My Daughter Is Going To Be a Student...Excited and Worried About It

Philippines
June 5, 2012 8:54am CST
Hi friends and mylotters! I'm so excited about my daughter going to school this school year! But I'm worried at the same time. The reason is,her teacher said that she is already late for school. She should have been to school when she was just 3 yrs old. So to sum it up,her "classmates to be" know much things more than her. And that's what I am worried about. I just hope my daughter can cope up and easily goes along with the lessons. How's your experience with your kids on their first schooling? Any tips for me?
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11 responses
@berting600 (3453)
• Philippines
6 Jun 12
You must be very ready how she cope up with her lessons,then give her some examples that could make her realized that her lessons are not hard,by making some drawings on it so that she would not be bored listening to your discussions.
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• Philippines
7 Jun 12
Your mother and daughter relationship is just great and keep it up.She really needs that kind of teaching methods as children likes visual things as you explain things the attention is always learn through pictures,as I always do to my children before.
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• Philippines
7 Jun 12
Hi berting! the idea of drawings really work on my daughter as she is more on pictures and visuals,she enjoys it much than just telling her what is this and that. We also sometimes play some educational games,and sing some some songs and she really learns from it,happy for that!
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• Philippines
7 Jun 12
I do my best for my kids 'cause I love them much,they are my life. I also experiment some ways on how I can teach her effectively.
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@shibham (16977)
• India
5 Jun 12
Hi amigo this is my crystal and i have all the faith that she will be able to cope with her mates. Dont be disappointed, she is a smart girl and has the ability to be friendly with others and attend the class according to her criteria. At least she is brave and my upcoming spiderwoman. (hope u have pot forgotten) take care of her and yourself. All the best to her educational life. have a nice time.
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• Philippines
6 Jun 12
Hmm..when did I become a man amigo? You said,hi amigo to me,haha! I'm sure it's another typo error of yours again,lol! Thank you amigo for the positive compliments on my daughter,made me smile. I just really hope she can easily adopt to their lessons. Anyway,I trust my child and I will always patiently and willingly help her to all her problems in school,if there will be,hope there isn't,lol! Of course,I haven't forgotten your words on her being a spiderwoman someday,haha! Take care too amigo and regards to your fiance.
@shibham (16977)
• India
6 Jun 12
Sorry for the error. Perhaps i was sleepy then. Thanks for your words for my fiance.
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• Philippines
7 Jun 12
Oh,it's fine with me amigo,I completely understand it,I also commit the same mistakes over and over,haha!
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
6 Jun 12
hello cutie I am sure your little angel can cope up with it. Just make her believe she can do all the things all her classmates can. My daughter is also late when she started her pre-school. Her teacher wanted to put her back to kinder 1 but I insist she can cope up with the kinder 2- and she made it with honors. You know your daughter's capability- so hold on with that. You just need to give her follow up everyday-after class and give her advance lecture with the next topic- that's what I did with my daughter
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• Philippines
7 Jun 12
Wow,with honors! Am sure you are so proud with her my dear jai! I wish my little princess will graduate with honors too,hehe! Her teacher told me that new students who are late on their class will take some tutorials. And what's worse about it is that they still ask for another payment in tutorials,grrr! I think I can do that tutorial but their school insisted that all new students must undergo tutorials in their school for 3 times a week,in one hour. I'm sure if many moms will object about this,this wont happen. I just hope this matter will be lifted up for discussion on the Parents Day Orientation,I will try to start about it and hope all parents will agree,hehe! I will try my very best my dear jai to teach her. Thanks for the tips! Take care and miss yah!
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@beingwell (3625)
• Thailand
7 Jun 12
School at 3?? Seriously friend, the kids today seem to go to school at a much earlier age. I'm glad I was born when I was born!hahahaha!!! Don't worry friend. Your little angel will do just fine. She looks very smart! Arrggghh!! I'm sorry I responded just now.
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@beingwell (3625)
• Thailand
8 Jun 12
What a competitive world we're living in! Waahhh....
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• Philippines
7 Jun 12
Haha,you are right about it friend,we're lucky we were born earlier,lol! Nowadays,even kids at age 2 are already accepted in school,it's for the parent and the child's decision if they wish to go to school at that early age. But when you reach 3,you are already obliged to enroll your kids to school,oh my! I just hope and wish my daughter will do just fine in school. No worries about delayed replies friend.
• Philippines
8 Jun 12
Haha,indeed my friend!
