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Ashley - October 9th, 2010 8:14 AM

So I get this notice from my son's school yesterday... They are offering after school tutoring - for FREE - at the school.

The classed go from 2:45 until 4:00 pm, Tues thru Thur. But here's the thing; it's being offered to KINDERGARDEN students! This, I think is great, but do you think it's TOO much for the little ones??

They already go from 8:20 'til 2:35... do you think extending the day by another hour+ is too much? The program is a few months long, covers Language Arts and Math, and is being offered by the teachers...

I know I want my son to be involved with after school activities, but I was thinking soccer or band or something, not more classwork... I think by the time he gets home he's burnt out without adding to it...

Opinions? On one hand, I want to give him every available opportunity to catch up and keep up, but on the other hand, I don't want him to start burning out and hating school!


Amanda - October 10th, 2010 4:02 PM

it's a good thing but remember too much school load will definitely put your child to information-loaded and it's not a good thing for a child to get so stressed with so many activities within a day. practically speaking, if i were you, i would rather have the regular school schedule and at the same time, when he comes home, he can enjoy the fun activities of being a child and to play like all normal child do.


Alexine - November 9th, 2010 7:23 AM

There's one thing to look at this, if you think your son is doing well with school, let him be and don't pressure him with after school tutoring. If his struggling with his lessons, then this is a perfect opportunity for him to learn.


Alice - November 9th, 2010 7:26 AM

This actually is a good thing, so why not take advantage of it while it lasts. Your son can have all the fun he wants when it's not a school day. It's for his education anyway.


Amelia - November 9th, 2010 7:38 AM

Wow... this is a though one. I do get your point though, I understand you want your son to also have some quality time. But if it were me, I'd try the after school tutoring for a few months, just observe him for a bit and if you think it's having a negative effect on him, then you can just stop.


Amy2010 - November 9th, 2010 7:40 AM

an extra hour isn't too much for your kid. He might learn faster with the help of the after school tutoring. Also make sure to ask your little one what he thinks of it. Just follow your instincts.


oLiViA - November 9th, 2010 10:05 PM

If i were to decide I will not enroll my child for after school tutoring because it will be too much for a young age. I would take advantage of that when he reach primary level.


SweetLilies - November 10th, 2010 10:40 AM

This is fine with me for as long as it is really needed and the child enjoys it too. Opportunity to learn should be grabbed as it is offered.


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