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lwilliams1922
06-25-2008, 02:38 PM
I have 3 dd ages 12, 2 and 1. I just found WTM in the last 6 months. I was researching the best way to teach my 2 youngest. Soon as I heard about it everything clicked and I knew that was the perfect fit.

Right before this discovery however, I put dd age 2 on a waiting list for a preschool. It's a private school and the class is 2 hrs twice a week. There is a waiting list but after talking to the teacher at great length in the beginning of the year, we were offered a spot.

In the mean time I am so surpised at the possiblity of a classical education for the kids that I took dd out of private school (grade 7) to start her ASAP. She always been a strong in languae skills and just a book worm. The timing could not have been more perfect. DD had just entered a combined middle/high school and the sweet little book worm was getting exposed to things she's to niave to handle.

I'm in the process of planning the first full year of homeschooling with dd/12. The 2 year old is showing the same signs of teaching her self to read like the 12 year old did when she was that age. I read A LOT to the little one and they just can't get enough so they figure out how to do it them selves.

well today DH says
'Hey, don't we need to get the registration in for dd's preschool?'

I didn't answer.
I was crushed.
Did he not share in my excitment? Is it just a guy thing?
Did I neglect to keep him the loop?

He noticed my silence and said causally. 'I thought we wanted her to go for the socialization??'

I sit back and retreat mentally.
Every time we go ANYWHERE we and HE get's all kinds of compliments on how well behaved our kids are.

They are polite loving respectful and have a love of learning.
They love each other dearly, they feed each other and comfort each other. What kind of socialization could they possibly be lacking?

So am I over reacting?

It was me who put her on the waiting list last year.

Or am I just making a big deal about this and a few hrs a week would be good for her?

Jen3boys
06-25-2008, 02:52 PM
I don't think 2 hrs/twice a week is a big deal one way or the other. Do you think your dd2 would enjoy it? You can always pull her out if it doesn't work out. My kids HATED their stint in preschool, but some kids like it.
About your dh....sometimes I do a lot more thinking in my head than I communicate to my dh, without realizing it. Or sometimes he's not REALLY listening to me when I think he is.

JudoMom
06-25-2008, 02:59 PM
If she would enjoy it, then preschool would be fine. I've considered preschool for my toddlers periodically (mostly for the sanity factor--I find it's the 2-3 year olds who drain me while I'm trying to school the older boys), but have always decided what would be required to get the boy there was more exhausting than just dealing with the boy.

About your dh, though--if he's supportive of hsing in general, I'd just chalk his comment up to a miscommunication. If he really wants her to go, then send her. If he was just going on old plans, talk about it and decide what is best. I wouldn't read anything into the comment, though---I always get myself into trouble when I do that :001_huh:.

:grouphug:

ticklbee
06-25-2008, 03:13 PM
Your dd is only 2 years old right? I might be in the minority here, but why would you want to send a 2 year old to preschool? That seems really young to me. I really believe that the best place for a little one like that would be at home. Really, what can they learn at pre-k that they can't learn at home with you?

Maybe your dh was under the impression that the homeschooling was just for your older dd? Or maybe he wasn't aware that your heart changed about sending dd to pre-k? A nice heart to heart with dh will probably set things straight.

Michelle in TX
06-25-2008, 04:58 PM
Your dd is only 2 years old right? I might be in the minority here, but why would you want to send a 2 year old to preschool? That seems really young to me. I really believe that the best place for a little one like that would be at home. Really, what can they learn at pre-k that they can't learn at home with you?


:iagree: I'm with you, ticklbee!

When I was a preschooler it was one year before entering Kindergarten. Now, we have to teach 2 yos? And why does a 2 yo need socialization. Now if you need the 2 yo to go to pre-school so you have more time with the 12yo then that's a valid reason. I have a 2 yo and she does often derail my teaching efforts with the older ones. However, I'd rather she stay at home with us and learn how to play quietly by herself and participate with us when she can. Plus, just being around all the learning happening around her she is bound to pick up some pretty interesting things. ;)

Lwilliams1922, blessings on your first year homeschooling!