I thought about skipping prek also (daughter justtttt turned 4), but I talked to three of my friends who are kindergarten teachers and all of them said they can totally notice when kids haven’t had prek first. I figured it was best for her to start prek after all. My town starts late - October. But it’s YOUR choice. You just have to keep putting your foot down when people get rude.

How come though? Doesn't kindergarten start at 5? Thats when my son started kindergarten. Pre k is essential to kindergarten. It helps them prepare

My mother in law sticks her nose where it doesn’t belong too. She gave me her very unwanted opinion on whether or not I should send my daughter to preschool. She personally doesn’t feel like it’s necessary and I actually agree and I don’t plan on sending her to preschool but if I felt like she would be best going to preschool then she would be. People just need to mind their own business.

I'm so sick of people thinking their opinions are wanted and needed! Unless it's something that involves the child being in danger or anything else serious why can't people mind their business!!!?

People will always have opinions. You just have to take them w a grain of salt and remember you make decisions based on what’s best for your child and family. No one knows your child like you do. And I’m sure a lot of kids do well from pre-K to kinder and there’s a noticeable difference between the two... IF their parents don’t teach them at home. I really believe we can teach our children. Just takes patience

I thought about skipping prek also (daughter justtttt turned 4), but I talked to three of my friends who are kindergarten teachers and all of them said they can totally notice when kids haven’t had prek first. I figured it was best for her to start prek after all. My town starts late - October. But it’s YOUR choice. You just have to keep putting your foot down when people get rude.

We skipped also and I could tell my granny was not amused. She's a retired teacher and a lot of people feel like Pre-K helps get them ready for kindergarten. Sometimes kids just aren't ready. I know my son wasn't.

How come though? Doesn't kindergarten start at 5? Thats when my son started kindergarten. Pre k is essential to kindergarten. It helps them prepare

I mean 5 is the normal age to start kindergarten anyway .. it’s not required to go to preschool

Homeschool?