Is it possible to fail kindergarten

There are myriad local FB groups for homeschooling ages ish. The author should have attempted more boots on the ground reporting to delve into this third path. We are homeschooling our own kindergarten twins right now. They can add two-digit numbers and read at a first grade level. Academically, I suspect the pandemic is probably not the early education disaster many people are making it out to be. We Diagnose and Prescribe. How Children Learn by … Read More. How Children Learn by John Holt. Teacher and Child by Haim Ginott.

Excellent books for better teaching. I agree that kindergarten students have been impacted the most by remote learning. But this isn't the only obstacle to kindergarten students' success in school. In the past, kindergarten was a rite of passage that developed the child socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually.

But presently, the emphasis is on developing foundational reading skills. This curriculum is difficult to teach remotely and the pace is relentless — even with in-person instruction.

As the author pointed … Read More. As the author pointed out, kindergarten is an optional grade in California. Besides that, class size can range from students, the length of the school day can range from half to full, and teacher assistance can range from non-existent to a full-time aide or additional credentialed teacher. Indeed, some adjustments will need to be made for these incoming first graders in the fall.

First grade teachers will need smaller classes and adult assistance. Perhaps it is time to bring back reading specialists to assist teachers to differentiate instruction.

Or alternately, maybe the kindergarten standards can be adjusted so all students have an equal chance to succeed. How can all students master the kindergarten standards given such varied opportunities? I am a 1st grade teacher who is seeing how this is pandemic has effected some of my students especially the ones that do not get support at home.

I only have 13 students. One of them is already two years behind, and I was told that I might not be able to retain him. I have four others that struggle in reading. However, I do work with them after dismissal. This article put my concerns in perspective. Make sure he knows that he is always in the right and should always get his own way.

With luck, you can encourage him to be a bully as well. Successful Kindergarteners have experienced failure. If you want to ensure that your child fails Kindergarten, never let him challenge himself.

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It wasn't due to being held back or anything, it just had to do with our start time and birthday cut-off. I was one of the youngest in my class, and I turned 18 a month or two after graduation.

It was the norm in that district. I was pretty surprised to learn that it's not the norm in the district where I teach or in many other districts, evidently. Caesar , May 4, May 4, My son will graduate in this month.

He will be 19 in June. I am so glad I gave him an extra year I have enjoyed him and this year was icing on my cupcake He is graduating with 15 college hours and a 4. He is not a dropout. Joined: May 2, Messages: 1, Likes Received: May 5, You may think he will be devastated at being held back but the students I've held back seemed not to really know.

They just had a much better second year. And he will struggle in first grade. If this were my baby, I think I would take the summer and have fun and play and read together, repeat kindergarten and take that pressure of "hard work" off. Should school be "hard work" or should it be work? Hang in there and let us know your outcome! Joined: Nov 6, Messages: Likes Received: 0. May 6, Parents have the final say! If they choose not to retain they do have to sign a form so that they can't come back at us later if the child doesn't perform well.

This is the first time in my 6 years of teaching that I am recommending retention. I'm actually recommending 3 kiddos for retention. I am having a really hard time with it as a teacher, so I have no doubt that the decision is by fast more difficult for the parents.

I think I'll be recommending that parents work hard at home and the students attend summer school and THEN we decide. In my situation, it will tell me a lot because I'm not convinced the parents are willing to work with then this summer.

However, it sounds like you have a plan in place to try to catch him up. This would make me feel better as a teacher. I say see how he does this summer and then decide what is best. One question If there is immaturity involved, I would lean towards retention. I just want to say thank you to all of you that have replied to my post.

You have been a tremendous amount of help and inspiration to me. I had a meeting with the principal of our school this morning and spent the rest of the day crying. I agree with who said that this is most likely harder on me as his mom than it will be on him. But I did make the decision to start him back in K in the fall but requested to have them access him within the first few days of school and if the improvement is there and he meets the 1st grade requirements then they will move him forward.

If not then I have faith that doing another year will enable him to become an achiever rather than a struggeler. There are several things with this school that I disagree with but they are the highest ranking school in our area and I think possibly the state as well. I still am not sure if they have my sons best interest at heart, but I know for a fact that I do, and I do know that he has struggled more than a little one should and I don't want to put that kind of strain on him again next year.

