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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 468952" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>Donna</p><p></p><p>That is <strong>exactly</strong> what infuriates me so much. It just doesn't take any effort to teach kids what they need to know for kindergarden anymore.</p><p></p><p>easy child was a Sesame Street addict, she watched it 3 times a day 5 days a week. It was one of the few shows I let her watch. The rest of the time was spent playing. But by 2 she could count to 20, say her alphabet perfectly, knew all her numbers, shapes and could write her name, Mom, Dad and a few other 3 letter words. (because she wanted to learn. Travis could count to 20 by 2 (evidence, I have him on video doing it lol ) and say his alphabet, he had most of his colors and shapes down too. But writing was tougher for him for obvious reasons, not that he didn't try. Nichole was the same. Heck, all my kids could tell you their parents full names, phone numbers (including area code) and addresses at the age of 2. That I did actively teach them. None of them went to preschool to learn those things......preschool for them was socialization and learning to function in a classroom setting away from parents. </p><p></p><p>Darrin and Aubrey were already reading, writing, and doing simple math before kindergarden. </p><p></p><p>Heck, all she'd have to do is keep the tv tuned to those channels and Evan would begin to absorb them. But if the kids get to watch it's sponge bob or something. Not that I have anything against that, but yeah. </p><p></p><p>Well, Nana did her part today. I had Darrin's Grandparent's day and it was much more nicely done than Evan's. None of the other kids in his groups had grandparents coming, one little girl (cute as a button) didn't even have grandparents, so they wound up all adopting me as their grandparent for the day. The kids showed us how they use the Smart Board which is like a giant computer hung on the wall, very cool, and I can see where it's very helpful. Darrin made me a card saying all the things he liked about me. Then we did a cool thing where I traced Darrin's hand, then he traced mine over his. And then he and all the kids in his group and I did some word finds together. They had a blast. Smart lil buggers. lol </p><p></p><p>Then I took Darrin to the book fair. I wasn't going to because I knew it would be expensive as heck. But I've always been anal when it comes to kids learning to read and support it any way I can. So.....they had a series of these books Darrin is reading in class. He LOVES them. He got super excited but didn't ask. He was looking for something small. (hahahaha like there is such a thing) He nearly busted his britches when I told him he could have them. So then he helped me pick out books for Kayla, Alex and Evan too. I shelled out 75.00 (OMG!!!) but I don't lavishly spoil the grands much, and in my opinion reading is special. So if it encourages them to read, then that's great. (I also am constantly picking them up books 2nd hand too)</p><p></p><p>I picked up Thomas the Tank book set for Evan that helps them learn to read with phonics. He LOVES Thomas but his parents never allow him to watch it. I am the only one who lets him watch it. And with the issues he's already having.......he made need the added help of phonics when he starts trying to read.</p><p></p><p>Man I am such a svcker. LOL</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 468952, member: 84"] Donna That is [B]exactly[/B] what infuriates me so much. It just doesn't take any effort to teach kids what they need to know for kindergarden anymore. easy child was a Sesame Street addict, she watched it 3 times a day 5 days a week. It was one of the few shows I let her watch. The rest of the time was spent playing. But by 2 she could count to 20, say her alphabet perfectly, knew all her numbers, shapes and could write her name, Mom, Dad and a few other 3 letter words. (because she wanted to learn. Travis could count to 20 by 2 (evidence, I have him on video doing it lol ) and say his alphabet, he had most of his colors and shapes down too. But writing was tougher for him for obvious reasons, not that he didn't try. Nichole was the same. Heck, all my kids could tell you their parents full names, phone numbers (including area code) and addresses at the age of 2. That I did actively teach them. None of them went to preschool to learn those things......preschool for them was socialization and learning to function in a classroom setting away from parents. Darrin and Aubrey were already reading, writing, and doing simple math before kindergarden. Heck, all she'd have to do is keep the tv tuned to those channels and Evan would begin to absorb them. But if the kids get to watch it's sponge bob or something. Not that I have anything against that, but yeah. Well, Nana did her part today. I had Darrin's Grandparent's day and it was much more nicely done than Evan's. None of the other kids in his groups had grandparents coming, one little girl (cute as a button) didn't even have grandparents, so they wound up all adopting me as their grandparent for the day. The kids showed us how they use the Smart Board which is like a giant computer hung on the wall, very cool, and I can see where it's very helpful. Darrin made me a card saying all the things he liked about me. Then we did a cool thing where I traced Darrin's hand, then he traced mine over his. And then he and all the kids in his group and I did some word finds together. They had a blast. Smart lil buggers. lol Then I took Darrin to the book fair. I wasn't going to because I knew it would be expensive as heck. But I've always been anal when it comes to kids learning to read and support it any way I can. So.....they had a series of these books Darrin is reading in class. He LOVES them. He got super excited but didn't ask. He was looking for something small. (hahahaha like there is such a thing) He nearly busted his britches when I told him he could have them. So then he helped me pick out books for Kayla, Alex and Evan too. I shelled out 75.00 (OMG!!!) but I don't lavishly spoil the grands much, and in my opinion reading is special. So if it encourages them to read, then that's great. (I also am constantly picking them up books 2nd hand too) I picked up Thomas the Tank book set for Evan that helps them learn to read with phonics. He LOVES Thomas but his parents never allow him to watch it. I am the only one who lets him watch it. And with the issues he's already having.......he made need the added help of phonics when he starts trying to read. Man I am such a svcker. LOL [/QUOTE]
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