Phyical and then her screening and off to Kindergarden she will go......
@crazzydolphin (3636)
United States
March 8, 2013 7:18pm CST
my oldest daughter turned 5 this past december. she has been attending a head start program for preschool and did an amazing job!! she wasnt able to be there everyday but she learned a lot and is very excited to start her new school. she say it for the first time today and she LOVED it. only 2 things to go next week and she will be ready to start this coming up year.
i was sad to let her go to preschol this year but i know i am going to be even more sad to send her on her first day of kindergarden. that is the first true sign that your child is really growing so fast!!
how did you handle your childs first day of kindergarden or preschool??
are you ready for your kid to start school??
what grade is your child going into??
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@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
I was excited for my kids everytime they start their school. Coz I want them to learn more and associate themselves with other kids. 3 out of 4 of my kids had difficulty being left in school. But after a week of them in school, they were able to handle being away with me. My youngest is now 8 years old and will be in 3rd grade this coming school year.
@crazzydolphin (3636)
• United States
9 Mar 13
i will say that i am very excited that she gets to go to kindergaden i just think it is going to be a really big change specially since i hope to have my youngest signed into preschool also :) this will be the first quiet moment in our home in 5 years but really it is great they learn a lot and make many friends. my oldest way very shy when she first started but she is doing great now. i think my youngest might be the hardest to leave at school but then again she is begging to go because he sister does so we will see....
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
Every kid really goes through the stage of getting a bot scared to let go of mom's hands in the beginning. But once the kids feels comfortable and safe, she'd let go of her strong grip.
@crazzydolphin (3636)
• United States
9 Mar 13
my kids are use to being with me or my husband all the time everyday...that is why it is harder for them to let go...they are ot use to being without us...but i am sure you are right and afer some time my youngest will be letting go of my hand....wow when both kids let go of my hand with their strong grip i will be even sadder 
but then again happy they are grwing up and learning new things 
but then again happy they are grwing up and learning new things 
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
11 Mar 13
I used to work in a nursery, in fact it was part of my childcare course, did you know I am actually trained and experienced in looking after 0-8 year olds, I have my NVQ3. So I can see the children from the other side as it were, it's always sad seeing them start with you, you help educate them, then they move on, to another class, a step higher etc. Seeing how they change, usually they start off shy and find it a struggle to adapt to a different setting that they are used to and at the end the change in them is remarkable, you record it all of course, even in a short space as a term time you can see the changes, even if only small, they are all positive and wonderful to see and you feel a sense of achievement that you have contributed to their success.
@crazzydolphin (3636)
• United States
16 Mar 13
my aunt works as a kindergarden teasher and i heard her talk many times on how sad it was to let many of her students move on.
i am sure it is a great experiance to have helped them develop and learn so much. i am also very sure it is a great feeling to know that you are a big part of what they learn and what they take on to the nest step in life. it is a great contribution 
@kaka135 (14916)
• Malaysia
9 Mar 13
My son just turned 4 last month. I have decided to let him home school, hence I will not be handling the first of school issue. His cousins at his age has started to go to kindergarten this year, they seem to enjoy in school very much, and the parents told me the kids learned a lot in school. I think my son will enjoy going to school, but he is happy learning at home with me too.
@crazzydolphin (3636)
• United States
9 Mar 13
may i ask why it is you decided to home school him?
i know you mentioned he is happy but i was a little curious if there is another reason..
i dont think that is a bad choice at all not with the way the school systems are turning out to be and all the bullies and all the things that tend to happen at schools lately...
just curious will you ever send your son to reglar school or will you be home schooling him the whole time?
i thought about this a long time ago but i think it is to expensive for me to do myself.
