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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes and most of it revolves around being able to sit still and be bored out of her mind. I'm not trying to be funny but it's actually a skill. I've had two go through this and one did great and was very happy. The other couldn't stand it and acted out but was fine by 1st grade.

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I think many of us know that, and we know that there are social benefits to K.  That being said, yes it is frustrating to think that my kid who not only knew the alphabet by age 2, reads at a first grade level, and has been in childcare his whole life and therefore knows the basics of circle time, etc... has to essentially put up and shut up for large portions of his day for at least the first quarter of the school year.  Yes I know it, but doesn't mean I have to like the fact that large parts of his time will be review rather than gaining knowledge.

According to our school the K teachers send home a weekly or bi-weekly update newsletter so I won't have to rely on him to tell me.
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I guarantee that even your kindergartener, who knew the alphabet by age 2, reads at a first-grade level, and knows the basics of circle time etc., will learn plenty in kindergarten.[/quote][/quote]

Agree with this. Not only is patience an important life skill, but boredom fosters creativity. We as a society have developed an expectation of being constantly occupied and constantly stimulated. All the while, it hinders our creative capacity. Article after article has been written about this. Developing and challenging a child's mind doesn't just happen because you quiz her and push worksheets in front of her. Maybe a K student can recite words at a second grade level, but how is her reading comprehension? Does she understand what she's reading, and can she draft her own stories using a well-exercised imagination?

Also, even kids who have been in group childcare settings benefit from the social dynamics of K. Kids haven't learned all there is to know about relationships and getting along with others by K, just because they went to daycare and preschool. It's important for them to learn to navigate new situations, including how to get along with children who have different backgrounds and temperaments. [/quote]

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