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@rockysalamander, you know I could technically homeschool him because I'm not currently working but I really thought that school would be good or his social development, not because I think homeschooled children are socially isolated (that is a common misconception) but because I'm not the best at being social so wouldn't want that to rub off on him. Maybe if I manage to find a job we will put him in private school or if not look into the magnet schools. You get my utmost respect for homeschooling, it is not an easy job.
@kipari, it's so interesting to read about how other countries educate their children. When I picked him up from school today he told me that he watched at least two shows today because the teacher was testing, so she sits them in front of the television while she tests?! Why not give them the packet of writing to work on that came home as more homework today? On one hand I absolutely hate that he is watching television at school and on the other I don't want to create a wedge between him and his teacher for his first year of school.
@Tartansparkles, makes sense to use the flashcard and then introduce the reading book and 15 minutes is a good amount of time, not so much that they lose interest and not too little to get any actual progress made.
@Daisys and Diamonds, kids don't get to be kids in the U.S. because it's all about test scores and funding, that is all the districts care about, not the well being of the kids unfortunately.
@kipari, it's so interesting to read about how other countries educate their children. When I picked him up from school today he told me that he watched at least two shows today because the teacher was testing, so she sits them in front of the television while she tests?! Why not give them the packet of writing to work on that came home as more homework today? On one hand I absolutely hate that he is watching television at school and on the other I don't want to create a wedge between him and his teacher for his first year of school.
@Tartansparkles, makes sense to use the flashcard and then introduce the reading book and 15 minutes is a good amount of time, not so much that they lose interest and not too little to get any actual progress made.
@Daisys and Diamonds, kids don't get to be kids in the U.S. because it's all about test scores and funding, that is all the districts care about, not the well being of the kids unfortunately.