So, we've come to a new decision about Jacob's schooling- we've decided to continue homeschooling him, but drop some of the curriculum until next year. So, basically we are not calling him a Kindergartner until next year. Next fall he will be enrolled with our charter school as a Kindergartner.
It is a hard choice because of his advanced skills. Is it better for him to be a young Kindergartner now, but closer academically to others in his grade, or to wait a year to be the same age as his peers, but years passed them academically?
He's been doing great with our school time. I didn't feel like I was pushing him too much. He wasn't have a hard time sitting still or doing the work. But I couldn't stop wondering and worrying that it wasn't the right thing to do. Maybe he should have one more year to just be a kid- to play and build, and do art, and read just for fun. So, that's what we're doing!
2 comments:
I'm sure that was a tough decision. I also made the same decision with Andie, so I know how you feel. She had the ability to go up a grade, but finally I decided it's okay if she's the smartest kid in her class. The school is still doing a great job to accommodate her, and her studies are based on her learning level, not everybody else's.
Obviously your situation will be different, as you'll have control over J's schoolwork, but I'm pleased that the public school has been able to still challenge Andie each year. As long as she's still learning and isn't bored and doing things she already knows, I'm happy. And you know, I think she's happier being with kids her own age.
I'm sure you'll find you made a good decision, and everyone will support you all the way!
Diane :)
Jacob looks so happy in this picture. I am sure it was a tough decision but it sure looks like the right one for your little man. God Bless
Kristina
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