August Birthday. Give me GOOD reasons for?

Question

sending him to kindergarten at just turned 6 vs just turned 5.

At this point, he's blowing all the milestones off the charts but his social skills are a little weak. but what better way to build those than to send him to kindergarten?!

(we still have a couple of years to think about this)

Answer 1

You've got to go with your own child on this one.

So, what milestones are these that he's blowing off the chart? Because baby milestones don't mean a thing when it comes to intelligence and maturity even at four or five, but older ones (like being able to do simple puzzles, talk in sentences etc.) are more relevant.

If he carries on being miles ahead, then what you'd expect is that by four he'll be reading simple books, he'll be able to count pretty much as high as you can, he'll be able to do simple sums and solve simple math problems, (how many spoons do we need so you, me and Daddy can have one each?), and he'll be able to write recognisable words. At that point you put him in school at just 5.

If he's an average 4 year old (maybe knows a few letters and can count to ten) then you probably think about waiting the extra year.

Social skills - why are you waiting for kindergarten? Send him to preschool, playgroup, whatever you have over there, and do it now.

Answer 2

This totally depends upon what the cutoff age/date is for your school or school division.

Would have liked to hear your explanations for these amazing milestones he's been making!

Our son's birthday is at the end of October, so he started kindergarten at 4 and turned five in October. He was lacking nothing in the academic side, nor the social side - BUT it's always wonderful to have children learn all the social skills of working and playing with other children - listening, sitting, organizing, brainstorming, working in small groups, making little dramas, art, etc.

He was reading at 3 1/2, so by the time he was in K, the teacher had him doing storytime often, which the other kids totally loved! He also helped other children out who needed help. But of course, there were things he had to learn, too - like cooperating, and all the rest, so it wasn't like time was wasted or anything.

Testing was done at grade one, for enrichment, and further at grade three for accelerated learning opportunities - so if you think your child is academically advanced, don't worry, most teachers will do enrichment and most school divisions have in-class and pull-out programs.

So as long as your child at just-turned 5 knows the ABCs and sounds, can count to 10, knows colors and shapes, and a basic grasp of manners - he should do totally well in kindergarten.

But enjoy the age he is at NOW! Cheers!

Answer 3

It's up to you

I have a nephew that started Kindergarten at 4, he was five December 29.

It's up to you

I have know people that regret it, I know people that think that the best thing they every done

There is no right answer

August Birthday, if your state let you send him.  Most August baby's around me do not have a choice

If your birthday is before the first day of school, it's count as five

Only the few August birthdays that are after the first day of school(aug 28) has a choice to send then

I would send an August birthday this year, if you believe he is ready

Answer 4

why are you asking Yahoo??  this question is for the school psychologist & his pediatrician if you need assistance.  don't forget that there are other options than just public schools.

Answer 5

First of all, some schools have specific requirements.  Our school requires that the child be 5 on or before August 1st even though school doesn't start until the end of August.  The child would have to go through special testing to be allowed to go early.  Check out your school's policy first.

If you still have a couple years to think about it, your child must be 3 or younger.  So the milestones he is blowing off the charts have nothing to do with preparedness for school.  Kindergarten is about learning the alphabet, learning to read and write more than it is to teach children how to be social.

Wait till he's older before you make your decision.

Answer 6

I was born in August and my parents sent me to school when I had just turned 5.  I was always one of the youngest in the class but other than that I didn't have any problems in school.  I was an A student, had my friends, sports, clubs etc.  My friends had their license at some point in our sophomore year I had mine right before junior year.  The problem for me was when I graduated.  I wanted to get a job before i left for college and a lot of the jobs I couldn't do because I wasn't 18 yet.

My oldest was also born in August and we waited and had her start after she turned 6.  She is the oldest in her class and an A student, very active in school etc.  She is already driving and most of her friends just have their permit.  She likes the way it is and says she feels like she had an advantage over her friends waiting that year to start.

You know your son better than anyone else so you will know what to do when the time comes.  I have seen it from both sides and they both work if the child is ready.  I thought it was neat being 17 with a diploma and 17 and in college but your child may not.  only you know that answer.

Answer 7

send at 6. It gives them plenty of time to just be a kid before the pressures begin, he will be more socially ready, the work will come easier as he will be a year older, More likely to get top grades to get into College/University as the older they are the easier the work as they are past the fidgeting age (for primary school). Less chance of bullying (which is often the immature kids) and if they are bullied are that bit older to cope with it

Answer 8

its good to send him i had someone i sent early and he s so far aced life and hes 38 now born in aug 15th holy day.

Answer 9

If he is 6, isn't he required to be in some kind of schooling?  Kindergarten is not mandatory in most states but 1st grade is

Answer 10

if he is small you don't state his age but  milestones have little to do with whether he will be ready. I am assuming he is a baby???Maybe not....Well in AZ the cutoff is end of Aug so he would start here when he was 4. My daughter is Nov so she will start late and I have no plans to try to get her to go early even though she will be ready. Often some early kids have major issues cause of socialization and seperation issues. My daughter the late start goes to preschool and has no seperation issues but is shy so by the big K her socialization should be better, SHe is 3. Some school will test them and let them start early but check into your school district.