Ann.without.an.e Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Trying to decide what to do with my youngest next year. A nursery will be available, but there will also be a K4 Foundations class. He is fairly bright. He is 3 right now (he will be four in 3 months). He can write his name, knows most of his letters and writes a few of them, can count to fifty, can match a written number with a card including that many object (up to 20), he can communicate pretty good, but he is pretty quiet in groups. Any thoughts? I am open to all thoughts: the good, the bad, and the ugly :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 A lot will depend on the tutor. Generally they don't expect a lot of academic skills at that age, but it can be a long morning for a 4 y.o. If the tutor is good at keeping them busy and happy, it will go quickly. If the tutor expects them to sit quietly for long periods of time and such...it may be misery. When I was a Foundations tutor, that was the only age I never did. I'm just not an early elementary person (other than my own). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann.without.an.e Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 Thanks for your thoughts, I appreciate them. I will definitely keep it in mind. He has a great attention span. Not a hint of ADD or wiggle worms :) He can sit for quite a while and color or work puzzles, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByGrace3 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I have a good friend who has her four yo in CC and they love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_Household Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 My 4 year old daughter loves her Foundations class. My son who is 7 started in K4. It's a great place to start and they learn right along with everyone else but there is no pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missouri Okie Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Both my kids were in it at 4. They are now 8 and 6. I'm not sure how much they have retained, but it was a good experience for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann.without.an.e Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 Thanks for all of your thoughts and experiences. Truly appreciated :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethben Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I had my 4 year old in CC with a very good tutor who knew how to work with that age. She didn't make them sit for long periods of time and got them up and moving. My daughter is of the very wiggly version. Her class got used to her being under the table, sitting in the window frame or just not paying attention (quietly- she was never totally disruptful). It sounds like your son may be ok, but not every 4 year old should be in these classes regardless of what CC says. Some really are just not ready. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaddon Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 My friend teaches 4/5 and says she has quite a few 4 year olds and she loves how eager they are to learn. Most of it is to music so she says they pick up quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stm4him Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Generally the tutor for that age likes the little ones and is very good at coming up with fun ideas for them. Regardless of how much they retain the first year they will absorb enough that the second time through it will be easier for them. I think even a 3 year old can enjoy most of the CC class as mine have when tagging along in the 4 year old/5 year old class. They generally love being there with their friends and the range of academic ability and readiness is varied so they don't expect them to "know" anything at that point. My advice: start them early and keep them in. You may not see the big picture right away but if you keep them in when they are older you will be really glad you did. Most of the moms I know who didn't know about CC or left CC when their kids were young and came back wish they had known about it or stayed with it. CC also is incredibly helpful for moms as they learn how to homeschool and gain insight and wisdom from other moms educating classically.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegirlwhopaintedtrees Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 At our community, 4yr olds can no longer be in nursery and have to move up to class. I thought that was the norm across the board, so you may want to check with yours. My 5 yr old did great in cc when she was 4 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiannaC Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 My oldest did CC last year as a 4 year old and I was his tutor. He didn't retain anything, but he had a good time. I am tutoring his class again this year (4s & 5s) and I try to have a lot of fun, but some of the kids still have a hard time staying with me for the 3 hrs, especially during science project and tin whistle. I'll have a 4 year old again in the fall, and I am undecided if I will put him in a class or leave him with grandma. He is very wiggly and unless he matures a lot in the next 6 months, I think it would be a struggle for him. If your child can write, count, and sit still, then I think he would do fine at CC. Every child is different and you know your child best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann.without.an.e Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 Our director strongly feels that moms with 4 year olds should have the option between foundations and nursery. She feels that four is just too young for some children. Some communities do not give an option and I believe that CC strongly encourages 4's to be in Foundations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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