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Show 6 Page Nephi, Utah1 Wednesday, August 28, 1996 t i f p i V. . , V. i t. 5cf)oot Nevs. . . Sending your child to preschool Twos Too Early For Preschool . by Dennis Hinkamp My two year old is driving me crazy is probably not sufficient cause to enroll the child in preschool. When or if to send a child to preschool is a question that is not easily answered, says Farol Nelson, early childhood specialist in the Utah State University College of Family Life. Several points need to be considered before coming to a conclusion. If your young child is driving you crazy, there are probably situations at home that warrant attention. Parenting tips on guidance, gaining basic knowledge of what to expect from a in terms of development and behavior, or help for a two-year-o- ld tired, overworked, stressed parent may be in order. Introducing the child to the rigors of an unfamiliar school situation will in all likelihood add fuel to the fire, Nelson says. At age two, many children dont have the physical maturity to handle the rigorous two- - schedule in most Research has shown that at preschools. They get tired and risk children from deprived, and cranky, and most are not com- economically underprivileged pletely toilet trained at this homes do benefit from a good preschool program. But for many young age. in middle class Americhildren have more Emotionally, they fears about separation and they ca who experience a stimulating, are not particularly adept in the warm, and responsive home atfiner social skills of sharing, co- mosphere, academics at age operating, or negotiating for three are not only unnecessary, but developmentally inappropriwhat they want, she says. will insist on having ate as well. Children who enter kinderany toy they are playing with, have played with, or are plan- garten with the ability to share, ning to play with at any future cooperate, get along with peers, and who possesses a reasonable time. On the other hand, Nelson says attention span may be in a betby the time children reach three, ter position academically than a they are generally ready to start child who is able to read first acquiring the social skills of co- grade primers at age four. Nelson says if you are enjoyoperation. They will begin using words to express their wants, ing your child at home, not ready and will begin to value the im- to give that up, and the child has portance of having other play- plenty of quality experiences at home and opportunities to play mates around. have more stamina physically, and socialize with other children, and are ready to test their inde- a preschool experience may not pendence and abilities in situa- be a high priority. tions outside the home. Also, if you cant afford or dont Regardless of what many peo- particularly like the preschools ple are saying, Nelson cautions in your area, or your child really that preschools do not necessar- does not want to go to any school, ily give a child an academic edge you may want to wait, look else- and not everyone is doing it. where, or forget it, Nelson says. However, if you live in a neighborhood that does not have many children for your child to play and socialize with, a good preschool may be the answer. She says an effective program with which you feel comfortable can indepenpromote A good dence, and preschool can enhance a childs language development, and can provide experiences and opportunities with toys, books and additional materials that may not be available at home. Working parents who feel they cannot find enough time to spend doing preschool activities with their child may find a good preschool program beneficial for the whole family. can be especially hard on the people who care about them the most. Sometimes a friendly teacher who is kind and concerned, but objective enough not to be snowed by a child is just what a mom or dad needs to reconfirm their parental role. She says deciding when or if to send your child to preschool is a personal and critical decision. Take time to examine your choices, your feelings and above all, the needs of your child. self-identit- y, self-relianc- e. Two-year-ol- Three-year-ol- Three-year-ol- ds Winners in the 1996 Farm Bureau Talent TALENT WINNERS Contest are from left, back row: Intermediate Division, 1st place, Keena Casper, vocal; 2nd place, Malaree Park, piano; and 3rd place, Melinda Isaac, piano. Front, Beginner Division, 2nd place, 1Yen McPherson and Kyler Jones, dance. Absent from photo: Beginner Division, 1st place, Patrick McManus, vocal; and 3rd place, Taylee Bowles, vocal. Juab High Football starts season with intersquad game, will play Nephi Elementary South Sevier at home on Friday starts new The Juab High School football interteams had their squad games on Friday, August 23rd. all teams played terrific and are ready for the upcoming pre-seas- on 6:00 p.m. The Varsity team will season. The JV and Freshman teams will travel to South Sevier on August 29th for their first game. The games will begin at 4:00 and School stu- - . K2-wd- ! Unlimited i Dance Studio I Announces 1 FALL REGISTRATION Boys & Girls 2 12 years old and up, family rates. Call for more information 63 . , year! Be ready by Oct. 1st or wait until next year. Call for Quotes Tiffany Taylor 623-2- 1 ' N?phl Elementary be pai" m &Tades the season. The Lady Wasps will new a pro- reading play an alumni game on August tipating Cpan- 29th in the high school gym. The Fa thls scho! 13 on dinS Dkr games begin at 5:00 and 6:00 ; Grant Harrison aurTed hfpubj p' lished by Metra Co. Dr. Harrison will be the guest speaker at a parent meeting this evening, August 28th, in the HYDRO-SEEDIN- G Nephi Elementary School lunchroom at 6:30 p.m. He will give a LAST CALL brief overview of the program, and discuss the parents role in Last call for Hydro-Seedin- g helping their child learn to read. This u, Cfci their first game on their play home field against South Sevier on August 30th at 7:00 p.m. Juabs volleyball team has also been working hard preparing for and Scheduling Bakers Hydro-Seedin- g, 623-087- 3 if! Winners in the 1996 Form Bureau Talent TALENT WINNERS Contest are from left: Senior Division, 1st place, Lynette Harmon, vocal. Junior Division, 1st place, Brenda Kenison, ballet; 2nd place, Norma Bozutto, piano; and 3rd place, Taraca McPherson, fiddle. Absent from photo: Senior Division, 2nd place, Sharon Mellor, All parents of children in grades K-- 2 are invited and encouraged to attend this meeting. If you have any questions, contact Nephi Elementary School, 623-032- 8. Kids are going back to school. Lets show them that we really care about their education January 1996 issue of the maga- schools build strong communizine, and its an article that ev- ties, and we all want that. U. S. Secretary of Education Because parental and commuery parent, educator, and citizen who cares about education nity involvement are so imporNow that kids are going back should read. tant to education, the U.S. Dedeto school, its a good time to ask: isnt Money everything, partment of Education and the Where do you have to live to find clared Money. The districts that national Partnership for Family By Richard W. Riley made the list enjoyed widespread good schools? Do you have to live in a community support and a high wealthy suburb? Do you have to degree of parental involvement, Involvement in Education are launching an important initiative to coincide with back-to-scho- ol time. Its called America head for the big cities? Should and many were in areas where the average home cost less than Goes Back to School: Get Inyou go to a university town? volved! This is the second year The answer is: Good schools the U.S. median. The fact that good schools can for this initiative, and I would can be found anywhere in America. You can find them in the inn- be found anywhere so long as like to invite you and every citiin the suburbs, and in parents and communities are zen to participate. er-city, rural towns. Thats what Money willing to work for them is good . America Goes Back to School: magazine discovered when it news for every citizen. We all Get Involved!, asks parents, went looking for Americas 100 have a stake in quality educa- grandparents, neighbors, educabest school districts. 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