Readiness for Kindergarten - OT

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Ratatosk

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DH and I have known, felt that DS is ready for kindergarten. Not just bragging, weird parents here, but we KNOW he's a sharp cookie. He'll be 5 the beginning of June. I know of other people who've held back their kids or are planning to and just don't believe it's the right decision for him.

Yesterday I was signing him up for his summer activities and one of the daycare directors took me aside and asked if we were sure about sending him this fall. That if we held him back he would be much more ready for school, mainly because he's a June baby. Methinks it's the sports mentality parents tend to have around here. "hold the kids back, so they'll do better when they're older at activites.

There are some other things going on here, too. The school district has decided to switch to all day kindergarten next fall, so there are some people who aren't too happy with the school district. So I think that plays a part with her opinion on the subject.

Anyway, being the chronic worrier that I am, she managed to really stress me out. Mainly, I just dislike conflict and want everyone to be on the same page here. Argh!
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
DH and I have known, felt that DS is ready for kindergarten. Not just bragging, weird parents here, but we KNOW he's a sharp cookie. He'll be 5 the beginning of June. I know of other people who've held back their kids or are planning to and just don't believe it's the right decision for him.

Yesterday I was signing him up for his summer activities and one of the daycare directors took me aside and asked if we were sure about sending him this fall. That if we held him back he would be much more ready for school, mainly because he's a June baby. Methinks it's the sports mentality parents tend to have around here. "hold the kids back, so they'll do better when they're older at activites.

There are some other things going on here, too. The school district has decided to switch to all day kindergarten next fall, so there are some people who aren't too happy with the school district. So I think that plays a part with her opinion on the subject.

Anyway, being the chronic worrier that I am, she managed to really stress me out. Mainly, I just dislike conflict and want everyone to be on the same page here. Argh!
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
DH and I have known, felt that DS is ready for kindergarten. Not just bragging, weird parents here, but we KNOW he's a sharp cookie. He'll be 5 the beginning of June. I know of other people who've held back their kids or are planning to and just don't believe it's the right decision for him.

Yesterday I was signing him up for his summer activities and one of the daycare directors took me aside and asked if we were sure about sending him this fall. That if we held him back he would be much more ready for school, mainly because he's a June baby. Methinks it's the sports mentality parents tend to have around here. "hold the kids back, so they'll do better when they're older at activites.

There are some other things going on here, too. The school district has decided to switch to all day kindergarten next fall, so there are some people who aren't too happy with the school district. So I think that plays a part with her opinion on the subject.

Anyway, being the chronic worrier that I am, she managed to really stress me out. Mainly, I just dislike conflict and want everyone to be on the same page here. Argh!
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
DH and I have known, felt that DS is ready for kindergarten. Not just bragging, weird parents here, but we KNOW he's a sharp cookie. He'll be 5 the beginning of June. I know of other people who've held back their kids or are planning to and just don't believe it's the right decision for him.

Yesterday I was signing him up for his summer activities and one of the daycare directors took me aside and asked if we were sure about sending him this fall. That if we held him back he would be much more ready for school, mainly because he's a June baby. Methinks it's the sports mentality parents tend to have around here. "hold the kids back, so they'll do better when they're older at activites.

There are some other things going on here, too. The school district has decided to switch to all day kindergarten next fall, so there are some people who aren't too happy with the school district. So I think that plays a part with her opinion on the subject.

Anyway, being the chronic worrier that I am, she managed to really stress me out. Mainly, I just dislike conflict and want everyone to be on the same page here. Argh!
 
R

Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
DH and I have known, felt that DS is ready for kindergarten. Not just bragging, weird parents here, but we KNOW he's a sharp cookie. He'll be 5 the beginning of June. I know of other people who've held back their kids or are planning to and just don't believe it's the right decision for him.
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<br />Yesterday I was signing him up for his summer activities and one of the daycare directors took me aside and asked if we were sure about sending him this fall. That if we held him back he would be much more ready for school, mainly because he's a June baby. Methinks it's the sports mentality parents tend to have around here. "hold the kids back, so they'll do better when they're older at activites.
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<br />There are some other things going on here, too. The school district has decided to switch to all day kindergarten next fall, so there are some people who aren't too happy with the school district. So I think that plays a part with her opinion on the subject.
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<br />Anyway, being the chronic worrier that I am, she managed to really stress me out. Mainly, I just dislike conflict and want everyone to be on the same page here. Argh!
 
