PreSchool Denver

by jensebert

Question by Fariha M: What age should children start kindergarten?
My school district sets a strict cut-off for starting KG & grade 1. The child in question must be 5 on Sept 1 of that school year to start KG and 6 to start grade 1. If your child turns 5 on Sept 2, you must wait a year. That leaves nearly 6-year olds starting kindergarten (which I think is shameful.) My son was born in October, and falls into this category. Are there any ways around this?

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Answer by pru
homeschool... at least until the age thing doesn't apply

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Question by Spaceboy: What should incoming kindergarten students be able to do?
My daughter will be in kindergarten next fall. I was wondering about some of the things she should be expected to do. She cannot read yet, but she knows her alphabet and the sounds letters make. She is starting to sight read (recognize words). She is very verbal, and she has terrific fine motor skills. I guess I am most concerned whether or not she needs to be able to read by day one.

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Answer by Lyrical Darla
It sounds like she is on track to me. My son's Pre-K teacher told me that Kindergarteners need to know the alphabet and the sounds, know how to write the letters, and have a basic knowledge of numbers (counting, etc).

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Question by Teresa M: Should I take my daughter out of nursery school?
My daughter is 28 mnths old. She started nursery 6 wks ago. 2 evenings a week, 3 hours an evening. She is an only child and I wanted her to start mixing with other children & having fun with kids her own age. She absolutely loves going. Doesnt want to leave at home time and is very fond of her teacher already. The only problem is she has been sick almost every week since she started. She has picked up colds, eye infection, ear infection, chest infection, throat infection and a gastric bug since she started. The poor thing has never been so run down and ill. I was at the doctor yet again and she advised me to keep her out of nursery for a few weeks. Doctor said her immune system is very low and needs time to get fully better. Is there any point in letting her go back? Because she has not been around kids so much in the past does this mean she will pick up everything that is going. I feel so bad about keeping her out, she asks to go to nursery every day. Should I keep her out altogether?

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Answer by Hberry
These type of things happen when children are around each other...But you should be comfortable with the school and that they keep it disinfected, and clean, b/c this is very important with 2 yr olds...It might take her a while to biuld up immunity to these types of sickness, but iit will be worth it.

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Question by Mrs Heather Schabby, M&D Goddess: Should I charge for a "semi" preschool curriculum?
I run a small daycare from my home in which I care for 4 children. Their ages are 1 month, 19 months, 2 years, and 4 years. The 4 year old and the 1 month old are siblings.

Recently, the mother of the 4 year old has been becoming frustrated that I don't teach her child everything like reading and writing with a very structured schedule. My take on it is I am a daycare, not a preschool. Her child is a slow learner, I just taught him how to count and recognize numbers about 8 months ago, and we are currently working on letter recognition. However, I have already taught the 2 year old how to recognize numbers 1-10, count, and also some letter recognition.

I'm not doubting my teaching skills because I have taught many children numbers, reading, and writing before. The mother thinks what I do with her son is not enough, and she's frustrated that I'm not teaching him more.

I decided maybe I should offer her somewhat of a preschool curriculum. Obviously not a full one -- I have other children not yet of age who wouldn't be able to participate, so I could only work with him specifically during certain times. If I offer her this, should I charge her or do it for free? If I do charge, how much should I charge?

She's a close friend of mine, so I already give her a discount. She only pays me $ 135 a week for full time care.

*I also feel like I should add that on top of the issue of being slow to learn, he also has behavioral issues where he attacks people and hurts them pretty badly. I've already instructed them to put him in therapy, which he was in once before but they took him out -- I said he had to go back or he'd have to be removed from my program for the safety of myself and others.
I do have 6 ECE credits and am a registered business. The credits as well as my years of experience do qualify me to teach in a preschool in my state. (Just wanted to let you know.)

And yes, I am very concerned about the behavioral issues as well. He is MUCH worse at home, actually -- his behavior improves under my care where there is discipline. Unfortunately, there isn't much discipline at home and he has typically 4-5 episodes of physical attacks a month where he actually has caused me to bleed on a couple of occasions.
Also I should add I was his nanny when he was younger but the parents could no longer afford me so put him in daycare. He got kicked out of his last daycare when he was 2 for his "attacks" on people and his violent/aggressive behavior. Now, 2 years later I'm getting blamed for it even though he was ejected from his last daycare for it!

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Answer by Ian
I think she should be more concerned with his behavioral issues than with his reading and writing at 4yo! I didn't have any letter recognition until I went to first grade at age 6 and it didn't do me any harm... I scored a 720 on my SAT verbal, even though English is my third language. Plenty of 4yos don't have letter recognition.