I had learned that they are witholding Kindergarteners this year which was the reason for my concern. Holding children back in K and 1st have become the norm and that disheartens me.

But again, I want to say thank you to all of you who took the time to respond with your advice, personal expierences, and thoughts. I truely appreciate it.

ConcernedMomma , May 8, May 8, Good luck PM me if you need someone to sound off to!!! Good luck. Joined: Apr 29, Messages: 5, Likes Received: 1, May 8, A friend of mine had a K child who was held back last year. She agreed that he was just not mature enough and couldn't keep up with the other kids.

He is doing great this year and never even mentions the fact that he has been in K before. TeacherNY , May 8, Joined: Jul 3, Messages: Likes Received: 1. May 19, We held my son back in 2nd grade and it was, without a doubt, the best thing we ever did for him. He has a Sept. He even says he is glad that we did it.

As far as your child being upset, it's all in the presentation. It's hard, but we have to put our mommy feelings aside and do what's right for the long term. I've been teaching for 19 years and have never heard of anyone regretting letting their child repeat a grade.

Teacher Chele , May 19, Joined: Jan 9, Messages: Likes Received: 0. May 31, I have been in the same situation, except opposite. My son's preschool teacher wanted him to go to Kindergarten. He was academically ready and socially ready actually he was reading, writing, could count to , ect He made the cut off, which in California was, at the time, turning 5 in the begining of December.

He has a November birthday. I spoke with everyone I knew, did all the research, and decided to keep him in preschool for an extra year. He was a really short kid still is and little. I was thinking about his later years and how being the shortest and youngest would affect his education in middle to high school. Every parent and teacher I talked to, who had waited to send their kids were happy they waited.

Every parent who didn't retain, had a child who was struggling socially and academically I am sure there are lots of exceptions. Now that my son is entering Middle School, I am so happy he is a bit taller, socially mature, and ready to take on 6th grade academics. We moved to Georgia the summer between K and 1st grade. Here he fits in perfectly agewise, because the cut off date is 5 by August. So all has worked out really well.

Not only that, but he is exceptionally academically, in the gifted programs, and has gotten all kinds of awards. So proud of his accomplishments! If I was you, I would absolutly hold him back in Kindergarten. I have taught Kindergarten, and the standards over the years have become very, very academic. The standards have risen dramatically in all the grades and subjects.

The math that the kids are doing in late elementary school is unbelieveable. My son was talking about doing some deviation of modes on his last test. I just said, "what? Parents are way more tramatized by the move.

It was so hard seeing all his "best" friends literally from birth move into Kinder and him stay in Pre-school. But in the long run it was so, so worth it! You want your child to be very successful, not struggle every year. Those little successes really add up, and they get such confidence when they can do all the skills required, plus much more. Joined: Mar 10, Messages: 6, Likes Received: May 31, I was going to comment that if he is doing better in certain areas I know not the same grade but when I student taught we had a high student in one subject that went to the 2nd grade room for that subject.

I think he will be more confident in the K room if he is held back. Like you said he will be the achiever. I would rather have a student is a step higher because you feel for the student that is struggling. I had a student that struggled and I felt so bad for the student when all the others could answer and you'd come to this child with a blank stare. Good Luck to him and yourself. Don't forget to keep working with him!!!

DizneeTeachR , May 31, Joined: May 31, Messages: 6 Likes Received: 0. Jun 1, My son was transferred to Preschool after spending barely a month in a Kindergarten class. While in Kinder class, he had tantrums all the time because he finishes last in everything--reading, writing. The teacher said he cannot cope up with the pace, that he does not mingle with his classmates etc.

My heart literally ached seeing my son being transferred to the babies' section that was how he called it. Imagine my surprise when, after a week, he was telling me how he enjoyed himself with his new friends.

After a year, he actually excelled. I think my son's level is that of a preschooler and he didn't have a hard time catching up because there was no catching up needed. My point is, maybe, just maybe, our children, with their own coping up mechanism, should learn at their own pace. Jun 1, Yes, Jenn!!!! I love that my students LOVE school after a year with me. I love parent teacher conferences more. My students' parents have spent two years hearing the negative, and then I can tell them that just by giving their precious child another year life is better.

Every year I have parents that start the year worried and upset, but leave shouting my praises You must log in or sign up to reply here. Show Ignored Content. Share This Page Tweet. Your name or email address: Do you already have an account?