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All of the Back-to-School talk flying around everywhere has done nothing but ramp up the excitement in this house and make Mama a little nervous.
We are still holding with our decision to let the Little Lady wait another year before starting Kindergarten but, lately, I have been fighting with myself over whether or not it is a good decision.
(Does she really need more time?)
When I was teaching here in Houston, I took my students’ education very, very seriously but I never understood the stress of education from a parent’s point of view. I taught ninth grade English and Pre-AP English — the parents with whom I interacted were well past the “worrying about Kindergarten” stage . . . they had their heads burdened with math tutoring and GPA ranking. These parents had to worry about how to support their students’ needs for sleep and rest while juggling all of the clubs and extra-curricular activities that look good on a transcript.
And here I am just trying to decide whether or not Kindergarten is the way to go. . . trying to crack the secret to making my own “Nutra-Grain” bars . . . and attempting to find the best back-pack for little shoulders. Trivial? Perhaps but still stressful.
It is so crazy how different the educational arena is on the parental side of the stadium, even here in the preschool and kindergarten stage. It is fun looking for the perfect First Day of School outfit, but choosing the perfect preschool program feels as daunting as picking the best ACT tutor in Houston.
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Wonder if there is someone there who can help me solve my Kindergarten-Or-Not dilemma. . . or anyone who covers Sharing? Mr. Boy could use some extra help on that subject.
disclosure: This post was sponsored on behalf of Varsity Tutors. Any opinions expressed (and not directly quoted from an outside source) are my own.
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About Rachel Lacy
My name is Rachel -- I share tales about food and family. I'm a home-cook who focuses on fresh & simple meals to both fuel us and to help us celebrate our family-life. My day starts with coffee. Lots of coffee. 
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Oh I use to love back to school time, such a refreshing change!
I’m sure your decision to wait a year will only work in her favor!
I love the matching Hello Kitty ensemble!
That is a tough one. We went through this dilemma with our summer baby too. We almost held her back because she would be the youngest in her class but he the teachers advised against it. Said it would be harder for her socially when she was older being he oldest and most mature in the class. I can’t say whether it was the right decision because it has been difficult for her being the youngest both socially and academic wise, but either way, she has made it. Good luck with your decision.
Go with your instinct, I’m sure you’ll make the right decision.
Taylor started having some problems last year in math, but once we switched school districts, she started doing better. If she has problems this year, we will definitely look in to getting her a tutor.
Go with what you feel is best for her. Love her backpack!
Awww, love the Hello Kitty!
Kiddo begins HIGH SCHOOL in a week. I am kind of freaking out. I wish I were worrying about whether or not she should be going into Kindergarten!
She’s so cute!
I can see benefits to both waiting and not waiting, so really don’t think you can go wrong with your decision. Kidorable has some amazing backpacks for little ones by the way.
Decisions, decisions! I’ll be in the same boat in a few years since Sweet T has an awkward August birthday. What to do?
I miss back-to-school and all that goes with it. Your daughter is adorable!
Ahhh back to school…I can’t wait! Love the Hello Kitty stuff.
What a cute picture. My daughter is going back to school Hello Kitty style too!
She looks adorable!
I agree! I’m a teacher too and I never understood how frustrating it could be for a parent to make the decision whether or not it was the right time to send your kid to school. I think we are going to skip this year and send her next year..
I’m hoping my son won’t need a tutor this year.. we’ll see.
I can relate. I have made myself SICK about the school decision this summer. My kids have autism and public vs. ABA school has been such a hard decision.
Two weeks before school starts back up for us.
Hello Kitty was my favorite when I was a little girl!
I was a teacher for awhile too… and thinking about sending my little guy to school? EEEEEK!
She’s so adorable! My son starts school on Tuesday.
Tutoring is a wonderful option for any kids who need some extra assistance, or even for parents who feel someone more qualified can help their child.