My son is 3, was thinking of putting him in pre school next sept, he will be 4, then at 5 to K...

Question

that seem like an ok plan, or should i do preschool this sept???

Answer 1

Depends on the child, and the situation. Is he asking to go to school/seem excited about school? Is he an only child? Do you feel like he is ready now? Does he do okay with separation? Do you need that time for yourself/other children? Would he be in daycare otherwise? Then go ahead and send him this Fall if you feel like he is ready or needs it.

If he is not asking to go to school, or doesn't seem ready, and you can feasibly keep him home, wait another year and give him that extra year of time with you. As long as he has interactions with other children (siblings, playdates, Sunday school, playing at the park, etc.) and you are interacting with him, he will be fine to wait another year. Don't push him too much, let him enjoy being a kid, and enjoy every day you can keep him home and play with him. School will come soon enough. :)  

Answer 2

Definately depends on the child and your family.  I recommend at least 1 year of preschool but some children definately benefit from 2 years.  I find that only children, children who are usually only with family, oldest child are a few of the children that benefit.  

I say your family because if you have to have child care because of working...then you might as well send him to an actual preschool program...though some child cares are great in the sense that you can't tell the difference between child care and preschool...others haven't transitioned to that yet.  :-)  

If you do keep him home during his 3 year old program I suggest that you frequent a weekly playgroup and/or story time at your local library.

Good luck in your decision making.

Answer 3

i think you should sent him now. preschool offers many opportunities children miss otherwise. it's great to give him a head start on the learning process. it will also enhance his socialization skills. it won't hurt him...only benefit him.

good luck! :)

Answer 4

Nothing wrong with putting him in preschool now, especially if he doesn't have much opportinity to be around other kids.   My son went to preschool part-time at 3 and 4.