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Anyone's child didn/doesn't go to PreK?
Here is the thing: I lost my job in March and am now a SAHM. We pulled our son out of DayCare where he was suppose to start in the pre K group in September. (He turned 4 in April)
I don;t think I want him to be in any kind of school till I go back to work. I would love it if he could go somewhere for a few hours a day but the daycare he was in only takes kids for full day and when we were applying for universal pre K I only applied to one full day program because I knew that if he didn;t get into that one school he would just continue going to the private day care center he was going to since he was 2.
I am concerted that he will be behind other kids when he starts kindergarten. Do children really NEED to go to Pre K? I want what's best for HIM, and ever though I feel like after all those years of me being a working mom I want him to enjoy staying home with me for sometime, I would like to make sure he is not missing out on anything important!
Thank you for all opinions!
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Posted 5/14/09 7:25 PM  |
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Re: Anyone's child didn/doesn't go to PreK?
Aside from the socialization aspect there is nothing you can't teach him that he would learn in Pre-K. The alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes, etc... There are plenty of educational books you can pick up for him we got a few pre school workbooks from the learning store for DD. For the social side of it try enrolling him in some Mommy and me classes. Also check your local library there are usually lots of activities for preschoolers.
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| Posted 5/14/09 7:51 PM |
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jes81276
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Re: Anyone's child didn/doesn't go to PreK?
As a teacher, I think pre-K is very necessary. In my experience, there has not been one child I have seen in kindergarten who wasn't way behind if s/he didn't go to pre-school. JMO
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| Posted 5/14/09 8:02 PM |
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PrincessP
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Re: Anyone's child didn/doesn't go to PreK?
Posted by jes81276
As a teacher, I think pre-K is very necessary. In my experience, there has not been one child I have seen in kindergarten who wasn't way behind if s/he didn't go to pre-school. JMO
what do you mean by "way behind" emotionally? intellectually? both?
If the mom sat down and did all the above that the above poster has mentioned and really focused on it the child would still be behind?
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| Posted 5/14/09 8:05 PM |
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KAAM
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Re: Anyone's child didn/doesn't go to PreK?
I agree that Pre-K is extremely beneficial. While you can teach the colors, numbers, and shapes at home, its the classroom environment that Pre-K offers. Walking in line, not always being first, raising hands to ask questions, and yes the socialization pieces as well.
In our district, Pre-K is half day, then Kindergarten is a full day. Full day Kindergarten can be a very difficult adjustment from being home.
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| Posted 5/14/09 8:10 PM |
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Kelly04
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Re: Anyone's child didn/doesn't go to PreK?
I am a kindergarten teacher and every year I have a few children who come into my class who have not been to pre-k. I have to say that I have never had a child affected by it. They all eventually learn the routine and proper classroom behavior. That being said....if its an option I would send my child....I wouldn't keep him or her home just because I wanted to. If its not possible to send your child for what ever reason I wouldn't beat your-self up over it. Take the time to teach him the pre-k skills and continue to have him interact with other children his age and he will be OK 
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| Posted 5/14/09 8:35 PM |
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dawnygirl25
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Re: Anyone's child didn/doesn't go to PreK?
can you just send DC to a school for a few hrs a day only a couple of days a week? DD's preschool offers 2,3 and 4 day a week programs that are only 3 hrs/day.
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| Posted 5/14/09 8:48 PM |
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ml110
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Re: Anyone's child didn/doesn't go to PreK?
it sounds like your son has been in daycare up until you stopped working??
then i think its good that hes had some experience being social with other kids without you- which is good. thats a big part of preschool.
other than that, i think it you really spend some time teaching him different things to get him ready: like the alphabet, numbers, writing numbers and letters- and also other things like holding/using scissors and crayons ( it sounds strange, but the kindergarten teacher at the school i work at was saying that a student cut his hair with scissors duing class, and she was saying its important for them to be exposed to things like that early and know how to use them properly).
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| Posted 5/14/09 9:15 PM |
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Re: Anyone's child didn/doesn't go to PreK?
Posted by Disneygirl
Aside from the socialization aspect there is nothing you can't teach him that he would learn in Pre-K. The alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes, etc... There are plenty of educational books you can pick up for him we got a few pre school workbooks from the learning store for DD. For the social side of it try enrolling him in some Mommy and me classes. Also check your local library there are usually lots of activities for preschoolers.
Agree. I do not think your DC will be behind in any way . I am a SAHM and we can't afford to send DD to day care or pre K unless I go back to work.
BUT DD 20 mos old actually knows a lot more than some older kids,lol and she is VERY social, not a shy kid at all(I wish I were more like her).
I spend quality time with her and teach her things. I also take her to story time 2x a week so she can learn how to behave around other children and an adult in charge. One is in the library(story time+music/sing/dance) where the woman has them take turns doing things and stand in line while they are waiting for toys and so on. And I take her to park and a place nearby(it's a playroom, you pay by hour) where she can be around other kids and learn to share.
I am sure your DC will be just fine and I really wouldn't worry about it.
Message edited 5/14/2009 9:42:36 PM.
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| Posted 5/14/09 9:27 PM |
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jes81276
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Re: Anyone's child didn/doesn't go to PreK?
Posted by PrincessP
Posted by jes81276
As a teacher, I think pre-K is very necessary. In my experience, there has not been one child I have seen in kindergarten who wasn't way behind if s/he didn't go to pre-school. JMO
what do you mean by "way behind" emotionally? intellectually? both?
If the mom sat down and did all the above that the above poster has mentioned and really focused on it the child would still be behind?
Intellectually definitely...not to say that a child couldn't "catch up", but what is expected in kindergarten now is way beyond what most people think. Every student I have had in k that didn't go to pre-school was way behind academically. Like I said, this is just from my experience as a teacher.
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| Posted 5/14/09 10:30 PM |
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