tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063543737186349943.post2641949229483460436..comments2023-10-03T03:53:59.182-07:00Comments on It's Spelled C-A-I-T-L-I-N: The Preschool DebateCaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09581232345782115891noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063543737186349943.post-13001343974766139362012-09-04T15:29:46.664-07:002012-09-04T15:29:46.664-07:00I totally get what you're saying. We were all ...I totally get what you're saying. We were all geared up to send T Rex to preschool this fall. Then we tried to enroll him in a summer reading program and he tested at 1st grade level. They said they could not take him because he was too young to be with the 1st grader group. We decided to hold off on preschool for the time being. We decided we'll reconsider as kindergarten gets closer and see if we want to get him started for socialization and structure purposes. Things like learning to wait in line or raising his hand to answer a question. Things I don't do while we have "home preschool" because there are just two kids. <br /><br />I understand the looks or tones folks give. It happened this weekend. It's kind of an uncomfortable conversation but in the end I find them defending their decision to utilize preschool. Especially when our child is doing more than their 1st grader in a super expensive private school.<br /><br />My mother, the former preschool teacher and director, is not the least bit worried about our son going to school. She does admit he needs to learn a few things and get used to being away from all of us at home but she says that if we wanted to start him a couple months before kindergarten it will likely be enough. However, if we opt not to, he'll probably adapt just fine.<br /><br />Don't let those folks get to you. We totally understand and are in the same exact boat. As you say, the decision is not a final one and you never know what things down the road will look like. For now, though, be comfortable with your decision and enjoy this year at home with the kids. I know I am.T Rex Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581711492269619311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063543737186349943.post-2944887039630866162012-09-04T12:25:38.684-07:002012-09-04T12:25:38.684-07:00You so don't have to defend your decision!! (W...You so don't have to defend your decision!! (Well, maybe you do … I'm sure lots of people tell you their opinion about it all the time.) Sounds like he is more than ready for Kindergarten!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.com