Anyway, I'd definitely charge her for the materials you use, like textbooks, etc. Aside from that it's completely up to you, considering you're such close friends. I probably would charge more, but that's me.

Edit: he's too old for early intervention, but if she can get him diagnosed with something, then the local school district will have to pay for therapy and stuff. Sounds like she doesn't have a lot of money, so she probably should look into that. If he's aggressive, it should be easy to get him diagnosed with *something*, maybe ADD or ODD. I'm not fond of labeling kids, but if it gets money for treatment, go for it.

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Question by mrsmadrigal23: What should I expect in a child development class?
I am going to be taking a child development program to get certified to work at private daycares or as a private school preschool teacher. What should I expect in the classes? Is there alot of test ,is it fairly easy? What does the work consist of, is it mostly book work or hands on?

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Answer by glintar s
a lot of kid talk, and useless stuff. Aight peace my african sista

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Question by Pink: what school supplies should i get my daughter for preschool?
she is starting preschool sept 8th. i am so excited for her and also excited for me! the free time for me, and the learning and meeting new friends for her she is an only child even though i take care of my niece and she lives with me she is 5 and she is going to 1st grade. she has 1st grade school supplies but what do i get for a 4 year old starting preschool its full time preschool from 9:15 til 3:55 just like regular school. i am so excited for her. she is very excited i got my niece a book bag and my baby was so excited that this year she could pick out 1 too she smiled all the way to the register and didnt want the lady to put it in a bag she had to wear it out the store, they got the same big girl book bags. ahh im soo excited, i think im more excited than her!

but back to my question what kind of school supplies do i get for a 4 year old starting preschool? because i no she doesn't need all the same things my niece does.

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Answer by Mandi K
My daughter didnt need any supplies to take to preschool.
Every school is different though. Ask her teacher.

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Question by *I Love Being Their Mommy*: How should I go about picking daycare?
I am a mommy of a 1 & 3 year old little girl. I've never had them In daycare, & Never left them with anyone other than my family & Their daddy's family. I was wondering If someone could give me some questions that I should ask (Not that I don't already have a million; lol) & Maybe give me some tips on choosing the right daycare for my little ones! Thanks.

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Answer by MegS
Asking around other parents might be able to point you in the right direction. Visit the places you are thinking about. Don't settle for just the tour and BS the center director will give you. Ask to sit in the room and talk to the teachers. Try not to be intimidating, just friendly. See how they interact with the kids. Ask what kind of activities they do. Just be nice and a good teacher will understand. Let them know you are looking for the right fit, not critiquing their teaching style. A good center will have administrative staff that is nice to the teachers.
Rooms should be clean but if they are to perfect the staff is spending more time on cleaning than the kids. "Lived in" is the best look. Decent space for the number of kids. Toys!
Find out the laws in your area that regulate how many kids are allowed per teacher. Make sure the center is in compliance. At least ask them about it.
I only worked for chain centers, things might be a little different with at home places.

Just look for a good fit. Talk to the teachers, make sure they seem happy. Over worked teachers might mean the kids are not getting enough individual attention. It's a hard job. Be nice to the teachers, remember how crazy your life can be and they have that times however many kids plus their personal life.
Nannies are great, I was one. I liked how close I was with the child and the whole extended family. I knew their schedule and could keep the son on it. That meant a smooth transition between me and Mom. I went to their house, making Mom's life easier. Get references, have interviews, have a potential nanny come spend a whole day with you so they can see how you interact w/ your child, and vice versa.
Good luck!

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3 Reasons Why You Should Teach Your Preschooler to Read

The reason for this is that babies are linguistic geniuses. That means that they are programmed to learn language during the first years of life. Parents that know this can really benefit their preschooler by introducing language at a time when it is easiest to learn.

Preschoolers are able to learn language easily.

If you are bilingual you can speak to your child in multiple languages and your preschooler will be able to speak both languages with ease and without error. But what is you are not able to speak more than one language? How can you benefit your child during this critical period of development?

Your preschooler's developing brain is not partial to what language you teach them. At birth all languages are foreign, but the brain will focus in on the languages in your child's environment and those are the languages your child will learn.

Language does not necessarily include only spoken language. Small children and preschoolers are able to learn sign language and written language. Preschoolers are able to learn to read during this period of their lives with ease and speed. This is exciting news for those of us who want to make the most of this critical period but do not speak foreign languages.

Preschoolers think learning to read is fun.

Have you ever noticed that your preschooler has an incredible desire to learn new things? Babies are born with a zest to learn as much as they can during their first years of life. This excitement over learning is a key factor in successfully teaching your preschooler to read. This desire to learn is one of the number one reasons that preschoolers can learn to read easily and quickly.

