Dear Parents,
My sister has been a stay-at-home mom since the birth of her son three years ago. He is a great little boy, and so smart! She and her husband put him into Head Start, a preschool program, this year. Prior to this, he had never been away from her. Since starting school, he has cried in the mornings, been sick a lot, and developed some new behavioral issues. These are all points of concern for my sister, who could not be a better mom.
Today, my sister took her son to the doctor because of complaints of an upset stomach accompanied by sporadic low grade temperatures. The doctor did not find anything conclusive but felt that it may be viral due to her description of his symptoms. However, as they talked, she mentioned his crying about school. The doctor's response was simple, "At three years old, he is not ready for school. Society has us pushing kids into school too early. He does not need to be there until he is five, when he will be in kindergarten." The doctor further informs her that his symptoms, my be separation anxiety and stress related, not viral at all.
She is now seriously considering keeping him home again. However, she is worried about his academic development. She does not want him to fall behind. So, she is looking into a preschool curriculum for children staying at home. ABC Fun & 1-2-3, by Shirley Erwee looks like a great starting place. If she likes it, when our youngest is a little older, we may try this also. The program incorporates visual, tactile, physical, and auditory learning activities. I've checked out the website and it's sample curriculum page for the Letter J. It looks really interesting and very easy to follow. And at only $22.00, it is not a huge investment. I'll let you know what she thinks in a few months.
If any of you have any experience with this program or another one like it, we would both be interested in your insight.
Sincerely,
Eve Lawson
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