tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8364208679169851823.post4400161467509456439..comments2024-01-04T09:56:16.420-07:00Comments on Frolic and Farce: Guest Post by my sister KamiAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14301232211779225287noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8364208679169851823.post-19620854434999486002012-09-23T13:31:13.619-06:002012-09-23T13:31:13.619-06:00Hi.. sorry for blog stalking, I was in your sister...Hi.. sorry for blog stalking, I was in your sister Kayli's ward for a while. Anyway, I completely agree with you that all-day kindergarten is too long, preschool is not helpful for some children, and that pushing too hard too soon is not the way to help kids succeed on future tests/live up to state standards. I think that it is a parent's job to ensure their child gets the education that meets their needs, and if you believe the school is not meeting you daughter's needs, dump them! Charter schools, homeschool, etc. may provide options that better fit your educational goals. Have you looked into your school district's public access policy? Some school districts allow homeschooled students to participate in only the public school activities they select- perhaps your daughter could participate in a Spanish class, and you and your husband could do the "immersion" part at home.Christina Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871794665952263997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8364208679169851823.post-48462158204882310932012-09-14T09:19:39.076-06:002012-09-14T09:19:39.076-06:00I agree with both "rants." I sent my old...I agree with both "rants." I sent my oldest to public school right after I had my baby due to postpartum problems and my daughter wanted to be busy, busy, busy. She attended our local public school for about 6 months -- from December to the end of the school year. The emphasis the school was placing on reading and math was fine except that every day the math lesson was 90 minutes long!! 90 minutes?! My daughter used to love math when I homeschooled her and this idea of burning kids out on math just angered me. On top of that, she had math "morning work" and math homework twice a week ("due by Friday" kind of thing). Anyway, suffice it to say, if a child is "behind" in math (as my daughter was because I chose to put off math for a year when I had her home), when on EARTH do they get the chance to catch up???? Thankfully she had three recesses otherwise I don't think sending her to school would have been wise at all. It goes without saying that she's not stepping foot into a public school until at least junior high. I cherish the preschool and elementary school years, as challenging as it can be. <br /><br />On another note, I find it interesting that here in Utah, the emphasis seems to be on preschool, but then when they get to kindergarten it's basically a review of what they learned in preschool! I've heard this from several close friends of mine, so I can't speak for myself...But nevertheless, I don't send my kids to preschool because the preschool years are short and precious to me. <br /><br />...I guess my rant is on preschool. :) <br /><br />Anyway, thank you for a terrific post! It certainly makes me grateful I have chosen to homeschool the elementary school years. :) <br /><br />Lynettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12293185166265516183noreply@blogger.com