Teaching your preschooler to read will foster a love of learning in your child.

When parents and caregivers set out to teach their preschooler to read, they are investing in their child's future. Reading to your child is one of the most beneficial activities you can do with your child. Reading to your preschooler will aid in the development of their vocabulary and their grasp of the written word. Since written language differs from the way we speak, we help our children to understand the flow of the written word when we read to our children. There is so much to learn from books. Spend time every day reading to your preschooler.

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Question by Lani: what should i get my preschool education instructor?
i cant decide on what to get her, i want it to be something unique any ideas for gifts?

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Answer by LOOLOO
gift cards are great for teachers llike for Borders or Amazon or any place that you would like to shop~

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Question by Chas: What degrees should I get so I can eventually open my own daycare/preschool? Business? Education?
I will be starting to take my first college classes very soon to get a bachelors degree. The school I will be attending is University of Phoenix online. They offer alot of business degrees and a few elementary education classes. They also offer a certificate for early childhood education. My goal is to open my own preschool/daycare someday. What kind of degrees should I get? Would you recommend certificates?

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Answer by mothernature79
I recommend you take your 90 clock hours in Early Child Development, some community centers and Head Starts offer that course either free, or for a small fee. Call your local Bord of Childcare and get more information on where it is held. If you want to open a childcare center or preschool, I would recommend majoring in Early Childhood Ed., and minoring in Buisness Management.

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Must Have Classroom Supplies for Students: What You Should Know

As back-to-school season is approaching, it's time to start thinking about a fashionable yet comfortable way to carry around school supplies and other necessities. While some of you may be starting school in a week or so, most schools won't start for another month. That got to thinking about how to best shop for school supplies: how should we budget our money for the back to school supplies season? Here in this article, we will discuss which school supplies are truly essential and should we pay for quality?

The pencil pouches, pens, stencils, art boxes, and backpacks are screaming for you to buy and fill them up. Which school supplies should we spend money on? There are essentials and the non-essentials, but although something may not be essential to another child doesn't necessarily mean that your child isn't in need of it. School supply lists are lengthier than what used to be few years back; children are more active in the classroom nowadays.

Backpacks

Full-size backpack trends change yearly -- when supply stores are loaded with them prior to the back-to-school rush. Current trends in backpacks include retro backpack styles and colors, bright colors and patterns, abstract patterns and black, red and white and backpacks equipped with slots and pockets for the latest technology. Look for durable zippers that zip up and down easily, and check that the seams are double-stitched and secure.

Whether you need durability, security or just another trendy accessory to add to your kid's already fabulous back-to-school outfit -- there's a backpack with your child name on it. You can also choose a waterproof backpack that will keeps books and paper dry.

Clipboards

Have you ever observed after sitting in a desk all day, sometimes kids just want to flop onto a cozy chair or comfy corner and do their work there? That's why teachers keep a box of clipboards in the classroom as a valuable, mobile organizing tool for the classroom to help your kid create a personalized clipboard that your child will want to use every time there is homework to do. Clipboards are a very practical and very useful gift to children.

What Should We Buy Cheap and In Bulk?

Pencils

You should purchase packages of standard pencils when they go on sale in August and September.

Pens

Speaking from experience, young students lose pens all the time. You can stick to regular ballpoint pens and purchase them in bulk at the beginning of the school year when they are cheapest.

Notebooks

Your children will definitely end up using one or two notebooks during the school year. it's a better move to buy a few in September when they are at their cheapes.

Folders

September is a great time to buy supplies as you can buy many things in bulk for pennies, such as folders and notebooks.

What "Extras" We Should Have On Hand

Lunch Box

Speaking from experience, young students lose lunch box easily. Your kid will most likely lose one at some point. So, you can keep an extra, generic lunch box in storage so you don't have the pressure to pay for a replacement during the school year.

Ruler, Glue, Scissors, Markers and Crayons

Have extras of all these art supplies available so that your children have them readily available for all their school projects.

Permanent Marker

You'll need to mark the items your children bring to school - their lunch boxes, and backpacks should be labeled so that you'll easily recover them if they are ever lost or misplaced. You don't want to have to buy replacement items.

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Question by YummyMummytoDylan&Riley: What questions should I ask when phoning daycares?
I am currently starting to look for a daycare for my son for september when I move to go to school. I am phoning the daycares today and am going to check them out on Thursday. What questions should I ask when phoning them? Sorry i have no idea and help would be appreciated!

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Answer by Momto2inFL
Prices of course, what that includes, breakfast, snack, lunch, etc. Ask if you'll be providing diapers and wipes...my daycare has me bring diapers but they provide wipes.