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JORDYSMOM

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Jordan was a July baby, and we were faced with the same dilema. Jordan was always very mature for his age. He still is. You know your child, and if you think he's ready, then send him. Just from what I read on him, I think he's probably ready too. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> He's a smart cookie.

I wish there had been full-day kindergarten when my boys started school. They loved school, and could have easily made it through a full day. Playing school was one of their favorite games. In fact, the older two taught Mason so much that when it was time to send him to school, he told me he didn't need to go, because his brothers already taught him. I had to laugh. I told him he should still go, and just help the teacher with the other kids. He felt so big then. It was pretty cute.

I used to substitute teach a lot, and there are so many breaks in the day of the kindergarteners that I don't think it's anymore stressful on the kids than being in a daycare that provides constant learning activities, etc. The only thing different at school was no nap time. My boys stopped napping very early on, so that wasn't an issue for us either.

Try not to worry so much. I know, I know, easy for me to say, but it will work out.

Stacey
 
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JORDYSMOM

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Jordan was a July baby, and we were faced with the same dilema. Jordan was always very mature for his age. He still is. You know your child, and if you think he's ready, then send him. Just from what I read on him, I think he's probably ready too. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> He's a smart cookie.

I wish there had been full-day kindergarten when my boys started school. They loved school, and could have easily made it through a full day. Playing school was one of their favorite games. In fact, the older two taught Mason so much that when it was time to send him to school, he told me he didn't need to go, because his brothers already taught him. I had to laugh. I told him he should still go, and just help the teacher with the other kids. He felt so big then. It was pretty cute.

I used to substitute teach a lot, and there are so many breaks in the day of the kindergarteners that I don't think it's anymore stressful on the kids than being in a daycare that provides constant learning activities, etc. The only thing different at school was no nap time. My boys stopped napping very early on, so that wasn't an issue for us either.

Try not to worry so much. I know, I know, easy for me to say, but it will work out.

Stacey
 
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JORDYSMOM

New member
Jordan was a July baby, and we were faced with the same dilema. Jordan was always very mature for his age. He still is. You know your child, and if you think he's ready, then send him. Just from what I read on him, I think he's probably ready too. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> He's a smart cookie.

I wish there had been full-day kindergarten when my boys started school. They loved school, and could have easily made it through a full day. Playing school was one of their favorite games. In fact, the older two taught Mason so much that when it was time to send him to school, he told me he didn't need to go, because his brothers already taught him. I had to laugh. I told him he should still go, and just help the teacher with the other kids. He felt so big then. It was pretty cute.

I used to substitute teach a lot, and there are so many breaks in the day of the kindergarteners that I don't think it's anymore stressful on the kids than being in a daycare that provides constant learning activities, etc. The only thing different at school was no nap time. My boys stopped napping very early on, so that wasn't an issue for us either.

Try not to worry so much. I know, I know, easy for me to say, but it will work out.

Stacey
 
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JORDYSMOM

New member
Jordan was a July baby, and we were faced with the same dilema. Jordan was always very mature for his age. He still is. You know your child, and if you think he's ready, then send him. Just from what I read on him, I think he's probably ready too. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> He's a smart cookie.

I wish there had been full-day kindergarten when my boys started school. They loved school, and could have easily made it through a full day. Playing school was one of their favorite games. In fact, the older two taught Mason so much that when it was time to send him to school, he told me he didn't need to go, because his brothers already taught him. I had to laugh. I told him he should still go, and just help the teacher with the other kids. He felt so big then. It was pretty cute.

I used to substitute teach a lot, and there are so many breaks in the day of the kindergarteners that I don't think it's anymore stressful on the kids than being in a daycare that provides constant learning activities, etc. The only thing different at school was no nap time. My boys stopped napping very early on, so that wasn't an issue for us either.

Try not to worry so much. I know, I know, easy for me to say, but it will work out.

