This means my kid's not stupid and we can go to school, right?
Maybe he's so not stupid he doesn't need school. Can you test out the top?
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§ ita § - Jun 20, 2011 7:31:55 am PDT #13328 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
§ ita § - Jun 20, 2011 7:41:33 am PDT #13329 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
A co-worker I barely know just sent me a chocolate bar and a thank-you-for-meeting-me note by interoffice mail. We spoke for five minutes. Tres weird.
le nubian - Jun 20, 2011 7:46:28 am PDT #13330 of 30001
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
does this coworker like you? like like you?
Zenkitty - Jun 20, 2011 7:46:58 am PDT #13331 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Dylan was "assessed" for pre-k today. I'm pretty sure we passed...his block tower was 12 blocks high and he correctly identified all the trucks and cars in the truck & car puzzle. And the teacher said she liked his picture. This means my kid's not stupid and we can go to school, right?
Wow. So he has to prove he already knows stuff so that he can be taught stuff. Going into college this would make sense, but pre-k? It seems like having to prove you don't really need a loan before you can get one. I would not do well as a parent these days.
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Amy - Jun 20, 2011 7:50:05 am PDT #13332 of 30001
Because books.
Pre-k readiness is mostly about if a kid is ready developmentally to do well in a structured classroom. Some kids aren't, and if not it's better to wait a while than to put them a situation that might be stressful for them.
Welcome back, zuisa.
§ ita § - Jun 20, 2011 7:50:37 am PDT #13333 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
does this coworker like you? like like you?
If you had to make me pick one co-worker that pinged my gaydar, it would be him. Mostly because of the rainbow paraphernalia at his desk, not because I'm sharp or anything.
So if someone hasn't accepted my 10:00 AM meeting invite, the assumption is it's not gonna happen, right? And I should reschedule?
DavidS - Jun 20, 2011 7:51:39 am PDT #13334 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Wow. So he has to prove he already knows stuff so that he can be taught stuff. Going into college this would make sense, but pre-k?
With the blocks they're actually testing his fine motor skills which gives a clue to how developed he is neurologically/developmentally. It's NSM what he knows but how ripe he is for learning. Also, they're trying to find out how well he'll handle the new social situation and can he pay attention etc. Some kids are young for their age, and others are ready.
Zenkitty - Jun 20, 2011 7:54:29 am PDT #13335 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Pre-k readiness is mostly about if a kid is ready developmentally to do well in a structured classroom. Some kids aren't, and if not it's better to wait a while than to put them a situation that might be stressful for them.
Eh, yeah, I get this.
meara - Jun 20, 2011 8:00:48 am PDT #13336 of 30001
But good grief, first there was kindergarten testing (and test prep!) and now pre-k? It all seems...too hardcore for 4 years old.
Woke up with a headache. Stupid headaches. Took painkiller and sudafed, went back to bed. Feeling mildly better, but still headachey. Hoping caffeine will fix me, doubting it.
Toddson - Jun 20, 2011 8:05:58 am PDT #13337 of 30001
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
Next, testing in utero to make sure the kid's ready for the world. If not ... you thought you were done at nine months? guess again!