What is the ideal age for entering primary education? My son will be
4yrs of age when he starts school in August. However, as he is only
4weeks from the cut-off date for entry to school, should I defer him
until next year when he will be 5 yrs. I personally feel that although
he is a clever little boy, I am not wholly convinced that he will be
emotionally ready for formal education. What do you think? (Any advice
will be appreciated).
Responses:
Subject: Ready For School From:Shannan Date: 08 Aug 2000 5:05 PM
If I were you, I'd wait until the next year. I'd rather know for sure
he was ready rather than send him in too early and have him be
tramitized!
Subject: Ready For School From:Shannan Date: 08 Aug 2000 5:05 PM
If I were you, I'd wait until the next year. I'd rather know for sure
he was ready rather than send him in too early and have him be
tramitized!
Subject: ready for school From:kirsta Date: 09 Sep 2000 9:16 PM
Dear Shannon, thanks, you hit the nail on the head! My biggest fear was
that he wouldn't cope and be overwhelmed with the experience. I've
decided not to send him this year, and let him enjoy being '4' for a
while longer.
Subject: Entering school From: Heather Date: 08 Aug 2000 5:38 PM
I am a kindergarten teacher, and speaking from experience, I think a
child is much more productive and receptive to learning when he or she
is comfortable in the surroundings. If a parent senses that a child is
"not ready" when there is an age issue then the best thing to do is
give that child time. It won't hurt to wait and it will help your son
immensely in the long run. The opportunity to mature will only make
your son more comfortable with the whole school process.
Subject: entering school From:Kirsta Date: 09 Sep 2000 9:08 PM
Dear Heather, thanks for your advice. I thought you may be interested
to know that (after much deliberation!) I have decided not to send my
son to school this year. I felt that waiting a year will increase his
confidence and maturity and next year he will be more 'ready' for
formal education.
