My 4 year old (he'll be 5 at the end of August) is a great little guy, he was in pre-school last year and his teacher advised that he attend young 5's instead of kindergarten because he's shy for one reason and he also has trouble writing (he hasn't picked a predominate hand, he uses both for writing). Otherwise he's smart, very attentive and just an all around good kid. My husband wants him in kindergarten...I just want what is best for him....
2006-07-27 08:32:01 · 5 answers · asked by toobusy 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
My son was in a similar situation, he turned 5 in the middle of August. I started him in school when he had just turned 5. He had difficulty with writing and coloring. The school psychologist, nurse, social worker and special education teacher's as well as the principal and his teacher all evaluated him. Intellectually he was ready for kindergarten and even a little advanced in grasping concepts but he lacked the maturity required to keep up with the other kids. We took him out of kindergarten 3 weeks after starting and put him in pre-school. While in pre-school our school had an occupational therapist and a physical therapist work with him. After about 2 months of therapy while at school he was back where they felt he should be. We left him in pre-school for the remainder of the year but by the time he went to kindergarten the following year he was very ready for it. it was the hardest decision to make but all in all it was the best decision.
he is now in 5th grade and none of the kids in 6th grade even remember that he started with them. He doesn't have the label of being held back. Definitely something to think about if he is not emotionally or socially ready for school.
Good luck!!
2006-07-27 08:51:25 · answer #1 · answered by Sherri H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen to the teacher. If you don't he could wind up in trouble, being held back or hating school (or all three). The teacher sees all kinds of kids coming through and is trained to know which kids are ready to move on and which need more time.
My cousin is 5 and being kept in 2 year kindergarten this fall even though he is almost the same size as his 8 year old sister. He looks mature, but he's a chatty kid and we can all see him getting in trouble because he's just not mature enough yet to know when not to chatter.
He's getting interaction with kids his age and maturity in the new class.
2006-07-27 08:37:02 · answer #2 · answered by erin7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you say that he writes with both his hands, thats okay. I know some people who write with both,so i don't think you have a problem there. But if he's shy, thats fine too. I think he's ready. Don't worry about the shyness thing,its probably just a phase or something
2006-07-27 08:37:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with the local school. Some have minimum age requirements. Other then that, get him in as soon as possible. He'll develop faster in a learning environment then at home with no one his own age to interact with.
2006-07-27 08:36:08 · answer #4 · answered by trevor_brown 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was shy when i stared kindergarten and i was 4 turning five in september if you dont start him off now he will for one be old for his age to be kindergarten and can affect his school life forver! start him offf now!! he will get over it after he gets to know everyone
2006-07-27 08:36:10 · answer #5 · answered by hollabak_at_me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