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Can I homeschool my son for kindergarten while he is in preschool? He is 5 years old?

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Can I legally do both? Can he test into 1st grade after preschool?

We live in Columbus, OH.

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  1. Legally, you can teach him kindergarten skills while he is in preschool.

    Whether they will allow him into first grade will depend on the laws of your state, the rules of your district, and the whims of the school.

    All the best.


  2. It depends on the school district and state laws.

    Familiarize your self with the Ohio state laws, then talk to the school district.  The district has a vested interest in you not home schooling, because the money they get from the state is based on attendance.

    Start with the Ohio State Board of Education's website.

    Home schooling is a great deal of work, are you up to it?  Make sure you understand all of the requirements up front.  If after all the research - which is work in itself, you feel confident - go for it.

  3. I'm wondering when your child will get time to be a child?  When will he have the time to develop his imagination?  If he is 5 already then why isn't he getting ready to go to kindergarten now?  I see no reason to double up, unless you want to overload and have him burn out on education sooner.  But I suggest you check with your state as to what will be required.

  4. Probably not but I am homeschooling my 5 year old kindergarten this year.  She does not meet the cut in public school but is very ready.  By the time she is in first or second grade no one is going to care that I started her early.   I would do one or the other.  God Bless!

  5. Ask your school administration and they can advise you on this.

  6. Is his birthday late in the year?  Why not just send him to kindergarten instead of preschool?

    In the state of Ohio, provided that the child is six by the cut off date, kindergarten is optional and he can be placed in first grade if that is the parent's wish.

    If you homeschooled throughout first grade, there would be no doubt that he would be accepted into second grade (assuming he progresses well), even if his birthday is late in the year.

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