I have read articles in the New York Times, The Washington Post, studied Malcolm Gladwell’s book Outliers,
perused the National Association for Education for Young Children, and watched
a piece on 60 minutes.
There is no single factor that can determine readiness for Kindergarten. It is rather a combination of factors – and we need to look at them all carefully.
What should you do if you have a child with a
summer, fall or winter birthday?
Here are some tips:
Research why some parents wait to send their child to Kindergarten.
Parents hold them back because they do not feel their child is ready for the academic, social and emotional demands of a kindergarten class.
Some parents call it "Red-shirting" based on the college strategy of benching athletes to lengthen their eligibility and give them more time to grow and improve their skills and endurance.
Perhaps this could help a child with their athletic performance later on, but the more likely reason has to do with a child's emotional and social readiness and ability to keep up with a less play oriented more academic environment.
Perhaps this could help a child with their athletic performance later on, but the more likely reason has to do with a child's emotional and social readiness and ability to keep up with a less play oriented more academic environment.
If you question your child's readiness talk to someone about it.
Talk to their preschool teacher or a trusted friend. Talk to your pediatrician.
At SSSAS we are looking at the long-term journey. There is no rush to the finish line.
Every child is different.
Take a deep breath and enjoy this special time. We do not have a crystal ball - be patient with your child and yourself.
At SSSAS we are looking at the long-term journey. There is no rush to the finish line.
Every child is different.
Take a deep breath and enjoy this special time. We do not have a crystal ball - be patient with your child and yourself.
Next week I will share the different factors we look at to determine readiness.
Wishing you a wonderful week!
Sincerely,
Katherine
Originally from Grosse Pointe, Michigan, where she attended an independent school from preK-12th grade, Katherine Carbo earned a bachelor’s degree in business and a law degree before returning right back to the independent school world. With experience at four different schools from coast to coast, she writes insights and observations from the front line of independent school admissions. Mrs. Carbo is the Director of Lower School Admission at St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School in Alexandria, Virginia. She may be reached at kcarbo@sssas.org.
Originally from Grosse Pointe, Michigan, where she attended an independent school from preK-12th grade, Katherine Carbo earned a bachelor’s degree in business and a law degree before returning right back to the independent school world. With experience at four different schools from coast to coast, she writes insights and observations from the front line of independent school admissions. Mrs. Carbo is the Director of Lower School Admission at St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School in Alexandria, Virginia. She may be reached at kcarbo@sssas.org.
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