yikes, what a nightmare. i just want a place to take her twice or three times a week where she can get the hang of being in a somewhat more structured environment, learn a bit, do crafts and play. someof these places are so disgustingly regimented and exclusive. it's wierd. i want a gentle sorta place where she will won't lose all her gentleness. she's a sweet, quiet, imaginitive little girl who has a hard time listening and following instructions. lol. i know, every parent thinks their child is special, and i think that's because they are. so i basically have to inteview all these teachers and check out their kids, too. sheesh.
Had you thought of looking into a play group or storytime. You could view her interaction by just lingering at first. I understand your frustration conpletely. Ive dealt with this mt self and have since pulled the older ones out of school. To homeschool/unschool them.
This is probably a stupid question, but what do they do in preschool? I didn't go to preschool. I think it was a money thing; my parents were a little on the poor side when I was little. I think I kind of missed out on the "fun kindergarten experience", too, because my teacher was a mean old hag (that being the worst insult I knew when I was 5) who scared the living hell out of me.
well, i don't want them to have a hrd core educational thing, you know? i just want her to get used to being away from me, and to have something to do.
Look into a playgroup, like a mother/child meet up....Something that allows you to meet other mommas and have some social interaction while allowing your little girl to meet with other kids and get away for a moment.
I didn't send my oldest to preschool, and I'm not planning on sending my twins either. I'll admit, I was a bit worried at how my oldest would react in kindergarten without experience of any kind under his belt and minimal interaction with children his own age, but you know what, he took to it like a duck to water, hasn't had any problems whatsoever and is one of the top of his class, happy, and well-adjusted. Then again, we really were fortunate because his teacher is absolutely fantastic. See with my situation though, I was back and forth about whether I was going to homeschool or not. I finally decided to give the school a try and go from there. But yeah, I'll admit it. I had a really, really hard time letting go, so preschool wasn't something I was really ready for then myself.
Do you have a YMCA in your area? I don't know how generic it is, but I think most YMCAs have good childcare centers where you could go work out or something to get some time away from the kids and let them hang out there for a few hours. I interviewed for a job there and I know the one by me just does crafts and games and activities all day to make it fun because kids are popping in and out. You can also get a ton of financial aid for it. I know my family goes there for something like $90 a year which is the normal cost per month. Not too bad for 4 people at a health club.
well, we've got the mother's center to go with, and i'm going to put her back in her dance, gymnastic and swim classes. she LOVES going to classes, it brings her such joy. but to be honest, i think i'm the absolute worst at tutoring her in letters and numbers. i dont' knwo why i'm such an asshole about it, but i can't help it. i feel like such a shit. it's all i can do not to be a prick. she's PRIMED to learn these things, i don't wanna miss her window, but i don't wanna scar her for life, either. she doesn't know any of the little institutional speak that most preschoolers learn before kindergarten, and to be honest, it's already caused her a little trouble. she NEEDS something i can't give her. there's a place called river song near here that has openings, and i've had several friends tell me that it's IDEAL for a quiet kid like kai. if so, she'll go two days a week.
