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Full day Pre-K
Hello all, I wanted to get everyone's thoughts on full day Pre-K. In OK they started making kindergarten full day about 2 years ago. I've noticed now that they are starting to make Pre-K full day(optional). My kids aren't old enough yet for either, I have a two year old and a 9 month old. But, I was curious to see how many are for and against full day Pre-K, and what benefits or negative aspects you think there are for each. Personally, I am against full day Pre-K and against Pre-K altogether. But, I am a stay at home mom with a very good support group of other moms. So, we have playdates one to two times a week.
Where I lived, both K and pre-K were full day for many years. There simply was no other option, and honestly, I didn't even give it a second thought. I sent both my girls and they loved it and learned alot!
Glad you asked, I realized I should have said.
I have 37 children on my afternoon route: 11 are 4K, the rest are regular kindergarten. Four of the 4K children all have to sit in car seats and NONE of the 5K children do. All of the children are assigned these seats at MY recommendation because of behavior/safety issues.
I also have seatbelts on my bus for children and it's only 4K children who I'm having to place in them and it's because they WILL NOT STAY SEATED. I have NO such problem with my 5K students. I don't know why there is such a difference in them, though.
Also, I drive a route of ONLY 4K children to school, arriving at noon. Every day, the same 2 or 3 are asleep when we arrive at school. That tells me that THOSE PARTICULAR 4-year-olds still belong at home, IMHO.
On my afternoon route, there are 2 children who always fall asleep on the way home and they are 4K students (mind you, they arrive at noon and leave at 2:45). I really think some of these children would do better to just wait one more year...
I probably could think of more stuff..., but this is right off the top of my head.
I have 37 children on my afternoon route: 11 are 4K, the rest are regular kindergarten. Four of the 4K children all have to sit in car seats and NONE of the 5K children do. All of the children are assigned these seats at MY recommendation because of behavior/safety issues.
I also have seatbelts on my bus for children and it's only 4K children who I'm having to place in them and it's because they WILL NOT STAY SEATED. I have NO such problem with my 5K students. I don't know why there is such a difference in them, though.
Also, I drive a route of ONLY 4K children to school, arriving at noon. Every day, the same 2 or 3 are asleep when we arrive at school. That tells me that THOSE PARTICULAR 4-year-olds still belong at home, IMHO.
On my afternoon route, there are 2 children who always fall asleep on the way home and they are 4K students (mind you, they arrive at noon and leave at 2:45). I really think some of these children would do better to just wait one more year...
I probably could think of more stuff..., but this is right off the top of my head.
I`m curious - what`s their difference in behavior on the bus?
I drive a school bus for kindergartners AND for 4K. LET ME TELL YOU!!! There's a BIG DIFFERENCE in the two groups of children!
Those 4-year-olds need to be home with Mom if they have a Mom that wants them home with her!!! Like Teko said, the longer a child can stay with his/her parents, the better. Those little ones just aren't ready, and our school district has half day ONLY for the 4K.
If a child has a Mom who talks with him and takes him for walks or to the store... If they color or read just 1 book a day... That's preschool!!!
I home-schooled both of my older children Kindergarten and first grade. My now-8th grader wasn't ready for kindergarten, AND we had already waited a year. We didn't do much of anything but we were together. Guess what, she's in 10th grade math as an 8th grader. My now first year college son completed Calculus 3 as a senior in high school (had to go to the local college campus). I home-school primarily so that my children COULD stay home with me just a couple of years longer...not because of academics (I even gave my dau. kindergarten "off"!)
Kids don't need early academics to excel in academics. They just need to be treated well by those they love and trust. Believe me, kids at school aren't going to do that!
Those 4-year-olds need to be home with Mom if they have a Mom that wants them home with her!!! Like Teko said, the longer a child can stay with his/her parents, the better. Those little ones just aren't ready, and our school district has half day ONLY for the 4K.
If a child has a Mom who talks with him and takes him for walks or to the store... If they color or read just 1 book a day... That's preschool!!!
I home-schooled both of my older children Kindergarten and first grade. My now-8th grader wasn't ready for kindergarten, AND we had already waited a year. We didn't do much of anything but we were together. Guess what, she's in 10th grade math as an 8th grader. My now first year college son completed Calculus 3 as a senior in high school (had to go to the local college campus). I home-school primarily so that my children COULD stay home with me just a couple of years longer...not because of academics (I even gave my dau. kindergarten "off"!)
Kids don't need early academics to excel in academics. They just need to be treated well by those they love and trust. Believe me, kids at school aren't going to do that!
my grandson goes to pre k from 12:30 to 3:30 and i think thats plkenty for that age today they arent letting kids stay kids long enough.. i still beleive at that age they need the nutruing trhey get from mom and ada at home...soon enough they will be at scholl all day
I think the longer a child can stay with its parents it is better for all concerned. I vote against it.
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