Georgina Natal: My little boy just turned two, and I am not planning on sending him to pre-school when the time comes. I taught first grade for six years before he was born, and I'm aware of what he needs to know to be ready for school and I think I'm qualified to teach him. For socialization, maybe you could check out the Parents As Teachers program in your school district. Ours has a play room that's open a couple of times a week and it very much reminds me of a pre-school room. There are other kids to play with (or maybe just to play near), and you get to stay with him. Our little boy also plays with friends in the nursery at church, and we go to the park a lot and always seem to find somebody there to play with. It's non-threatening because he knows I'm there to play with him and not to leave him. Anyway, I think it's fine to wait until you think he's ready....Show more
Lu Tiner: No way is preschool a necessity! My goodness, it seems the more years that ! pass, the sooner children have to be separated from their homes and placed into an institution.Personally, it is absurd to me to send a 3 year old to preschool when his mother is a stay at home mom. Why put him through all that? its too hard to say goodbye at that age. Those years last so little....Mine won't be going to preschool at all. The idea hasn't even entered my radar....Show more
Craig Virani: Some do preschool , daycare or keep residence. Im now not a mom however I realize individuals whose youngsters are two/three years ancient and are in preschool.. they be trained plenty and feature plenty of a laugh. Try hanging her in preschool two-three days per week might be! If you stayed residence you would have the opposite days along with her. Good success :)
Sharri Scalley: Thanks. I like the idea of not sending him at all but what would you suggest for socializing? Classes where I can stay at? Like art or music? My son doesn't like those at all r! ight now. Always telling me he wants to go home and going for! the door. I teach him as much as I can now and will continue to. I don't plan on going back to work until he is in 1st grade and will try and work as an elementary school counselor at his school. I don't care if people think it's too much for me to want to be with him. I think it will build even more security....Show more
Stanton Degregorio: I wouldn't even worry about pre-school. My boys are starting in February, but I work part-time.If you wanted to get him used to the school like environment why not go to a Play-Group?? You can stay there with him and make new friends together.
Roland Stampley: My son went for his first appointment at 18 months. He had about the same number of teeth as your daughter. They say you are actually supposed to start taking them at 6 months but my son didn't have any teeth at 6 months so I waited. She could go now. All the dentist will do is check for cavities and give you instruction on how to brush her teeth and keep them heal! thy. Sounds like you are doing a pretty good job but it wouldn't hurt to make an appointment.
Melina Minneweather: I think you are right to want to keep your son at home until he is ready. Only having just turned 3 is still quite young so there should be no problem waiting until he is older, even closer to 4 years old. In Australia preschool is usually for 4 year old children. 3 year old programmes are offered to children who need early intervention for difficulties, or for the privileged who can afford it in the private school system. I think at 3 years of age it is probably better for him to be at home more, but if possible to attend some form of occasional play group where he can mix with other children.I'm not going to give you a lecture on the need for preschool but I want to say that a good quality preschool programme is well worth it and I am surprised at how many people here have said they will avoid preschool altogether. What a shame! Preschool is the only ti! me in all of your child's school life where they can learn through play! and discovery before being closed up in a formal classroom. A quality programme with knowledgeable, dedicated, caring teachers and an enriched environment with abundant resources where the focus is on children's interests (child-centred curriculum) is a great start for young children on their life-long learning journey. I have met many classroom teachers who say that it is a pity that the preschool style of learning cannot continue on into the school years! Anyway, that little bit was for the anti-preschool folk. As for your question, definitely wait until you feel your son is ready. If you can't find any classes/groups that suit him in the meantime then that is okay, just get out with him to places where he is comfortable - go for walks in the park, go to the playground, anything where he can mix with others and not feel too intimidated. (Mum of 2 toddlers, and yes I am a preschool teacher!)...Show more
Lucrecia Laurito: My Mom used a sticker chart for me. Every tim! e I went in the "big girl/boy" seat she added a sticker to the chart and I believe once you got to 100 stickers I got a toy.
Logan Bero: i am not a SAHM, but my son has had the same opptys with his grandmother, and a very flexible job that I have.i am sparing you the speech, but i am an SLP.it's all a matter of what is right for your son. parent's know best.i felt with my son that he really wanted to spend more time with other kids, and do activities that comes with the strengths of being in a school environment.SOOO we actually put him in a part time program until we are comfortable enough to send him full time.It's only 3 days a week from 9am -2pm. He loves it!At first I cried... but now I see how happy he is, I am glad I've taken these steps...Good Luck....Show more
Rosalva Steinmann: Shouldn't be hard. Maybe some warm clothes. Sweaters, pants, socks, tabogan, etc...Old navy, target, kohles, Macy's , children stores in the mall any store that sales kid clothe! s,just no 2nd hand stuff.
