2007-04-04 10:53:32 · 14 answers · asked by Melonply 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Preschool
Each child is different. While some parents are ready for their 3 -4 year old to go to school, the child may not be. The legal age is six. There would be fewer students with emotional and educational problems if parents did not rush their children into school when they were not mature enough for it. Its the child's readiness, not the parent's that is the issue. Ask your pediatrician. One year can be the difference between having an older, more mature and secure child in the classroom and having the younger , least mature and insecure child.
2007-04-04 10:59:41 · answer #1 · answered by fancyname 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had to start my son out at age 3, because of work, but if I had my choice, I wish I could have waited until age 4. He had a lot of problems at his first preschool, and he couldn't talk that well and tell me what was going on, just cried a lot when we dropped him off. He was a lot happier at his 2nd preschool, when he was closer to 4 years old. He never cried at his 2nd preschool not even the 1st day; he really loved it there!
It also had 2 caregivers per class which I also liked instead of one teacher, so if the teacher needed a break or to do something there was another teacher available. They also allowed a lot of playground time which I think is important in preschool!
2007-04-04 18:45:49 · answer #2 · answered by Karen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
five is a general good age..but alot depends on the child ..some are ready for preschool some need the time with mom or more of a one on one caregiver..i have two kids due to their birthdays one started at 5 almost 6 and the other at 4 almost 5 in kindergarten..out of the two the one that started later has done better..not so much with homework..but responsibility..and making friends..because she is almost a year behind them age wise...i now have a 16 year old in 10th grade and an 11 year old in 6th
2007-04-04 11:02:43 · answer #3 · answered by bailie28 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for preschool when you feel your child is ready to venture beyond one-on-one interaction (with you). If they enjoy being with other kids....if they seem bored with activities you do at home. They are probably ready to interact with other kids their age and with all of the new activities pre schools provide.
As for kindergarten: I waited until the last year possible by law. My kids started when they were almost 6. Kindergarten is tough if a child is not ready. It's what 1st grade use to be. There is a big adjustment from anything the child is use to. Give the child a fighting chance by holding them out until the last opportunity. Mine stayed in preschool an extra year.
2007-04-04 15:57:08 · answer #4 · answered by momwithabat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kindergarten I would say 5 and 1st grade 6, I think that most states set the age requirements to attend school.
2007-04-04 11:00:15 · answer #5 · answered by gentleretiredworshipper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that depends on the child. I was four and was more than ready (I also asked my parents to send me to boarding school abroad at age nine, something THEY were not ready for!). Some of my five-year old classmates were clearly not prepared for the shock of being left at school for half a day.
2007-04-04 10:57:29 · answer #6 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the child (and the law).
My daughter is in preschool and will go to preK next year because she is a summer birthday.
She'll be 6 when she goes to Kindergarten.
2007-04-04 10:59:58 · answer #7 · answered by Vanora S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a library diector, I see many parents try school by bringing them to storytime @ the library. 3-4 is usually the age... try the storytime
2007-04-04 11:18:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The age that is required by your state.
2007-04-04 14:04:56 · answer #9 · answered by Sherry K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
children should go to kindergarten at age 5 1st grade at 6, 2nd grade at 7, 3rd grade at 8.............
2007-04-04 12:24:18 · answer #10 · answered by cheryl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