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Karen Quinn, author of "Testing for Kindergarten" will lead a conversation on "simple strategies to help your child ace the tests for: public school placement, private school admissions, gifted program qualification." Join us for a great and timely conversation with Karen.

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      Karen Quinn

      It seems a little crazy, giving homework in kindergarten, but as long as the school keeps it short and sweet in that first year, I think it's okay.

      about 1 year ago

      Doug Morse

      There are (at least) two schools of thought on this and schools (yes, public and private) span the range from what is considered progressive (very little or no homework for early grades) to more traditional structure with a lot of homework. Both have their merits.

      about 1 year ago

      Karen of 3G2S

      I think it's a good habit to get into so that it won't be such a shock later on.

      about 1 year ago

      Andrea

      My daughter had homework in kindegarten everyday but it was a very small amount - nothing overwhelming

      about 1 year ago

      StacieinAtlanta

      Nope. Every single day so far, she has had homework. She loves doing it so it is fine but still...Kindergarten? Homework? Jeez!

      about 1 year ago

      Karen of 3G2S

      Last year, my son was in half-day kindergarten and he had homework several times a week. It was usually just a worksheet to reinforce what they had been learning at school. I don't remember having homework until maybe 2nd grade. I don't disagree with having homework for kindergartners though as long as it is a short assignment.

      about 1 year ago

      Erin O

      Wow! I didn't have daily homework until late in grade school (5th grade or so)!

      about 1 year ago

      Emily

      Really, so different than when we were kids! My recollection of kindergarten was washing dishes in the pretend kitchen.

      about 1 year ago

      JodiG

      My daughter has full-day K, but no homework.

      about 1 year ago

      StacieinAtlanta

      I still have a hard time believing that my daughter (in Kindergarten this year) has homework EVERY day!

      about 1 year ago
    • Cooper 10 comments
    • For those of us who attended kindergarten, um, more than a couple decades ago-- how is our children's experience different? Obviously it is much more advanced, but what else are you seeing?
      about 1 year ago
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      Karen Quinn

      The only other reason to have your child tested is if you suspect a learning issue or if you feel she may be gifted and the school where she's going isn't serving her needs.

      about 1 year ago

      Karen Quinn

      There is no reason to have your child tested unless it's required for admissions to a competitive school. However, your child will be tested just as soon as he starts school. They'll do an informal classroom assessment to see what ability groups to put him in and to structure their curriculum.

      about 1 year ago

      Doug Morse

      It started to move our understanding from 'Our child is very bright' to 'Our child has special educational needs'

      about 1 year ago

      Emily

      Doug, how did your child's score change what you were looking for?

      about 1 year ago

      Doug Morse

      We went in kind of clueless going into to the ERB administered test. When we got the score (a high one), we were a bit taken aback and had to reconsider what we were looking for.According to the write up, Zeke was very comfortable and social.

      about 1 year ago

      StacieinAtlanta

      It was a little stressful for part of it and then the rest, they asked us to leave the room.

      about 1 year ago

      Lydia

      I have two that could have been tested and two that will be going into K soon. I didn't have my first two tested. They don't make us do it here in IL. Only if we want to. Should all kids be tested?

      about 1 year ago

      StacieinAtlanta

      My son was tested.

      about 1 year ago

      JodiG

      Never tested my little guy

      about 1 year ago

      Karen of 3G2S

      Our oldest was not tested prior to kindergarten, but was tested during the school year.

      about 1 year ago
    • Karen Quinn 10 comments
    • How many of you have already had experiences with testing your young children? What has it been like?
      about 1 year ago
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