https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:52:08 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-preschool-necessary#post-2123736 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 06:27:48 +0000 looch 2123736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For us, yes absolutely. I am not trained as an educator and there is no way that I could provide my son with the social interaction and academic stimulation that he needs while working full time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-preschool-necessary#post-2123499 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 20:56:30 +0000 Ashleigh3388 2123499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For my little man it was. He's 5 and an only child. We realized when he was about 3 that he was spending too much time with adults and was acting like and picking up their manurisms. He needed to be with kids his age. I can see it from a social and educational sides. He has benefited from them both. Every child is different though (-: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-preschool-necessary#post-2123484 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 20:41:46 +0000 MamaBehr 2123484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had DD in preschool for a few months in the beginning of the school year, but it was much more religious than we were comfortable with and then we moved, so we took her out. She is going to Kindergarten with only three months of prek under her belt. I sure hope I didn't screw her over. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-preschool-necessary#post-2123440 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 20:18:30 +0000 Greentea 2123440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think it is necessary. we have 4K so that's what we plan on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-preschool-necessary#post-2123422 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 20:10:29 +0000 ILoveLettie 2123422@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I work in early childhood education. I think some sort of socialization and structure like a routine is very important to a developing child but it doesn't have to be preschool. However, if a kid isn't regularly getting social interaction with non parent children and adults it is very helpful to send them to preschool. Also academically what children are asked to know coming into kindergarten in many states is much more than it used to be and a good preschool would be aware of that and help to prepare a child to be ready for kindergarten. Of course a parent could also find out the requirements and work on those things at home. I have an only child so I definitely want preschool for her for the socialization with other kids her age alone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-preschool-necessary#post-2123419 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 20:06:44 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 2123419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jedeve: I'm so glad you shared this, because I wholeheartedly agree! As a former kindergarten teacher, I say yes! Kindergarten has gotten really academic over the past 5-10 years, and the few kids I had enter kinder who hadn't been in a formal school setting really struggled with both the pace of academics, and also with the adjustment to a classroom environment. The socialization piece cannot be understated. It is hugely important for students to learn how to interact with their peers and navigate friendships in a classroom setting! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-preschool-necessary#post-2123414 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 20:05:00 +0000 jedeve 2123414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Greentea: I'm not 100% sure, but yeah, I don't think there is much long term benefit before, maybe 3. </p> <p>That's not to say it's pointless. My two year old would totally get a kick out of it now, and learn lots. But I don't think it would make a long term impact on him at this age. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-preschool-necessary#post-2123302 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 19:12:22 +0000 DillonLion 2123302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jedeve: Interesting! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-preschool-necessary#post-2123301 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 19:11:42 +0000 regberadaisy 2123301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Absolutely for kids who are previously home full time with mom or dad. I think it helps acclimate them to being in someone else's care, being a part of a routine and forced into learning to socialize with other kids. I think socialization Ina classroom environment is different than that of a play date. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-preschool-necessary#post-2123295 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 19:07:48 +0000 Greentea 2123295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jedeve: starting when (if you don't mind me asking)? </p> <p>I though there was research recently that revealed that there isn't much benefit before age 4. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-preschool-necessary#post-2123293 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 19:07:32 +0000 jhd 2123293@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As a teacher, I will absolutely be sending my child to pre-school. Kindergarten and 1st grade are really a lot more intense than when we went to school. I could and will teach him things at home, but I think it's essential to get used to a school routine and the structure of a classroom before starting kindergarten. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-preschool-necessary#post-2123284 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 19:03:30 +0000 DillonLion 2123284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In my opinion, no. As long as they are actively learning and gaining socialization, I'm sure a kid could excel in school just fine without pre-school. </p> <p>However, I was a pre-school kid and my LO has been in full-time care since 3 months of age, so she'll be in school during pre-k years. I had an advantage over other kids my age by the time I went into elementary school, but I don't know if that was because of pre-school or not. But the time a few years had gone by, everyone had caught up to me and I didn't excel any better than anyone else from 5th grade on up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-preschool-necessary#post-2123282 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 19:03:05 +0000 jedeve 2123282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've done a lot of research on the topic in my previous job. What it boils down to is there are academic and social benefits to preschool. The academic differences aren't obvious by third grade, however, the social/emotional benefits persist into adulthood. The benefits are greater for low income families but are still present for middle income families and up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-preschool-necessary#post-2123272 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 18:57:27 +0000 stargal 2123272@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thoughts on it? </p>