My son was 4 in december. He is at preschool 3 days a week. He is full of beans and does have a short attention span for things he isn't interested in.
His teachers want to have a chat with me about this. I'm thinking if they mention ADHD I will not be impressed at all !!! They are concerned he won't be ready for school next year. It's only March I told them and I think he will go to school in 2018 as he will turn 6 in dec 2017. He has had his whole world turned upside down in the past year as I left his abusive father and family issues, but hes happy and thriving and has coped with everything so well. I guess my question is, how would you handle the teachers? Has anyone jhad a similar thing happen? Oh they also said we will evulate him to see if he's ready for school next year and I'm thinking hang on. I will decide when he starts school.
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I think it's routine that they start evaluating and opening dialogue with you and getting ready and they do a school Readiness program towards the end of the year for the ones going off to school.
You need to speak with them honestly, let them know you're leaning towards 2018 or that you're sure, if you've already decided.
It seems you both actually agree about the idea of him not starting next year.
They were actually shocked I suggested he may not start school until 08. And went on to say we'll wait till we evaluate him. Just don't like their bossy attitude. Its not up to them to decide. I still haven't decided. Its too early yet.
They are shocked because most families are trying to get there kids in to school earlier. So when a parent says they'd prefer to start the child later it is actually shocking!
Honestly that's not my experience, many many parents are choosing to start the year they turn six. Also preschool don't have any investment, they should realise it's your choice and help and inform your decision.
I just wonder if you're seeing this from a defensive point of view? Maybe considering everything you've been through. Preschool should do what they're doing, but the idea is to work together and for you to be supported x
It's actually not to early. This is pretty routine. They are doing there jobs. If they didn't do there jobs then parents would be complaining.
Even if you don't plan to send him next year it's a useful process. See it as a process. Hear what they have to say.
Then say what you want to say in a formal setting. There will be minutes at the meeting so you can state your plans and that way it sinks in more.