Ask about their sick policy. Will they give medicine for you with a doctor's note? (Some places want you to only give out medicine)

Holiday pay. I know if my daycare closes on her own, we don't pay for that day. If she closes because it's a national holiday, we still pay her. Just be sure you're clearly understood here so there are no issues down the road.

A HUGE one to ask about is discipline policy. What do they do to kids when they do wrong? Do they ask the parent? Do they use time out?

As about nap times? Snack times? Etc?

Late pick ups? Some places charge $ 1 a min you're late. Ask about this just in case.

Best of luck! Most importantly, trust your instincts!!!

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Question by smuz06: Do you think the government should fund public preschool education?
Do you think under Obama's education plan that the government should make preschool a public good? Should this be the choice of local governments or a federal matter? Maybe local communities should be left to control this matter, as they could tax or raise funds on their towns behalf for better education.

What do you think?

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Answer by Longhaired Hussein Person
Of course. It should be a federal priority for universal pre-school.

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Question by Amber: In a preschool classroom, how long should free choice time be?
It seems to be a question around here about how much uninterupted free-play time should be provided in a preschool classroom. If there are any Head Start/MSRP teachers out there...what does your guidelines state and what research is behind it?

I'm very interested in the research behind your answer, thanks!

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Answer by Love2teach
Hello!

I am a certified teacher who has been teaching for 14 years - the last 6 within a public school that uses the High Scope Approach for the preschool and kindergarten. I am in an Abbott, or urban district in NJ.

The children come in at 7:30am for breakfast and are given free choice with an aide from about 8:00am until 8:30am. The certified teachers come in at 8:30am. Circle time begins about 8:45am which is followed by small groups, then outside or gym time. The children then do planning time followed by a one hour period of "work" time - which is a play time encouraging socialization. After the hour, there is a recall period followed by music and movement, then lunch and nap. After nap time - about 2:00pm the children are given a large group lesson. From 2:30pm-3:00pm again, there is free choice. The certified teachers leave about 3:00pm.

The children are probably given about 2 hours daily for free choice - but keep in mind that there are rules to follow during this time. The children that are in the wrap around program (from 3:00pm-5:00pm are given math or literacy activities to do, since it is after the High Scope time.

If you have any questions, please email me!

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Question by Leah: What should I minor in with a child development and family studies major?
I am a child development and family studies major. I am planning to open my own daycare but I am not sure what I should minor in whether it be business, communication, or something else.

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Answer by Taco
Philosophy.

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Question by jandismommie: What end of the year gift should I get for my sons Preschool teacher?
I would like to give my sons Preschool teacher something small to tell her Thank You for everything she has done for my son this year. What would be a good gift to give her? Thank You!
Jamie-Can you get the engraving done the same day or do you have to come back for it?

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Answer by eter81999
My mom gave mine a frog or a mechanical talking frog with roses

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Question by 12252: What should preschool classroom look like?
I got a preschool job at a school and the teacher before me had nothing on the walls or bulletin boards. I was socked but there is a reason why I now have her job. I am a new teacher and I don’t have much money but I know I am going to have to pour money into this classroom because it has nothing. Parents what do you most want from your preschool teacher and what do you think your child’s room should look like.

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Answer by njyecats
Definitely stuff with the Alphabet and Numbers.

Lots of colors!

Big Calendar

My son's daycare has Sesame Street character's on the walls.

Play stations

Those are the only ideas I have right now

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Answer by carefreeisme2
http://www.ehow.com/list_6499919_flower-games-kids.html

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Question by loveangelmusicbabies: At what age should you send your child to nursery school?
My son is two, I figured I would send him to nursery school when he was 4, kindergarten when he was 5, then off to first grade at 6.

My friends are all telling me he needs to go at 3.......? Is that a new thing?
I currently am working full time, and we have a wonderful babysitter that we LOVE and he is around other children everyday. But at what age should he be getting professional schooling?

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Answer by silverbirch
Mine went at 6 months - loved it. I would say the earlier the better.

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Question by Amy27: When should I start preschool for my daughter?
She is turning 4 in April and I'm wondering about preschool. She has never been in any kind of day care & hasn't been exposed to babysitting much. I'm worried about putting her in preschool, but don't want her to be behind when school starts. I also know she could use the social interaction but am afraid preschool will be too much for her since she isn't use to being away from home that much. Any thoughts/suggestions from other mothers of preschoolers?
She is 3, but will turn 4 in April 2008. There seems to be some confusion.

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Answer by Dalice Nelson
I think this fall would be the time to start her. you can make it very part time if you kind of want to ease her in. Maybe just mornings or even 3 mornings a week?

Wait. I misread. She turns 4 NEXT April. So, next fall for preschool. ALthough, again, a couple mornings a week might be a good place to start.

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