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Kindergarten Nutritional Snacks
Asked by J.L. from Detroit
on September 1, 2009
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Hello!
I am looking for suggestions for nutritional snacks to send with my Kindergartener. Looking for a variety to keep her interested.
Thanks ~ J.
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- Hey J.! My daughter loves fruit, you can send her with cut up apples (a little lemon juice makes them not brown), bananas, peaches etc. canned (in fruit juice) or fre...
- Almond Butter is a gr8 sub for PButter. Costco & Trader Joe sells them, Orange wedges, Rice Cakes, Almonds, Sun Chips, Carrots, Banana Chips.
- Cut up meat and cheese, cheese sticks, cereal, granola bars, 1/2 a pb&j sandwich (if there are no pb allergies), the cheese crackers you can buy, graham crackers, yogu...
Young 5'S Program or 2 Years of Kindergarden Questions
Asked by N.O. from Detroit
on December 22, 2008
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My son is due to start kindergarden next fall. I really dont feel he is ready for this. He has an august birthday and he is a behind on certain things than the other...
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- Have you thought of enrolling him in a preschool program? Really all that young 5's is, is a preschool program with the option o moving to the kindergarten program ea...
- Trust your instincts. He may very well not be ready and may benefit from waiting a year. He'll be in school for at least 13 years -- any extra year spent at home now...
- I have a daughter that I've been considering young 5s for w/ an august birthday too. My issue is that I feel that academically she is great, but I'm just concerned ab...
Right Decision? Moving Forward or Wait on Kindergarden
Asked by C.F. from Stockton
on April 3, 2007
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How is kindergarden , for those who have chldren in kindergarden? Would you rather have let them stay an extra year in pre-k or are you fine with it? I just want to d...
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- I agree with Lynda, I was very worried about my daughter going into Kindergarden because she is more of the "fragile" type but she has done wonderfully and had progres...
- C., I would talk to the school your twins are planning on attending. I know when my daughter started kindergarten (now granted this was 6 years ago) her school did...
- My 5 yr old is in kindergarten. She did not go to head start or preschool before hand. I taught her myself at home the basics...abc, write name, shapes, counting, col...
Kindergarten or Back to Preschool?
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on June 23, 2008
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My daughter just finished 4 year preschool. She is registered for kindergarten and very excited to go. But all of a sudden I am rethinking sending her. She will tur...
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- My son turned 5 on July 26 the year he started Kindergarten, he just graduated high school On June 8th. He never had any problems. The one thing is he was always the...
- My daughter is one the younger kids in her preschool class. She will be in the 4 year old class next fall. She is already spelling and loves learning new words, coun...
- One thing to consider is she is a girl and they handle it better. I had the same thoughts will my son who has a summer birthday. He didn't even have a grasp on all the...
September Birthday Child Starting Kindergarden Early
Asked by A.E. from Denver
on January 31, 2008
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Anyone else struggling to decide whether to send their Sept born child to school right when they turn 5 rather than waiting until they are 6? I feel that academically...
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- Hi! I am a high school math teacher. I noticed the August and September birthdays were a factor for some of my 9th graders. I saw it most in boys. It wasn't the ac...
- We moved from Canada this year and my son was 5 in september. When we lived in canada all children start school at 5. My son was getting ready to start kindergarten in...
- Just thought I would let you know that I was a September birthday, and was sent as soon as I turned five. I did well in school and actually graduated a year and a hal...
Should a Child's Size Be a Factor When Deciding Between pre-K or Kindergarden?
Asked by K.A. from Detroit
on April 25, 2008
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I had my son evaluated for pre-K vs. kindergarden. He has an August birthday so he is on the border age wise. He is very smart (he knows how to write all letters, u...
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- I don't think you should consider his height. You should consider whether or not you think he will struggle not having the greatest of social skills. Kindergarten is...
- I know this is an older question, but I just joined today :) My oldest has a Sept. birthday. Academically, he was ready for kindergarten as well. Emotionally - not so ...
- Hi Kelly, I agree with some of the other respondants, his height really isn't a factor(it will probably be an advantage). My daughter's birthday is a little later ...
What Is the Best School District?
Asked by K.D. from Albany
on March 1, 2008
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My daughter is scheduled to start Kindergarten this coming fall and we are also looking to move. Currently we are in the Shenendehowa school district and I have heard...
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- I have heard wonderful things about Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake and Scotia-Glenville districts. Even though you can get more bang for your buck in Schenectady for housi...
- K. how did you make out with your choice of school district? I am a mom of 3.5 and 1.5 year olds. My husband and i are in the Shen District and are considering movin...
- Hi K.! We lived in the Shen district before the kids made it to school. Supposedly they are award winning schools and we thought that was great, but after working wi...
