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If you could wave a magic wand, what's the one thing you would change about your students to make them more effective learners? All submissions will be published anonymously.
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Results of the survey of July 20, 2025
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Should Boys Start Kindergarten a Year Later Than Girls?
Yes---------------7.1%
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No--------------92.9%
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Responses = 17
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Your comments = 1
Their ages are the same, so how/why does it matter, or make a difference? |
My son started as the youngest in the class. He was ready to go. He knew his letters, numbers, wrote his name, and followed 2-step directions. Skills we taught him and day care reinforced. He did well in school and is now excelling in college. |
The decision should be case by case—based on a child’s readiness in emotional maturity, language skills, attention span, social interaction, and fine motor skills. A good guideline is to consult with preschool teachers, pediatricians, and possibly make a formal recommendation. |
They do catch up just fine! Just leave the kids alone. How much more can we keep doing this to them? |
Developmentally, from a middle school AP perspective, during MS years, I noticed that boys have more difficulty focusing. They are more playful and are challenged with staying on task. Waiting longer for boys to start kindergarten will widen the gap. |
Individuals should start when they are ready. |
Maturity usually takes a little longer with boys. Providing them with a little more time gives them a better chance of settling into school opportunities. |
Every child is different. Some children whose birthday is in the Fall begin younger than their classmates and may need more time, but this is not true for all children whose birthday is in the Fall. |
Individual placements can be made for individual children. No one plan!!! |
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