Kenneth Thuesen: I have three children.! My first went to pre-k. He is also a June baby. He was not prepared enough for kinder when he began. I actually chose to have him repeat kinder as he was clearly not mature enough or prepared for first grade. My middle child is also a June baby. She had pre-school from the time she was three and she was much better prepared for school. My baby is going to a preschool and she is 2+. It is only a few hours a couple times a week. Her verbal skills and fine motor have improved greatly. I am going to keep her in preschool until kinder. She is an October baby.It is really up to you and what you think is best. School's cirriculum is changing and they expect most children to read during kinder. Keep that in mind. Reading was not part of my cirriculum when I was in kinder MANY years ago!!! Best of Luck!...Show more
Libby Berkovitch: From some of these responses we may be a pretty abnormal little family but here's my thought:Preschool is SO not necessary! Howev! er, kids do have to learn social behaviors before starting kindergarten (I have some pretty specific thoughts on that too but those are for another discussion). We have done everything we can to keep our son (3 in Dec.) out of any kind of institutional settings - both daycare and preschool. He is EXTREMELY smart and very well behaved. We did Kindermusik when he was about 8mo. and he wasn't really interested either but I kept him in the program and we STILL enjoy the activities we learned there.We also take him to the local library regularly. They have a preschool learning center there - basically a big playroom. He LOVES it. There are kids of all ages, races, backgrounds there so he not only learns skills like sharing but less direct lessons about diversity and tolerance. I would really suggest something like this! Since it's not a play group there is no pressure for him to interact with others but there are kids there to play with if he so chooses. Our son has mad! e so many new friends there! And you're always welcome to engage the p! arents of a kid your child enjoys so they can play together again in the future if they want! It also seems like letting him get out of social situations b/c he doesn't like to share is hurting more than helping. Put him in situations that will challenge him and HELP him navigate them. Don't do everything for him but don't let him get outta control either ya know?!? It would probably help him to see you enjoying playing around with some other children so he understands that it's okay and FUN! :D I always play with any child that wanders over to us when we're out and Connor certainly has taken the example to heart!Sign him up for a program or take him to groups at the library, keep going consistently and slowly become more of a backdrop than an active player. He'll get the idea!Good luck! I know it's hard to be a parent and constantly 2nd guess yourself!...Show more
Nona Lentini: we live in southern colorado. We have 2 toddlers in size 18 mo. They need new cloth! es. we just don't have any. So i need a list of what i need for a brand new wardrobe for each of them for fall and winter. help please???
Rachal Osaki: I totally agree you don't need to send him at 3, but just consider that if you miss sign ups when they happen, you may not have the option of sending him half a year later (you may have to wait a full year till the next sign ups). Not that that would be a bad thing, necessarily ... just something to consider when planning. I'm sure it depends where you live, but in my town signups are in the fall for the next fall, and the good preschools fill up immediately. There are generally a couple spots available during the year, but generally not at a preschool that most people would consider the best choice for their child (and not always on a schedule that may be your first choice). There are also generally far fewer spots available at the "good" preschools for the 4-year-olds, since priority goes to kids who were there t! he previous year. You may want to talk to other parents in your commun! ity about how hard it will be to find a spot where and when you want it if you don't sign up at the "usual" time....Show more
Russel Gajate:
Providencia Serpe: Every kid is different you cant take a book and expect every kid to go off that.Sure you can wait 6 months it's your baby you know him best.Good luck
Von Houskeeper: I don't see a problem waiting an extra 6 months.Preschool didn't even exist when I was a kid and somehow I made it.
Donovan Stallons: nt now atleast after 2 yrs
Jose Bouliouris: I've tried playgroup. He was fine at first but really is NOT into sharing or taking turns at all right now. We've been practicing, etc...and he knows he needs to but does not want to. And, at playgroup, he kept saying going home. He's alright for a short time but just wants to get away. He likes being at home.
Basil Blasingame: She knew what we were doing AND remembered that it hurt for us to touch her... so I think that is why she won't let! us now...
Robin Weelborg: Don't get caught up in the hoopla, you are his mother and you know what is best for YOUR child. Every kid is different and if your son is not ready then he is not ready. 3 is pretty young and why force the issue it takes all the fun out of any learning situation there might be. I say keep him home as long as possible there will be plenty of time for him to learn all the bad behaviors and catch the colds LOL.
Anibal Katayama: Target has great clothes for toddlers. They'll need at least 2 jackets each, pants and shirts. Depending on what you do and where you live, they might need snowsuits, mittens, boots and hats. Check and see if there are any consignment shops or sales in your area. That's a great way to get those expensive items that they don't wear a lot.
Violette Vanek: i have 2 and a half year old twins. i will not be sending them to preschool at all. I have an 8 and 5 year old. they attended for a short while, and i worke! d there as well. I found that when i left that job and stayed at home w! ith them, i had less problems such as biting, fighting, and sharing. its your choice, but i say if you can stay at home with them, that is the best thing.
Kenneth Thuesen: My daughter is 16 months old, she VERY recently got four more teeth to make a total of eight. I have brushed with her a few times but not so successfully. However, I give her water to drink and never never never let her have a bottle at bedtime (she's not even using a bottle anyway). Is she too young to see a dentist? Should I wait a couple of months? She HATES her mouth being touched, and always has. Possibly because her teeth showed up very late and when we would go to check she knew what we were doing....Show more
Piedad Bassiti: took both of my kids when they turned 2. They both go every 6 months for a checkup.
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