I am starting my daughter at playschool on Wednesday. She has just turned 2. I feel she needs to be with kids her own age. She never gets to play with other kids. I have 2 other children but they are 8 & 12 so they aren't here to play with her and they shouldn't anyway. I took her to look around the other day and she loved it. She was sharing with the other kids (which she has never done before). She sat and had snacks with the rest of the kids. And she cried when I took her home. My friend said I shopuldn't put her in yet as she is still a baby. I think she needs to be with kids. What do you think? She is potty trained and is very grown up for her age.
2006-11-03 22:48:03 · 19 answers · asked by claire 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
She is definitely not too young! It will be a great experience for her to be able to socialize with kids her age, especially if her siblings are so much older. She will learn so many skills from being with kids (like sharing) and begin to form friendships. My girls were in a school when they were that young and my oldest was at a party earlier this week with friends from that school. She is now in 1st grade and the 5 other girls are all at different schools but they still continue to let these friendships grow. They only see one another a few times a year but remember when they were 2 and how much fun they had! It's such a great thing to watch! The fact that she cried when you took her home is a good sign that she enjoyed her time there. You know what is best for your daughter and if she is ready and enjoying it then don't think twice!
2006-11-04 03:07:42 · answer #1 · answered by Michelle 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Get your little girl enrolled!! It's obvious she had a great time at her visit to playschool.
She sounds ready for it, all the activities will stimulate the development of her mind. She will learn so many skills that will give her that extra edge when she starts big school!
When children are shy at school and do not easily make friends, it's sometimes because they were never given the chance to experience time away from Mummy, in an environment away from home and with people of their own age. Nursery school is a brilliant learning experience and children reach readiness for it at different ages- your little girl is at that stage now, don't hold her back!
2006-11-04 04:26:57 · answer #2 · answered by Jennifer O 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Working parents have to put their children in childcare/nursery all the time. My daughter started nursery when she 6 months old (for 2 mornings a week) and she loves it there. As an only child she wouldn't get very many chances to mix with ids her own age, but here she does. She is learning to share, socialise etc.. I think if your daughter seemed to enjoy it give it a go. Personally i think it is healthy for them to be around other children and also to have the opportunity to play.
2006-11-03 22:59:39 · answer #3 · answered by meep meep!! 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
My daughter is a year older and I will not put her in preschool till next year. I don't think that children under 4 need that sort of structure. I do agree with you that they should be around children their own age though. I go to a couple of different play groups. One is in the same room every week and it is free play and us mom's can talk about parenting, do crafts with the kids, etc. The other is a group of us that are good friends going out, either to each others homes or places in the community, museums, zoo, playgrounds.
2006-11-04 00:48:49 · answer #4 · answered by PLDFK 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I work in a nursery with 2-3's and that is the best age for them to start, they will learn so much from there pears. She has made the bonds with you now she needs to learn to socialise and interact with children her own age. The benefits to her emotional and intellectually are vast.
2006-11-03 23:56:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i dont think it is 2 young, i am a mum of 2 boys and soon as they were about 4 months old i took them 2 a mums n toddles group and from then to a play group, kids need to learn to play and interact with other kids also from a young age need to hear kids play n watch them
2006-11-03 22:51:48 · answer #6 · answered by english_teddy1 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
hi as someone who worked in a nursery school for over 10 yrs i think it is vital for a child to attend a nursery for their social development if nothing else!
by what you have said she sounds more than ready, some children are at 2 and some aren't she would let you know if she wasn't.
i have encountered mothers who think their children are to young and they wait til they are nearly 3 and it causes all sorts of problems.
go with your gut instinct and let your daughter enjoy her time with her new friends it will do wonders for her believe me.
2006-11-04 08:05:08 · answer #7 · answered by ronny mac 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's NOT too young! My daughter started at 15 months old and now is 3 and LOVES it! She only goes 2x a week for 4 hours a day. She looks forward to going.
2006-11-04 01:47:16 · answer #8 · answered by Alison 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Personally I think that two years is too young. And especially for the mother. I couldn't bear it.
But if your child is happy, and you're happy, and the playschool is happy, it's up to you.
Ignore your friend.
2006-11-04 00:57:22 · answer #9 · answered by True Blue Brit 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are the world's expert on this child. No one--no matter what their experience, knowledge or degrees knows as much about your daughter as you do.
If you think this is good for her, then it is good for her and do not worry about what anyone else says.
Have a great day!
2006-11-04 03:05:56 · answer #10 · answered by bookmom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