I think we are heading to public K next month!

My hubby is convinced that our 5 year old is better off at public K. I know its true - he loves kids and will thrive with other children his age.
I am sad! I am having my last month teaching him myself here. I was thinking to supplementing with higher level but that wont happen since he will be coming home at 4pm after school... too late to do anything really. I am sad sad sad!
He was doing math this morning and i thought i would take a camera and do some clips for my memory of him with me
Here it is... my boy! isnt he cute?!
VideoClip here

 

That's really great he's doing 2nd grade math. If he's advanced in other subjects as well, he'll probably be bored in kindergarten. There won't be much challenge and that tends to be frustrating.

If you're putting him in K for association, why not homeschool him and join a co-op or take enrichment classes for that? Then he can do whatever level he is ready for.

 

That's what I was thinking. He might be better off at home. Most children are. My 13 yo is very very social he is doing much better at home than he ever was in PS. JMHO.

 

That would also be my suggestion.

I don't want my children learning the sort of social skills P.S. dishes out.

 

Good job, Mom. He's doing great!

I'm sorry you are sad. I would be, too.

 

I agree with everyone else. He's already doing 2nd grade he may find Kindergarten boring and lose his interest of learning. If you don't mind me asking...What are the reasons for putting him in public school? From seeing some of your other videos he seems pretty social already. He doesn't need to get that from a public school.

 

we did COOP before - it was horrible. High school of moms all over again lol... the moms were grouping and leaving new people out. It was bad!

I know i have more coops here that i need to check out.

He is also very fluent in reading and wring.... by the way...

 

we tryed Summer School (from our K he will be attanding) - atthe end he came to the teacher and said "i wish i could do harder numbers".. she said "honey, you understand its only Kindergarten!"
Right there I wanted to fight my husband to homeschool him for at least during his K age.

At summer school they were tracing numbers by the way.

 

the reason to put him in K because my husband things he will develop better in daily group of kids his age. Period! lol

 

This is exactly why we're homeschooling. Hopefully your son will voice how bored he is and convince your hubby not to make him stay.

 

He is cute and smart and I love that sweet smile ((((hugs)))))

 

He is adorable! I hope things work out to be what is best for him, no matter what everyone's opinions are right now.

 

Thank you guys!!!!

 

I was going to say the same thing. Most and I mean most children are much better off at home. I have been at this for 19 yrs so far and have been involved with a lot of families. Home education is much better for the more advanced and the children that work at a slower pace. I have had both. The thing is they can work at their own speed. And as far as socialization. You can pick what kind of "socialization" they are exposed to at home. My older children had to endure several years of public school because I had never heard of home school back then. The very week I learned of it they were HOME. lol I hope you all reconsider. If your husband just needs more proof you can so much info online for him.

 

i am 100% for homeschooling! i want to do this for at least elementary years so bad!

 

What about some kind of sports for the "socialization" thing? He isn't old enough yet, but once he is starting 1st grade, then he could start Cub Scouts, we love scouting here and there is always things going on to give him that "field trip" and "hanging out with friends" feeling.

I wish you much luck no matter what direction you go. Remember nothing is perminate, you can bring him home any time you choose

 

Like Bren, we tried the ps route first. Actually, even though I had toyed with the idea, I had NEVER planned on homeschooling. Both of my children were in ps first.

It was a horrible experience in SO many ways. I won't tell you those stories. But I will tell you it was a huge red flag when my dd was playing with imaginary friends every single recess, and when my super social ds was sitting alone at lunch every day. That ISN'T why we pulled them, but it was one of the many things that kept me awake nights.

Hopefully it all works out for you The good thing is you can start homeschooling any time- you don't have to wait for summer vaca or something convenient for the school system. So if it doesn't work out, you still have options.

 

He is going to be SOOOO bored in Kindergarten. He reads, he writes, and he does double digit math...there's nothing left for them to teach him until he gets to 3rd or 4th grade! I bet even the teachers would encourage you to keep him home. You should have a heart to heart with the teacher. If you get a really good teacher, he/she may find ways to keep him involved.

 

The main concern I can see with enrolling him is how advanced he is. He is either going to be super bored which can lead to TROUBLE or they will try and place him ahead of his age group and then the social issues will lead to TROUBLE. I tend to agree that he is much better off at home and finding a co-op that is more welcoming. Also, there is always church groups, scouts, team sports, etc. to help boost his social interaction if that is the concern that is propelling your hubby I am a certified teacher that refuses to send my babies to PS unless it is absolutely necessary and so I've seen what your sweet little guy has ahead of him in the system. Good Luck with your decision

 

he defenatly doesnt have any business with kids a year older than him (emotion maturity wise). We tried 1 month for summer school and he really clicked with all the kids in his class. Kids his age thats the place to be for him.

I am leaning towards homeschooling him during his K age. And i talked to my husband and he thinks he can deal with it WoooHooooo!!!! but not pass K though. So i am thinking I have 1 more year with him at home.

But thats where it gets tricky. Every time i convince myself to homeschool OR PS i immediately think i am making a bad choice... i am just afraid to jump in and realize it would be a bad choice...