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The Joy School Dilemma

We've been doing Joy School for Jackson with 5 other kids in the ward for 2 weeks now. I was a little apprehensive getting Jackson into this group because 4 of the 6 kids did Joy School last year and are a year older. PLUS...the 4 older kids are also girls and I DO believe this makes a difference in their ability to sit still and listen. Jackson loves going to Joy School but has a problem staying engaged. He gets bored and just starts running around. So now I'm trying to decide whether to keep taking him, knowing that the assistant teacher spends a lot of time just getting Jackson to sit down. I don't want the other moms to resent me for the distraction. I do feel like given time, Jackson will grow accustomed to the format and learn to sit and listen, but I don't know how long I can handle the "no, he did ok" response said with a telling sigh. I'm teaching next week so I think I will be able to make a new evaluation then, but then again he won't act the same when I'm there.

Maybe Joy School will turn into Home School...time will tell.

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Monkey Pants said…
He's only 2!! I don't want to say he's not ready for joyschool, but there is a huge difference between 2 year olds and 3 year olds. If the othere Mom's can be understanding...leave him there. If you can find other 2 year olds...even better cuz those mom's would be more on the same page.
September 27, 2007 at 4:15 PM
Monkey Pants said…
maybe he needs more of a play group than a preschool...I know, I know, finding other kids is the tricky part.

Where have you been? You're never online anymore!! I miss our deep thoughtful chats.
September 27, 2007 at 4:23 PM
Seriously... said…
i'm so deliriously tired right now....i'll try to form sentences. I would just wait and see how things go when you teach, that way you can at least assess the other kids. Maybe see if there are other moms around with 2 year olds and you can form a little group? The group I have carson in is really just a glorified playgroup. We do things with letters, etc....but nothing that requires any sitting! Let me know how it goes :) Call me soon
k
September 27, 2007 at 9:52 PM
krysta said…
I think I would also recommend a 2 year old group. Even if its just Jackson and another child. That way you can gear the lessons to that age group. I am in the nursery at church and that one little year makes a huge difference. Good luck.

I wish I could do joy school with you. I purchased the first session online, but am group-less.
September 27, 2007 at 11:28 PM
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