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dsm tchr
Are you teaching them in English or Spanish?
posted by
TIMMYTALES
on May 17, 2010 at 2:01 PM
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In the 1980's I taught 4 and 5 year old Hispanic children in a small preschool headstart program in Kansas City. It was specifically for children of families who spoke Spanish at home to prepare the children for kindergarten. It was amazing how quickly the children learned and how much the Spanish-speaking parents appreciated it, and how much I enjoyed what I was doing.
posted by
TAPS.
on May 16, 2010 at 9:40 PM
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dsm - You know somehow the excitement generated in pre-school stays with the children for the rest of their lives I think. Many are already well-versed in reading and writing these days before the start of kindergarten (over here anyway) thanks to over-ambitious parents. Thanks so much for the visit and well if you promise - ok.
posted by
shobana
on May 16, 2010 at 7:45 PM
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it is a must these days in Australia, a child would be sofar behind all
the others starting school. By the end of that first Kindergaten year now...almost allof the children are reading books and have an amazing start. Years ago my boys spent the year doing those preschool tasks and started learning in grade 1 so yes it is a great start.
posted by
Kabu
on May 16, 2010 at 6:43 PM
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My son attended preschool, of course that was 17 to 18 years ago. It definitely was a benefit prior to kindergarten. The school was lucky enough to have a dance teacher and the children put on such a cute Christmas show, all them wearing their red turtlenecks and looking so adorable.
posted by
yellowrose55
on May 16, 2010 at 6:08 PM
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Pre-school is very wonderful. A great opportunity it is for kids of a similiar age to get together and to socialize and learn skills together. As far as how widespread it is I know in my suburban community most kids not only do that but start with three year old school programs. Economically speaking I think what ends up happening is that those below certain incomes do not partake in it because of money.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on May 16, 2010 at 1:32 PM
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Lustorlove, that is a common question and a very good one. the facts are today that there are over 11 million undocumented workers in America -- a figure I think is way low -- and that translates into multiples for both the education system and socials services. Hospitals are suffering and it seems governments from states on down are suffering financially. I doubt linking the early childhood program and the attitudes of illegal immigrant parents is either relevant or significant. It seems the vast majority of hispanic residents bend over backwards to get their kids' education started.
BTW, expecting people over the age of 20 to learn a foreign language, is akin to expecting 70 year-olds to begin serious dating. It's not as easy as it seems like it would be, a fact scientifically accepted by the AMA.
posted by
dsm_tchr
on May 16, 2010 at 11:59 AM
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I am afraid I have mixed emotions about this issue, are these legal immigrants that take advantage of this program? I am a big believer that you must learn English to receive your benefits. Some dont even want to try, but still take advantage of all they can get.
posted by
Lanetay
on May 16, 2010 at 9:32 AM
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posted by
teddypoet_TheGoodByeFade
on May 16, 2010 at 8:56 AM
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CD, English! Yet i give instructions in both languages!
posted by
dsm_tchr
on May 16, 2010 at 8:46 AM
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Just curious......
are you teaching them to read and write English or Spanish?
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on May 16, 2010 at 8:33 AM
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My son went to a head start program, here in Texas. Not only does it get them started in reading and writing, it also prepares them for structure. Rules, sharing, team work. As the name says, 'head start.' It's worth it.
posted by
MadelynHoudini
on May 16, 2010 at 7:36 AM
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I never went to preschool...just kindergarten. Might explain why I was
never good in math. LOL
posted by
Ariala
on May 16, 2010 at 5:36 AM
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Z A good education takes care of everyone. BC–A, Bill’s RJLst
posted by
BC-A
on May 16, 2010 at 5:17 AM
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Tzippy, many thanks. Just happy to be a part of a happening!l
posted by
dsm_tchr
on May 16, 2010 at 4:58 AM
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Based on my own experience in pre school, and the fact that I still
have very fond memories of pre school days, I think it is so very very important to prepare kids for the school experience. I was only three when i began pre school and yet, it was an amazing preparation for kindergarten. I think what you are doing has such a huge impact on those children's life, you should be so proud of it.
posted by
Tzippy
on May 16, 2010 at 4:54 AM
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