Mums would you send your august born 4year old to school or wait another year.?

He's not ready. I think it will really stress him out. Most children benefit from being with mum longer. It builds their primary attachment and helps build a sense of security. Right now, I think he would lose confidence by being put into school.

It may help him to have a 2 day a week school or a couple hours a week away to help him get used to the idea, but he just does not seem ready yet for 6 hr days at school. I wouldn't do it if he was my child.

From what you've said he may be better waiting another year. Unlike what Joshua says they do learn in the 1st year at school (Reception class). I know this as my daughter is in Reception, and they have been teaching the children how to read, add and subtract numbers, and this week she has been given simple spellings. Yes a lot of their time is spent playing, but they do also learn.

It is a a given that the children will recognise numbers, be able to count to 10, know that some numbers are lower than others, and preferably be able organise numbers in order from 1-20. They are also usually expected to be able to recognise their own name, and preferably able to write it before they start school. Toilet training and being able to feed themselves is also assumed.

I would send him to the nursery that is attached to the school (if they have one) or where-ever the parents of that school are sending their children, so he meets his future classmates. They should also start to get him ready to start school so it's a seamless transfer as possible. Work with the nursery to help you get him ready.

The school can of course help with all the above issues, but if he is trailing behind his peers you run the risk of him being bored because he's not understanding what he's being taught. Of course if he loves learning and seems quite studious this will be less of an issue.

I also have an August boy, he's only 20 months old, but I'm already thinking about what to do when he is due to start school. I'm going to see how he is and whether he's ready for school when the time comes. In your situation I personally would wait another year, or see if they do a January intake. But speak to the teachers regarding your concerns.

I live in Florida, my daughter is 4 years old and she will be starting school in August. She will be in the vpk program. So she will only be in school for about 5 hours. I don't think it's to early for her because she is very smart and social and she wants to go to school and learn. You know you child. You have to be able to make that judge meant on your own. If you think he is ready then give it a chance.

He can go part time..less days or half days..speak to school of your concerns...saying that my boys are all the youngest in their years and surprisingly adapted to school very well.They enjoy the responsibility and new friends.They have a book that they bring home everyday which the teacher and yourself can write any concerns in..

Did you know that children don't start to learn in school until about the age of 5?

FACT

no, not if he isnt fully potty trained. most schools require

I'm not a mother, but I do babysit and see this alot :)

I think it would be best to try and start weaning him off Mommy so he gets used to being away. Maybe send him to a trusted family member to hang out for a day or two, or someone else who lives close so you can keep tabs on them. Also, try to take him out to socialize with kids his age, like at a park or library, so he gets used to being around other children. Really work on the eating and drinking thing, though; that's way important (but it's better than holding his breath when he's in unfamiliar surroundings!). Just kinda follow your instinct mostly, I mean nobody can really tell you how to raise your kids. If YOU think he can handle it, then that's what will happen; if YOU think he needs another year, than so be it. Either way, he's gonna always be your son, and will thank you either way when he's older. :D have fun and good luck!

All the evidence suggests starting later is better. This would particularly be the case if he is not independent enough to use the toilet by himself.

Are you sure he starts school this year if he is only 4 in August because where I live in Scotland he would not get in until next year because those starting in August have to be 5 before February 2015 - I would leave it until next year and make sure he attends nursery to be able to cope for himself and by his age he should be able to go to toilet himself, Good Luck