Re:Where have all the kindergartners gone?
by PeterisP on Sunday April 04, 2021 @08:28PM
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This probably is different in different places, but where I'm from, kids do need some prerequisites for 1st grade - e.g. they should be able to read at least somewhat, know the numbers (incl. written), they have to be able to do basic self-care like dress themselves for outdoors, tie their shoes, other basic things, so it is possible that someone isn't ready for first grade if their parents have neglected that and they didn't have preschool.
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Re:Where have all the kindergartners gone?
by zoomablemind on Monday April 05, 2021 @12:22AM
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> ..., kids do need some prerequisites for 1st grade - e.g. ...tie their shoes
Perhaps, to put on their shoes (confidently tell the left from right shoe), say, by slipping onto already tied ones, or velcro-style shoes.
Would not expect kids to master ties till 6-7 yo.
Besides, the modern laces are so damn slippery and thin that they often require double ties to stay fixed.