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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The social emotional stuff is so much more important. It’s easy to teach a calm kid his letters but if a reader is screaming because his favorite center is over, the whole class gets derailed. [/quote]
This issue we experienced is that they didn't teach letters or letter sounds in kindergarten.  In writing workshop, unit 1, starting on the first day of kindergarten, was for the kids to write a personal narrative.  In reading workshop, the kids were expected to sit and read independently to themselves unless it was their turn with the teacher.  In both cases, the kids were expected come in knowing their letters and be starting to sound out words.  In my experience, a kid who is lost and can't complete the tasks is more likely to act out.

I'm not saying emotional stuff isn't very important, but letters and letter sounds are also helpful for readiness.  [/quote]

For us, at least, the "personal narrative" could be entirely pictures. I had a kid who came in writing, with admittedly horrible spelling, complete sentences. She ended kindergarten academically exactly where she started. I had a kid who came in recognizing most but not all letters and she's actually learned something in kindergarten. This kid had a near-cut-off birthday, and it's clear the kindergarten curriculum where we are caters to kids more like her than like my oldest.[/quote]

NP here.  You mean your kid who was one of the youngest was at the appropriate age for K?  Are you in MCPS?  I ask bc I have a son who will be 5 in August and we’re debating whether to send him to K this fall.  He knows his numbers and letters and can write his name and other words with help.  He’s starting to get sight words.  He’s also very empathetic and pretty good at following directions.  [/quote]

NP. Our son turned five end of july and went on time to MCPS and has been more than fine. Learning a lot and very happy. [/quote]

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