Tag: school readiness
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Mom, I’m Afraid of First Grade
Get Pregnant Fast When my child shared his anxiety about starting first grade, I found myself slipping into a reflexive response, drawing on my own past experiences. I, too, am the child of immigrants. A few years ago, I moved from my homeland to North America with my partner. Although we communicate in English at…
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Why I Chose Not to Force My Distressed Child Into Kindergarten
Get Pregnant Fast Starting school is a significant milestone for any child, marking their first step into a new world filled with learning and social interaction. The experience can feel overwhelming, both for parents and children. As a parent, you prepare by purchasing a lunchbox, a backpack, and new shoes, all while discussing the importance…
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Tomorrow, I Will Let My Little One Go
Get Pregnant Fast Tomorrow marks a significant milestone, and I find myself gripping the emotions tightly. I will wake up early, engage in a brief moment of quiet reflection through reading and praying, and then I will sneak downstairs to whip up breakfast. Afterward, I’ll tiptoe back upstairs to plant soft kisses on my children’s…
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One School’s Checklist Highlights How Kindergarten Has Become the New First Grade
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating school can be a daunting experience for both children and their parents. With mounting schedules, homework, grades, and an array of social dynamics to juggle, the pressure seems to only increase with each passing year. Recently, parents of soon-to-be kindergartners in a Tennessee district were faced with a particularly overwhelming letter…
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Navigating Kindergarten: A Parent’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast As the new school year approaches, I find myself inhaling the fresh scent of a box of brand new crayons. This year marks a significant milestone for me: my eldest child, my little star, is gearing up to start kindergarten. It’s a moment that’s both exhilarating and bittersweet. My daughter, whom I…
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25 Concerns Moms Have About the First Day of Kindergarten
Get Pregnant Fast As my eldest child prepares to start kindergarten in just a few weeks, I find myself filled with a mix of excitement and anxiety. He’ll be boarding a big yellow bus packed with kids, many of whom are older, all while facing new expectations and responsibilities. Like any mom, I’m thrilled to…
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If Kindergarten Were Less Like First Grade, We Might Not Need to Delay Enrollment
Get Pregnant Fast A recent study has revealed that postponing kindergarten until children reach the age of seven can lead to significant advantages. The research indicates that this delay enhances students’ ability to self-regulate their attention and hyperactivity levels when they eventually enter school. The report, titled “The Gift of Time? School Starting Age and…
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Kindergarten Is Around the Corner, and I’m Not Prepared
Get Pregnant Fast As summer winds down, the reality of kindergarten looms large, and honestly, I’m feeling anything but ready. My husband heads off to work, leaving me at home with all three kids, and I find myself glancing at the clock as if it holds the key to our daily entertainment. With everyone home,…