Yearend Baby

[BeContented]

[rosemummy]

Yes, the younger they are, the more apparent the difference. But I think it matter less these days since most would have at least 3 years of preschool education by the time they’re in P1. Most times, you can’t tell the difference by the time they’re in primary school.

[bigsnoopy]

If you find preschool teachers comment your child is slow or keep comparing your child with other kids, my advice is can change school already. NO good preschool teachers (completed child development some more) will make that comments. They should know that all children are special and unique in their own ways. Some are good in language while others are good in motor skills. Thoses who are neither may be good at heart can can empatise other children. Just my thoughts.

[sall]

I don't think year-end kids are slower. Mine is Nov kid. The only obvious difference is the size, not so much as getting along with other kids. By p1, year-end kids would have caught up with all their peers. Nothing to worry about.

[jedamum]

sall:

I don't think year-end kids are slower. Mine is Nov kid. The only obvious difference is the size, not so much as getting along with other kids. By p1, year-end kids would have caught up with all their peers. Nothing to worry about.

the only clear distinction now for my K1 is the maturity and speech/conversational skills. his learning abilities is on par, if not better than his peers (teacher feedback). but then, i do quite a fair bit of work at home to give him that headstart/equalizer.

[sall]

jedamum:

sall:

I don't think year-end kids are slower. Mine is Nov kid. The only obvious difference is the size, not so much as getting along with other kids. By p1, year-end kids would have caught up with all their peers. Nothing to worry about.

the only clear distinction now for my K1 is the maturity and speech/conversational skills. his learning abilities is on par, if not better than his peers (teacher feedback). but then, i do quite a fair bit of work at home to give him that headstart/equalizer.

Ya, I did that too. Bought lots of educational toys, books, cards and whatever to prepare her for school. So compared to some older kids in her class, she's actually much ahead.

[jedamum]

sall:

jedamum:

the only clear distinction now for my K1 is the maturity and speech/conversational skills. his learning abilities is on par, if not better than his peers (teacher feedback). but then, i do quite a fair bit of work at home to give him that headstart/equalizer.

Ya, I did that too. Bought lots of educational toys, books, cards and whatever to prepare her for school. So compared to some older kids in her class, she's actually much ahead.

sall,
i bought a lot of educational toys too (secondhand/sale) cos my initial plan was to wean ds2 of his attachment to the TV. it worked. i digged out stuff that ds1 had went through (half done assessment, phonics materials etc) and just about 10min a day. borrowed a lot of books for him too. he learned alot from the books that we read together (my ds1 was amazed at some of ds2's 'basic knowledge' on science) and knowing how to read, he picks up his brother's books/papers to browse too (even if it is looking at pics, it still keeps him away from the TV, so i'm happy).

but now, bearly 5yo, he needs to wear specs. that will make him looked more matured. :faint:

[sall]

Hi Jedamum, dd was also reading a lot since very young. In the end, she is short-sighted at age 4. She started wearing glasses at 5 too. We hardly watch tv or use computer, so I was really upset when strangers stared at her and commented that she must be watching too much tv or computer. :sad:

[jedamum]

sall:

Hi Jedamum, dd was also reading a lot since very young. In the end, she is short-sighted at age 4. She started wearing glasses at 5 too. We hardly watch tv or use computer, so I was really upset when strangers stared at her and commented that she must be watching too much tv or computer. :sad:

sall,
i guess that is what people will assume. luckily some of my MIL relatives are optician so MIL knows it is not TV. (I'm saved! :evil:). We dont have ipad, nintendo, gameboy, wii etc at home too. They said my ds2 broke the record of being the youngest in the family to wear specs; i said he broke the record of being the one in the family who can read by 4yo.
but cos he big size, wear specs, now look like primary 1 student if he don't open his mouth to talk. :imanangel:

[Castle House]

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Ya.. I agree size will mislead others perceptions .. even sometimes we as parents also tend to forget that.. as my kids are really tall... :faint:

So, when we coach and guidance them, we move ahead instead..