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Parenting

no_hypocrisy

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2. No. Especially at that age.

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Mon Jul 27, 2020, 06:10 AM

Jul 2020

Parents can make their own learning tools, borrowing heavily from Montessori. Introduction of alphabet letter and phonics. Counting. Small motor control. Size and color differentiation. Lots of materials can be made and demonstrated.

The only missing thing is socialization, but at this age, the lack may be negligible, esp. if the five year old has siblings.

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Should 5-Year-Olds Start School This Year? [View all] elleng Jul 2020 OP

I wouldn't, duforsure Jul 2020 #1

No. Especially at that age. no_hypocrisy Jul 2020 #2

I don't really think anyone should Sherman A1 Jul 2020 #3

There is nothing wrong with starting school later, and I say this as an educator. We can't teach GreenPartyVoter Jul 2020 #4

My 6 yr old grand daughter will be remote learning. dewsgirl Jul 2020 #5

Keep in mind that in Finland kids don't start school until age 7. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #6

Wish my grands were there (along with me, elleng Aug 2020 #7