Hi everyone! I am sort of new here, it is one of many boards I regularly read. I am kinda sahm kinda work outside mom. I work part-time for my extended family, so my boys come to work with me, so although I dont stay home always, I am the primary care giver for my guys, so not sure where I fall in that spectrum. Anywho... I have a 3 yo ds who is very high energy. Although some would probably consider him hyper-active, I tend to think he just needs additional stimulation, because when I can stay outside or even play inside with him, he is very well behaved - so I am not inclined to medicate. I would love to have him in a preschool program, but that didn't work out at all, so we might try again next year. However, I really want to make sure he is still getting the educational/social interactions that the preschool could have provided. I do take him to a pre-school aged story time at our local library once a week. I am trying to get some ideas as to what I should be working on with him (outside of potty training, of course - which I am thrilled to report is about 50/50) He can count to 20, he knows his colors, his full name, shapes, and can sing basic songs (i.e. turtle song, twinkle star and I love you) I do have some friends with kids in his age group to try and work on the social things, but would appreciate any advice you could give. Thanks for reading.
Angel
Wife to Wayne, Mommy to Tyler (15), Nickolas (3) and Noah (1)
Walker (who is 4-1/2 and has been in preschool since he was 2-1/2) has to draw + - x triangle. He has to know opposites like, in/on, alike/different and has to be able to not only say his numbers but recognize them in a line up. He also has gross motor skills like throwing a ball overhand and walking backwards on a balance beam.
You could probably google 3 year old school requirements to get more ideas. We accept all spectrum of "SAH-ness" so welcome!
Hi and welcome. I think you are doing great with what he is able to do thus far. I would agree with Vanasa, Google school ideas for 3 year old or something like that. I know that Bella's (my 3 year old) class is spending two weeks on each letter. Learning how to draw it, they do scavenger hunts for the letter and they have to do a show and tell with each letter. They also learn opposites, and things like that. good luck and I hope to see you posting.
I agree with looking up preschool type activities for you to do at home. My son is not in preschool, and probably won't go until he is 4. If I were you, I wouldn't worry about it, you can get plenty of socialization without preschool with the story time you talked about, going to the park, etc. I tend to follow the Dr. Laura philosophy that preschool is not the be all end all for toddlers. To me, preschool should be just that-preparation for kindergarten, which, IMO would start one year prior to kindergarten. Now in my case, my son doesn't get as much social interaction as I would like, but that is my fault and I am working on it, but as far as learning, I don't think he needs a preschool to teach him until he is older. He can spell his name, knows his alphabet, recognizes words and memorizes books, and he is 2 1/2. You are your child's best teacher.
I agree with Meredith that you don't have to put them in preschool until the year before kindergarten in most circumstances. Walker went to preschool at 2-1/2 because he was developmentally behind so he goes to special needs preschool.
