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What Type of Pre School Activities Are Most of Your Children Participating In?
Asked by R.M. from Tyler
on February 4, 2008
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I am a Kindergarten teacher and my co workers and I some time wonder what type of programs are being used to prepare the children for Kindergarten. Any infomation wou...
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- Well as a SAHMommy and only have one income I take the my two dd's to Story time at the Library. I read to them about 3 or 4 nooks a day. I use flash cards to learn nu...
- I agree with the other moms about the middle class being left behind. We are a one income family (I'm a SAHM) with my husband making OK money. That being said, we ha...
- I am a stay at home mom of a 15 year old and a 2 year old. While my son is at school my daughter and I read books, color, review flash cards, sing. The flash cards we ...
Getting a Head Start in Teaching Her
Asked by C.S. from Boston
on April 14, 2007
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my daughter is very very bright. She is only 3 1/2, but she already recognizes all the letters of the alphabet and knows how to spell her name(Karina), and a few other...
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- Karina sounds very bright! Have you started chapter books with her? Charlotte's Web, and Beverly Cleary's mouse books (Runaway Ralph and The Mouse & the Motorcycle) ...
- Hi C.! It sounds like you are doing an amazing job with Karina! My son is going to be 3 years old in a couple of weeks. And like Karina, he knows and recognizes a...
- You're already doing everything right!!!! Encourage imaginative play, expose her to more books/music, and allow her to explore the world around her. It sounds as if ...
Am I Expecting Too Much of My 4 Year Old Son?
Asked by E.C. from Miami
on October 11, 2006
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My son Robert is 4 years old. He shows interest in learning to write his letters and numbers and he loves to paint! BUT...... once he starts any of that, all he does...
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- My daughter excelled in learning her letters after I bought her a chalboard/easel. I don't know what it was about the chalk, but it made her want to write and learn th...
- honestly i dont think enything is wrong my daughter is a little over three and i try doing these things with her and she wont do them for me but when she gose to gradm...
- I can say as a former teacher and now stay at home mom, this is a huge frustration to us all. I have a 3 year old son who up til this point has loved learning his let...
Thinking About Homeschooling Only for Preschool
Asked by M.G. from Erie
on August 12, 2009
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Okay so I tried toget my daughter into a GECAC program for preschool but our gross income exceeds what they accept, however; we can not afford to pay for preschool eit...
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- They usually have wonderful little story times, etc. at the library - and these are free. You can teach her some small things at home and take her somewhere like that ...
- I agree with Tracy. My son is starting at a local high school/preschool program. It meets Oct- Dec for a few days a week and again from February through May and it onl...
- As someone said the high schools are great. West Chester school district (I know they did it two years ago) For 3 days a week for $25 to $50 a month depending on whic...
Should I Hold My Daughter Back?
Asked by I.R. from Los Angeles
on July 13, 2008
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My daughter is almost 5 but was born 10 weeks early. She is enrolled in kindergarten for September but I'm not sure she is ready. Emotionally and socially she is very ...
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- First check with her preschool teacher and see how she compares academically to others her age. My son turned 5 in July and I decided to hold him back -not so much aca...
- Gosh, you've received lots of responses already. But I can't hold myself back. I feel very strongly about this issue. All kids have strengths and weaknesses. It so...
- I think that if she is socially/emotionally ready, she is probably fine. Many kids start kindergarten at her same academic level. My daughter just finished kindergarte...
Minnesota Savings 529 Plan for Your Child?
Asked by L.Y. from Minneapolis
on October 18, 2008
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My daughter is only two, but I figured it will be a good idea to put some money away for her education. I have been researching online and talking to other moms at wor...
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- We started the 529 plan as soon as our son was born, and we've been happy w/ it--he's 17 months old now. We also do the direct deposit so we never forget to contribut...
- Great idea - We go directly to the plan - did it all on line as I recall. They have easy ways to set up automatic deposits so you don't have to remember to make depos...
- Our 2 older boys each have a 529. Our youngest was just born on Tuesday and he'll be getting one when we get his social security card. We have them through Wells Far...
Back in the Swing of Life
Asked by K.H. from Tampa
on January 19, 2009
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My family an I moved to Tampa almost a year ago and the change has been nice. However, I have been trying to get back to work as a music teacher because I miss that pa...
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- Hi K.. You might like to contact "Aladin Music" at ###-###-####. My two boys received music lessons from them at my home and they were wonderful. Their email is ___...
- Katharine, Many people have lost their jobs and are getting ready to lose their homes due to this recession, and are cutting back in whatever way they can to survive....
- Here is my delima with music for kids. I have two children, one especially, that loves music! He has a drum set, a recorder, a harmonica, and sings constantly around ...
Child Education Help Needed!
Asked by J.N. from Houston
on October 23, 2008
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I have 4 kids, and now have accepted the fact that I will no longer be working on the outside. We were already planning on homeschooling, unless I could find a job th...
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- I don't mean to sound mean or even play devil's advocate here, but I want to put something out there. Why do you think that this is the right move for your family? I...
- Good for you wanting to stay home! It really can be enjoyable. First I wanted to tell you about a craft that my daughter just brought home the other day. It's swedish ...
- I know you wrote this awhile ago, but here is a website I really love, it has a christian base and has tons of information, great base for homeschoolers... www.kidzon...
Loving Your Child's Preschool
Asked by F.H. from Chicago
on July 18, 2006
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My son attended a pre school the first part of this year and he is enrolled to start again in the fall. I'm wondering what your experiences have been in adjusting to ...
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- I too have had some reservations about my daughter's pre school. It had been receommed by other parents on this site. Two times she came home in one week with injuri...
- It is always hard to leave your children with someone, It gets easier but it is always hard. My first child went through a few preschools before I gave up and kept ...
- I never had a problem sending my children (11 & 5) to preschool. They were both very ready. The could both read at 4, knew their shapes & colors. I knew they needed...
Reading Tutor
Asked by L.C. from Chicago
on October 8, 2008
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Good Afternoon ladies am hoping you can help me out, My 11yr old daughter has had problems in the past with reading ( in 2nd with kinder reading level) but did cath up...
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- L. C, My best friend emailed me about your posting. I would be happy help you out in any way. I am currently staying home with my 5 young children, but prior to that,...
- Hi Libby, I feel your pain with the Plainfield Schools. I have had my share with both good and bad teachers since we moved to the area 9 years ago. Here are a few...
- I have a fabulous tudor that I have referred people to and they love her. She has been doing this for 20 years. Her office is in her home as well as a church after s...
