It was my son's first day today. They called me today about an opening and I took it. Im pooped. Im suprised hes even still awake. So I was wondering how many of you send or are going to send your kids to preschool or not and if so why not....or if so why do you think its good or wherever you want this conversation to go.
Aww, how did he like it? They just keep growing up on us! I don't send my kids to preschool, because i homeschool them. I want to have an active role in their educations, and i will continue to do so as long as it works for everyone. So far, it's been wonderful
My kids all loved Nursery School! Sage started last year, when she was 3, and just loved it. I do understand mamas who don't want to use preschool, though, especially if you are going ot be homeshcooling. There are no small children in our neighborhood, and Sage doesn't see her cousins her age, much, so Nursery School was really good for her. But every family is different.
He loved it! This preschool is more progressive like a co op. Some people go from the preschool to home schooling or regular schools and also they offer a "big school" next door to it that is runned the same way the preschool it runned.It's non profit etc. Plus I know the teachers there..they are already like family to us so it's not so "new" to SO MANY things to do there the kids run in to go...I stayed but I gave him his space the whole time and he wasn't even bothered by me not being around. He was having so much fun.
Both my boys went to preschool for 2 years each. This is my 4 year olds last year. I put my children in for a few different reason. Our family doesn't live close by and they don't have much interaction with other children. I wanted them to be able to handle being around other children. Another reason is to give them a break from me and me them. I am a stay at home Mom. I'm here 24/7. There are days it's wonderful and there are days I want to go sailing. Glad to hear Mason loved it. I know my boys love to come home from school and tell me about their day and all that they did.
No mine have and will not go to preschool because I home school them. I'm not one to send my child off to a stranger and have undermine what I have already taught her. Plus at least at home I know what she is being taught.
My brother and I went to preschool. Guess it was socialising and getting us in the swing of things ready for school. Not sure if I'd send my future children to one. Maybe to let them make friends and get out a bit, if I agree with the set up. Otherwise probably not as I plan to homeschool.
We decided to not send our son to preschool. We just didn't feel it was necessary. I caught a lot of hell from my side of the family over it (they have been against a lot of how I parent anyway *lol*), but my husband's side completely supported our decision. Now we're in the process of deciding whether to homeschool from here on out. Not sure what the right path is at this point really. Peace, and good luck.
Sometimes, if you can find a good one, preschool is great. I was fortunate enough to have an excellent Reggio Emilia school (similar to Montessori, but less structured, more art based) paid for as part of my university education. The thing you have to remember is that preschools have a lot more resources than you could ever possibly hope to afford. And sometimes it is good to send them for a few hours here and there. You get to have a breather, do some errands, drink some coffee/tea, you both get a break. No matter how good of a parent you think you are, it is still good to let your child interact in a meaningful way with children that they know and are familiar with, but are not in your family. In most pre-industrial societies, grandparents and the community play a much larger role in raising children than they do today. Don't take this burden soley on yourself. Give yourself a break and use child care once/twice a week. It will be healthy for you and your child.
This IS a good one. "The Roseville Community Preschool is a parent-participation preschool which focuses on the developmental needs of all children and structures its environment with respect to each child's particular learning style. The environment, inside and outside, is rich in the materials young children require in order to grow physically, intellectually and emotionally" This is an understatement...this place is really quite awsome.
Apple do you really get to hang out with Bev Bos when you are at Mason's school? If you do you are getting by far one of the BEST experinces in early childhood. I saw a Bev Bos video my freshman year at University and it changed my attitude about daily classroom functions. Honestly Bev is my hero. I someday hope to met her. Mason is getting are freaking great start at the Roseville center!!!
I see what you're saying, honestly I do, but as a stay-at-home mother, I decided a long time ago that I was going to be the one to care for my children. I would feel way too much guilt taking a "breather" by putting my children in daycare even once a week. It's one thing if they absolutely HAVE to be there, as in, the parents or parent need(s) to work to support their child(ren), but because mine do not need to, I choose to be the one caring for them. I try to steal at least a little time for myself here and there, and it feels good when I do. I just schedule it around when my husband is at home to keep an eye on the kids, or when a family member is wanting to spend time with them. Honestly though, "me" time is a rarity. I feel lost without my little ones around. I miss them when I'm away from them, even is it's just for an hour or so. But that's me. Peace.
Yes. I know her Like I said no joke this is a great place. And great people. Her whole family is wonderful. And the staff. Bev is one of my heros as well.
My first went to preschool because at the time I was a single mom and had no choice. He hated it because of the little bullies. None of my other kids (3) have stepped foot inside a gschool because we home educate. We have had bad experiences though. I didn't really see it as an opportunity for us because the kids already had plenty of friends, events, and a real active natural curiousity about everything. Preschool just didn't really have a whole lot to offer us. You can still get a break even if you home educate. Around here moms get together and hammer out swapping childcare so the other mom can have a little me time and the kids get to play and socialize. So it all works out. I am happy to hear your little guy had a good experience. I hope they continue. Weren't you looking into the Waldorf schools? How did that all turn out?
For preschool waldorf is just too expensive for us but this school has sort of the same ideas about education as waldorf.
if the preschool is good - its good for kids. if the preschool isn't good - its not good for kids. Thats my two cents. "If it hasn't been in the Hand... and the Body... it can't be in the Brain!" - Bev Bos "It is not our job to get children ready for school, but to get schools ready for children." - Docia Zavitkovsky "Our definition of belonging for young children is a place where they feel comfortable enough to play without having to look over their shoulders seeking approval or dodging disapproval, to explore without fear, to redefine their space, to use materials to create a personal sense of order, patterns and structure." - Staff, Roseville Community Preschool
