .......
- My daughter was struggling with reading but was good in other subjects. In the first grade she had special attention,she was passed to the second grade and struggled e...
How Do I Put a Positive Spin on the "Bonus" Year?
In fact they are totally enjoying Kindergarten now despite their other ... I think in general Id just let him go to kindergarten and then repeat that if ...
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- I know how you feel. I faced the same thing with my daughter when she reached that age. All of her friends in preschool were leaving for kindergarten, and I caved in...
- At this age, they really don't care or understand about grade levels, etc. I'm holding my November baby son back this fall for another year in kindergarten, and hones...
- hi, I just moved here from being a teacher in New Mexico where you have to be 5 by August 31st so I was surprised how late it is here. However, I think in general I'd ...
When to Go to Kindergarten - Enroll Before She's 5?
Oct 7, 2009 ... It is the most useless grade--It is basically a repeat of Kindergarten and 1st. We have been through 2nd grade with two of our kids already ...
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- As a special education teacher, I would recommend against doing this. There is a cutoff for a reason. The extra year of developing and learning will benefit her greatl...
- Our plan is to put her in young....My daughter will be 5 just 30 days after the cut off. Our sentiment is that it's not that big a difference. I'm sure that there wi...
- If you had said she was going to miss a September cut off date, I would say go for it. We did it and haven't looked back (although my son has suffered socially in scho...
Teaching Toddlers to Repeat Words and Learn New Words
Oct 5, 2009 ... Read all 7 responses: "Hi, My son used to repeat words when he was 9 months old and ... Preparing for First Day · Preparing for Kindergarten ...
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- Hi V., this is exactly like my daughter who is 19 months old. Our pediatrician suggested we join a playgroup where she can interact with other toddlers, like Mommy & ...
- Sing the new words! Add clapping or stomping feet to give rhythm to the words. My son had a bout with ear infections that was pretty serious from about 5 months to ...
- Is his hearing okay? Perhaps you might have it checked. They can do it at the pediatrician's office usually. YOu could also work with baby sign language. It actuall...
Ideas? Report Card Came Home...
Eight Year Old Needing to Repeat 2Nd Grade · 35 · How to Home School · 29 · Repeat Kindergarten or Not How to Break a Resistance to Learning ...
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- Personally - I would talk directly to his teachers and see if you can work a plan out with them to help your son. I would not totally accept his explaination.
- Hi T. - Change is hard for everyone - but speaking from experience (I'm a 1st grade teacher) you should talk to your child's teacher(s). Often times what they tell ...
- I'm a teacher, and here's my take on it...Granted I am doing this sight unseen since I don't really know you or your son: 1- He's adjusting. He has a new school a...
5 Year Old Being Bullied at School and Not Liking the Kindergarten School.
Sep 4, 2009 ... My five year old daughter just started kindergarten at a public school and ... to read all of them,so excuse me if I'm repeating something. ...
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- I just wanted to chime in. Our son's school is also not like this. We are in Fort Bend County and they are very strict on being respectful to each other and they hav...
- I'm sorry. My sister went through a similar situation with her daughter when she was in school last year. In the end, she DID end up having to homeschool her. I rea...
- I'm very sorry for how your daughter is feeling right now. I don't have a lot of advice for you, except to say that your daughter's experience sounds very typical. W...
Should I Hold My Child Back a Year Before Kindergarten?
Imagine her repeating preschool. Imagine her going on to Kindergarten. Where do you think she would be happiest? Remember, she will mature over the summer, ...
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- I have worked with Pre-K classes for more than 13 years. I can tell you from my experiences that if your child socially is ready to move to kindergarten (most girls a...
- I am a little late in responding, so I hope you will read this. I have a May birthday. I never had trouble. I was able to find the maturity and be successful. My sis...
- I feel your pain. I also have a 4 year old who turns 5 Aug 15. I am torn between holding back and sending on. I have several friends "red shirting" and several who are...
Pre-K Experience and Expectations
Not even a month has gone by and the teacher has already warned me that she might need to repeat pre-k or hold her back in Kindergarten since she isn't as ...
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- Hi E. It doesn't sound like school is much fun for your daughter and learning at this age should be fun! I know it may not be an option, but have you thought of ho...
- My advice, based upon very similar personal experience is to run, don’t walk, and get your daughter out of that environment. I thought I was doing the right thing...
- WOW! So your daughter has started her lonngggg educational experience with a not-so encouraging teacher. Maybe the teacher is encouraging, but she already has low ex...
