Just seeking some opinion on Preschool. Adelynn is going to be 3 in November and I realize that she's not old enough to start the real thing yet, however, I have been tossing around idea's in my head on what I can do to start introducing her to education and learning, and to expound on her already bright intelligence. There are several different things available, and all sorts of curriculum options and fun activities, but I was just wondering if any of you have had experience with Cooperative Preschool, and what did you think of it? Also, is there any of you out there who would be interested in starting a cooperative preschool, or who are already in one and have room for more, or know of anyone who is doing one in my area? Just some of my thoughts and questions. Any feedback would be great, thanks!
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I really, really wish that we lived close, I would do it with you. This past year I tried to do one with a few mom friends, with kids similar in age to Kenna. Here is one of the problems I ran into: The other moms weren't as commited as I was. They cxled all the time, I hosted 99% of it, etc. If you are going to do it, make sure the others are willing to help. If you want a few good sites let me know, I'll email them. I got them from my SIL who was a 1st grade teacher and runs a preschool out of her home. Good Luck!
That is so crazy that Adi is going to be 3 in a few months! I think the cooperative preschool is a great idea--especially if you can find a good group! You'll have to let us know what you decide!
I'm looking for something similar for Tydon. I've got my eye open for something around here, too bad we aren't neighbors :) For now I signed him up for itty-bitty football!! He's going to love it...
I did this twice with each of my kids. They both loved it and I felt it was really good for all of us. I have some great ideas for organizing a group and a curriculum if you decide to do it. It saves money and gives them a head start on a lot of skills.
What's a Cooperative Preschool? I'm putting Yazee in a Montessori School in January. They'll take her now, but I want to wait til she's 3. Good luck!
Don't know -- we never did preschool as kids, but we were blessed to have SuperWoman for our mom. I missed the day they were handing out the SuperWoman genes, so I'm afraid my kids don't have that advantage, and the only preschool around here that I'd trust putting my kids in is still too far away to do every day for only a couple of hours ... so basically, I don't have anything to add. Sorry!
Personally, I don't think Preschool is as necessary as some will make it sound. But if you just want to do it for fun, that's another thing. I hadn't even thought of the fact that Quincy is preschool age until another mom in my ward asked if I wanted to join a group of them who are just going to do a field trip once a month. I think that's low-key enough for me. If you want to join in on that, let me know!
Hey Ash!
I can't say that I have any experience in preschool yet. However, I have watched my sister send her children to preschool and I was amazed at how much they learned and how much has stuck with them. It seems like a good idea to me to get started with learning has early as possible.
I don't know Ash. My thoughts are that I don't want to push too much school on my kids too early. It seriously becomes ALOT of school soon enough. Brennen misses the deadline next year for kindergarten but I am not even putting him in preschool this year, and he's even the right age! I totally think that you should still work with your kids and teach them while they're young, but I would hesitate starting a "school" type setting too early. JUST MY OPINION THOUGH! I hope I don't offend anyone. Good luck and I hope you figure it out.
I sent my oldest to preschool for 2 years and regretted it bigtime. My others I only sent for one year, and mainly just for somewhere fun for them to go and to practice being away from me for a couple hours, twice a week. I wasn't really worried about my kids academically (don't get me wrong, I care about academics, but the kind of stuff you learn in preschool you just kind of naturally teach them as a mom anyway), but it was good for them socially. But again, I liked doing it only the one year. I think with my oldest I was just over-excited to get him going; now I want to cling to my kiddos as long as I can before I send them away because I realize school comes soon enough! I'm sure you'll enjoy whatever you decide to do, though. I did Kindermusic with my second child when she was two, and that was a blast. Do you have that in your area?
I totally think that Adi and you would love this. And great job on the kitchen. Looking awesome. Hope you guys are enjoying the rest of summer!! Love ya Kristen
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