Tag: kindergarten
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Kindergarten Class Celebrates Reading Milestone with a ‘Millionaire Bash’
Get Pregnant Fast In a delightful show of enthusiasm for reading, a kindergarten class recently hosted a ‘Millionaire Bash’ to celebrate their remarkable achievement of reading one million words over the school year. This charming event not only highlighted the importance of literacy but also instilled a sense of joy and accomplishment in the young…
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Transitioning to School: The Parental Stress is Real
Get Pregnant Fast As my child embarks on their kindergarten journey, the experience can only be described as overwhelming. The emotional rollercoaster has been intense—anxiety, excitement, fear, joy, relief, and anticipation have all made an appearance. Our primary goal was to secure a spot in our local alternative elementary school, a lottery-based institution we believed…
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Kindergarten Regrets: Reflecting on the Decision to Start Early
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, the decision of when to send your child to kindergarten can be daunting. For me, the experience began when my son, Ethan, was just 4 years old and attended his kindergarten orientation in May. I vividly remember how shy and reserved he was during the event; he hardly spoke…
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Boston Public Schools Embrace a Transformative Approach: Here’s Why It Matters
Get Pregnant Fast As my youngest son embarks on his kindergarten journey, I’ve been struck by a recurring sentiment he expresses: “There is just so much WORK!” When I inquire further, he shares his frustrations about long hours spent at his desk, filling out worksheets, resulting in feelings of boredom and restlessness. It’s tough to…
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The Pros and Cons of Postponing Kindergarten
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the decision of whether to delay your child’s entry into kindergarten can be a daunting task, especially if your little one was born just before the cutoff date. As a parent, you’re faced with the choice of sending your child to kindergarten as one of the youngest or holding them back…
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Today’s Kindergartens Are Missing the Mark
Get Pregnant Fast If you walk into a contemporary kindergarten classroom in the United States, you’re likely to observe a teacher guiding students through sight words, pairs of children reading to each other, and groups practicing basic math operations like addition and subtraction. You might catch glimpses of students exploring earth and plant science or…
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My Aspirations for My Special Needs Son Starting Kindergarten This Fall
Get Pregnant Fast In our favorite park, there’s a rare albino squirrel that captures everyone’s attention. It’s an unusual sight, darting up trees with a peculiar swagger, often keeping pace with strollers while fixing you with its striking red eyes. Its brilliant white fur makes you want to inspect it like a designer handbag at…
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I Didn’t Redshirt My Son, and Here’s What I Regret
Get Pregnant Fast When a child’s teacher reaches out for a conversation, the news is rarely positive. Occasionally, you might hear, “Your child is a prodigy, and we’re preparing him for his first TED Talk.” More often, though, it’s a different story. I found myself sitting in my office when my son’s kindergarten teacher reached…