• Philippines
25 Jun 12
hi mtr, I think Crystal is doing good at school It's not late I think education is like love AGE DOESN'T MATTER Good luck to Crystal happy mylotting
• Philippines
25 Jun 12
Hello my dear friend! Oh,she's doing great in school my friend,yahu! And she is always excited to go to school,so happy for it! But she cried on the third day,oh my! Her classmate gets her toy,that's why. Seeing her excited and eager to study takes away all my worries and fears.
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
7 Jun 12
Well,i still can remember that i'm so afraid of going to school the first day and also afraid to get along with students there in school.Just tell her it is important to learn how to get along with those lovely friends.lol
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• Philippines
7 Jun 12
Haha,did you cry on your first day of school jricky? I remember my son cried on his first day of school. I don't want to leave him but it is for his own good that I leave him to his teachers and classmates. It took him a month to finally go for himself bravely at school.
@GemmaR (8517)
5 Jun 12
I don't think it matters that she hasn't been to school yet. I think that as long as you support her through school and try to make sure that she works hard, she should be able to catch up fairly easily. Starting school is something that will be very good for your daughter, as it means that she is going to be able to meet a lot of new friends and experience things that have never yet been possible in her life. So don't worry about her, as I am sure that her teachers will be able to guide her through and make sure she doesn't fall behind.
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• Philippines
6 Jun 12
Thank you for your encouraging comment gemmar! I agree with you that for as long as I am here to guide her,I know it will be easier for my daughter to understand and learn their lessons. I already met her teacher and she seemed kind and are fond of kids so it is somehow a big relief for me,hehe! Would also want to meet their teacher assistants and I hope they are all kind too,hehe!
@nadooa247 (1096)
• United States
5 Jun 12
Okay now you got ME worried! My son is 3 and I was told I can't enroll him till next year :S I am trying to work with my son at home but of course nothing like an actual school. I notice from family and friends that each night they sit with their child and review things with them as well as get them useful toys if that makes sense. Like puzzles that have the letters and so on. Best of luck for your little one!
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• Philippines
6 Jun 12
Hi there! I went to your profile to check your country 'cause you said you can't enroll your child till next year. I was surprised to see your country as I thought US are already accepting kids ages 2yrs old. I always have this thinking that we mostly just follow what Americans are having with regards to advances in education. Or I guess it's just in your place 'cause there are still some in our country who are accepting kids ages 4yrs old to their first schooling. I had my son enrolled at the age of 4 which is the right age for nursery grade that time so I thought it is like that till now. You are lucky that you were told earlier on what should be the right age for your son to study. Mine is late,sad. Though there are a number of new students just like my daughter,that she will meet,so it's quite a relief on my part,hehe! I am preparing her for school and yes,I am also doing what you've said. My daughter is more on a playing style of education and we both enjoy it,haha! Thanks for the luck nadooa and good luck to your son too.
@toniganzon (72317)
• Philippines
6 Jun 12
My son started school at the age of 2 and his classmates were 4 years old at that time. It was his own choice. He didn't mind that they know more than he does. He was enjoying. So i think your daughter won't feel left behind as long as is excited to go to school and it's her choice to be there. Kids get along with other kids easily and the moment she finds friends she wouldn't mind much.
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• Philippines
6 Jun 12
Wow,she was 2 yrs old?! And how was she with her lessons? I bet your son is so smart and intelligent. I guess I should not worry at all with my daughter. Kids nowadays are really smart and my daughter is.
@viji_v2 (727)
• India
6 Jun 12
Wow! This cute kiddy going to be a student . I wish to see her in her school uniform. Just add that photo too here. you will be a good teacher and mom my friend. By daily teaching like not a lesson but something like to play and fun for her, she will learn it quickly. Now a days kids are so intelligent to grasp what is taught to them. Take care.
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• Philippines
7 Jun 12
Hello my dear viji! I wish to put the picture of her in her uniform but the uniform is not yet available. I ordered the uniform but unfortunately,their tailors are not yet done with the whole orders and we are included. I'm so excited to see my little princess wear her uniform,haha! Their classes will start on the 18th of this month so it's fine that her uniform is not yet available,anyway,she's a new student so she is allowede to wear civilian clothes for the mean time. Yes my dear viji,she is more of educational games and visuals so that's what I mostly do with her when I teach her. I will add her picture here as soon as her uniform is available. Take care my dear friend.
6 Jun 12
Hi mtrguanlao,your daughter is so beautiful,i think you are don't necessary to worry too much,she just 3 years old,right?i believe your daughter is a clever girl,every mother's child is handsome,so please don't worry!i have a son only 4 months old,hehe~~~~i will send him to kindergarten when he grows to 2 years old~
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