Offered in-person for my son - WWYD?

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, I would send him for a quarter.

He may be ahead academically but there's more to kindergarten than just learning to read. It's been at least 18 months since he was in preschool, if he went.

+1. I would do it in a second. Don't kid yourself, OP, in believing that everything is just fine, because he can keep up academically.

And don't feel like I need to believe what other people think.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, I would send him for a quarter.

He may be ahead academically but there's more to kindergarten than just learning to read. It's been at least 18 months since he was in preschool, if he went.

OP here and what in particular would you be concerned that he's missing?

I bet PP is talking about social interaction, but you addressed that in your post already, he's getting it.

NP, but one thing to think about is simply classroom norms. That's a huge part of kindergarten. First grade teachers are usually able to assume kids already know them. Of course, they won't be able to next year.

OP I will also add that many families and kids who sent kids back into the building were surprised by how much their families benefited. It's obviously not universal, but I've seen it repeatedly.

He's got 12 years to learn how to behave in school I think he'll be fine if he starts next year.

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What school, out of curiosity? Trying to get a handle on which schools are actually getting extra kids back into classrooms.

I don’t think I’d take it in your circumstances. The teacher change + he doesn’t want to + social interactions already + thriving = why rock the boat for 2 months?

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That would be a no for us.

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Speaking as someone who has already dealt with teacher changes for my children this year, I would not do it just for the sake of a few months if your child is happy and in a good routine. Disruption and messing up a routine that is working is not worth it.

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No, too many changes for one quarter. There’s no reason to do this to him if he’s thriving with your current situation.

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Sounds like you should keep him home.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, I would send him for a quarter.

He may be ahead academically but there's more to kindergarten than just learning to read. It's been at least 18 months since he was in preschool, if he went.

OP here and what in particular would you be concerned that he's missing?

I bet PP is talking about social interaction, but you addressed that in your post already, he's getting it.

NP, but one thing to think about is simply classroom norms. That's a huge part of kindergarten. First grade teachers are usually able to assume kids already know them. Of course, they won't be able to next year.

OP I will also add that many families and kids who sent kids back into the building were surprised by how much their families benefited. It's obviously not universal, but I've seen it repeatedly.

He's got 12 years to learn how to behave in school I think he'll be fine if he starts next year.

Ditto. Some of the kids next fall will have had some in school time, a few days a week. So what. They will be coming off three months of summer. Teachers know there will be an adjustment next fall if all kids are in. They will all do fine. Don’t rock the boat of a good thing bc of wondering if he will adjust. He’s shown he can adjust by his behavior this year. As one poster said, sounds like you have a good sense of what will work for you your family. Go with that. Other people chiming in don’t know your situation. And your child has PLENTY of time to adjust!! Your child is lucky to have you thinking about both sides and deciding what is best for him and your family.

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Kids belong in school. He should go to school. How is this a question?

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I would send him. In-person school is always better than DL... unless your child has severe mental/emotional issues.

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If you feel like he's fine socially, and you're ok handling him at home all day, then it seems justified to keep him at home. Some of those neighborhood kids might go back to school, though.

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Not for one quarter and not for K, base on what you’ve said here.

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You'll send him to summer camp for a week. But not kindergarten for 2 1/2 months?

That doesn't make sense.

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Anonymous wrote:You'll send him to summer camp for a week. But not kindergarten for 2 1/2 months?

That doesn't make sense.

I’m not OP but yes, that makes perfect sense. Switching a teacher for one quarter is extreme and especially hard in K. That’s the difference.