I have a 3 year old and she will be 4 in decemeber. A lot of people are telling me to put her in preschool this year but I really think she can wait until next year. She knows her ABCs,colors,shapes, and can count to 15 so its not like she is going to be behind. I just don't want her to get tired of school at a young age.
2006-06-13 06:21:58 · 31 answers · asked by cebrinajo24 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I forgot to say she is in dance and a 12 kid play group at the park so she does play with other kids.
2006-06-13 06:41:57 · update #1
As an Early Childhood Educator I understand your concern for your daughter. It is wonderful that your child can say her ABC's and that she can count. I applaud you for taking the time with your child to teach her those things. My only concern is does your child get the opportunity to play with other children on a regular basis? Not only is preschool designed to teach your child his or her ABC's and such but it gives your child a chance to develop the social skills that he or she may need when she begins elementary school. Your child, only being 3 years old, will be alright if you wait. Only you know what is best for your child. Just use your best judgment.
2006-06-13 06:31:00 · answer #1 · answered by Laura L. 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
3 or 4
2006-06-13 06:30:15 · answer #2 · answered by amani 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3
2006-06-13 06:24:21 · answer #3 · answered by Gmoney 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on how she is doing socially and emotionally. If she can follow directions, respects adults, make friends, join in a group, express herself clearly through words rather than tears, and has A LOT of exposure to other children (several days a week), and groups of children, then she should be fine starting next year.
Academic success has nothing to do with readiness. Many parents feel their child should know the curriculum before they start school. It's like learning German before you take a German class. She should have some basic skills: hold a pencil in an orthodox way, recognize her name, write her name (upper case first letter followed by lower case), knows 8 basic colors, cuts with scissors, know some numbers and some letter sounds, dress herself, take care of bathroom needs. Here is a link to some more readiness skills http://216.109.125.130/search/cache?ei=u...
If you feel she is laking in any of these areas, I do think that a part time preschool is a good idea. Maybe she can go 2 1/2-3 hours 3 or 4 days a week. Many Montessori schools offer this option. It will give her a chance to practice some of the readiness skills and give her a jump start into kindergarten. Good luck!
2006-06-13 14:11:55 · answer #4 · answered by marnonyahoo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will depend on your state's age requirement. Some states say that a child has to be 3 or 4 before a certain date in order to go to school that year. Most of the time if your child is born after either August 1st or September 1st, the child has to wait until the next year which means they start pre-school when they are almost 5. Check with your local school to find out what the age/birthday requirement is and then you will know. Also another reason for putting a child in preschool is to get them used to a routine and playing with others. If your child already has a routine and plays well with others then you can wait. Find out from your local school to see what the child needs to know before they get to kindergarten, that will help you decide whether or not to put her in preschool.
2006-06-13 06:30:17 · answer #5 · answered by tbears43 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 or 5
2006-06-13 06:25:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well here in Virginia preschool starts at age 4 but i know a lot of kids who are behind that start at age 3. I think the decision is totally up to you. But i also think that your child won't get tired of school in preschool you basically are just coloring and counting in preschool!
2006-06-13 06:26:30 · answer #7 · answered by gucci_girl_06 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your district and sometimes your income levels. Some districts have free preschool programs for 4 year olds. Sometimes you have to go to a private school for preschool. If your income level is low, you may be able to qualify for Head Start, which is a free or reduced cost tuition preschool. I had to pay for preschool. My middle daughter went at 4 years old. My youngest is going to start in September at age 3.
2016-03-27 02:38:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will know if she is ready, but it sounds like she is. Preschool will help her socially, and she doesn't have to go every day, and only a few hrs a day. She needs to expand on what she knows. my kids BOTH love going to school. I started my daughter @3, and my son @ four. My daughter was much further advanced than her class mates from kindergarten, and now is 2 full levels above the rest of her class in reading. My son would have greatly benefited for 3 year old preschool, he is not as advanced as my daughter was at 4. You know better than anyone whats good for her, but putting her in school isn't a BAD CHOICE
2006-06-13 06:29:34 · answer #9 · answered by ladyjno7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visit the school you are considering to better evaluate the curriculum, and how it matches your child's needs. Some sites which are PreSchool are very academically-oriented, while others some offer great creative outlets and social experiences which are difficult to replicate at home. Your feel for the site is more important than an age recommendation or pressure you get from others. Do remember, the book-based skills are only a very small part of school-readiness, in looking to prepare her for entry into Kindergarten later.
2006-06-13 06:27:58 · answer #10 · answered by mahleezah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