Stacey
 
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JORDYSMOM

New member
Jordan was a July baby, and we were faced with the same dilema. Jordan was always very mature for his age. He still is. You know your child, and if you think he's ready, then send him. Just from what I read on him, I think he's probably ready too. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> He's a smart cookie.
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<br />I wish there had been full-day kindergarten when my boys started school. They loved school, and could have easily made it through a full day. Playing school was one of their favorite games. In fact, the older two taught Mason so much that when it was time to send him to school, he told me he didn't need to go, because his brothers already taught him. I had to laugh. I told him he should still go, and just help the teacher with the other kids. He felt so big then. It was pretty cute.
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<br />I used to substitute teach a lot, and there are so many breaks in the day of the kindergarteners that I don't think it's anymore stressful on the kids than being in a daycare that provides constant learning activities, etc. The only thing different at school was no nap time. My boys stopped napping very early on, so that wasn't an issue for us either.
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<br />Try not to worry so much. I know, I know, easy for me to say, but it will work out.
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<br />Stacey
 
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TonyaH

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My daughter is a May baby and started kindergarten last August when she was five. It would never even enter my mind that a June baby would not be ready for K when he was five. Besides, it depends more on academic preparedness and social skills than it does on age. In the end, he's your child, it's your decision, period. Don't let others make you second guess yourself. Go out and buy a backpack, a spiffy new first day of school outfit, and enjoy the ride!
 
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TonyaH

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My daughter is a May baby and started kindergarten last August when she was five. It would never even enter my mind that a June baby would not be ready for K when he was five. Besides, it depends more on academic preparedness and social skills than it does on age. In the end, he's your child, it's your decision, period. Don't let others make you second guess yourself. Go out and buy a backpack, a spiffy new first day of school outfit, and enjoy the ride!
 
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TonyaH

Guest
My daughter is a May baby and started kindergarten last August when she was five. It would never even enter my mind that a June baby would not be ready for K when he was five. Besides, it depends more on academic preparedness and social skills than it does on age. In the end, he's your child, it's your decision, period. Don't let others make you second guess yourself. Go out and buy a backpack, a spiffy new first day of school outfit, and enjoy the ride!
 
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TonyaH

Guest
My daughter is a May baby and started kindergarten last August when she was five. It would never even enter my mind that a June baby would not be ready for K when he was five. Besides, it depends more on academic preparedness and social skills than it does on age. In the end, he's your child, it's your decision, period. Don't let others make you second guess yourself. Go out and buy a backpack, a spiffy new first day of school outfit, and enjoy the ride!
 
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TonyaH

Guest
My daughter is a May baby and started kindergarten last August when she was five. It would never even enter my mind that a June baby would not be ready for K when he was five. Besides, it depends more on academic preparedness and social skills than it does on age. In the end, he's your child, it's your decision, period. Don't let others make you second guess yourself. Go out and buy a backpack, a spiffy new first day of school outfit, and enjoy the ride!
 
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JazzysMom

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It definitely depends on the child. I know many kids where the parents should have waited & many where they did wait & it back fired.

As long as you are looking at things academically & socially (tho academic I think is easier to achieve if behind) & feel he is ready

THEN LET HIM!
 
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JazzysMom

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It definitely depends on the child. I know many kids where the parents should have waited & many where they did wait & it back fired.

As long as you are looking at things academically & socially (tho academic I think is easier to achieve if behind) & feel he is ready

THEN LET HIM!
 
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JazzysMom

New member
It definitely depends on the child. I know many kids where the parents should have waited & many where they did wait & it back fired.

As long as you are looking at things academically & socially (tho academic I think is easier to achieve if behind) & feel he is ready

THEN LET HIM!
 
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JazzysMom

New member
It definitely depends on the child. I know many kids where the parents should have waited & many where they did wait & it back fired.

As long as you are looking at things academically & socially (tho academic I think is easier to achieve if behind) & feel he is ready

THEN LET HIM!
 
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JazzysMom

New member
It definitely depends on the child. I know many kids where the parents should have waited & many where they did wait & it back fired.
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<br />As long as you are looking at things academically & socially (tho academic I think is easier to achieve if behind) & feel he is ready
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<br />THEN LET HIM!
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