I have twin boys that are in their secoend year of pre-k. They were lucky to get into the school's first year of a 3 year old pre-k class, as they receive speech and one also receives hearing help. But I am experiencing pushing from the admistration in the direction that next year will take my boys. You see if they were born on time, or close to, they would not be going into Kindergarten next year. My husband and I feel that developmentally they are not ready to do so. So we have talked to the school about it and told them that. They will not let them do pre-k again, since it is grant funded. And said that they don't really do half day kindergarten, the boys would go half day then leave early from the class. Then would repeat K next year and go the full day. Or I would go back to work, try to save up the money and send them to a private pre-k for a year then send them to K that following year. The thing is I would still be having to take them out to the school for their speech and hearing appts. I just don't know what to do. Of course we want to do what is best for them. Oh and the principle has told me they won't be in the same class, the they have not put twins in the same class since he has been there, it is like he was daring me to challenge him. Let me tell you, he doesn't want to do that, because I have all kinds of info and amo to go up against him if need be. The thing is, I am just sitting back biding my time, observing my boys to see what is best for them. And I asked him, if there was a reason if they should be seperated and he said no. Well that is all the answer I really need. If there is no interaction problems in the classroom, then what is the problem, right?! Sorry to go on...lol.
Twins in pre-K
I am a little confused as to why the school doesn't offer speech classes. If your twins are in speech class now, and have an IEP, they will remain in speech class until you and the teachers think they can stop them. You can even chose the time that they leave the classroom for the class. I say try out K, if it doesn't work hold them back the following year and go at it again. No harm no foul. We already held ours back from starting K this year, because I knew about the cut-off date changing three years ago. I also know that most boys need an extra year to develop emotionally when they have a late birthday. I have observed them in preschool, and noticed that they would probably be better off in separate classrooms next year in K. Why are you hesitant about separating them? Each school is different, policy is policy in our state. The schools decide as to whether they are together or not. Ours lets the parents decide, but I have noticed that most people separate them after second grade. My father-in-law is an identical twin, and said that was the best thing his mom could have ever done. She separated them after fifth grade.
Hi! I have 5 year old twins.
Hi! I have 5 year old twins. One of my twins was in the pre k 3 year and then the 4 year old program. How old will your twins be when school starts next September? Do your twins have IEP's? Have they been evaluated by your district's Child Study Team? If so, their Case Manager should be contacted for advice. If not, maybe that is where you should start. An IEP is a legal working educational plan that must be adherred to. It will put the special ed label on your children, but who cares if you get the services needed. Maybe they need to be evaluated . I say get all the services needed from your school disctrict. That is why you pay school taxes. Don't be bullied by administrators who don't know what your twins needs are. My twins made the cut off in September for K. They did not do well on their Kindergarten Readiness Test. Intellectually they were okay but developmentally not ready. My son who was part of the Prek program was going to have an inclusion teacher follow him in K this year to help him. The plan was that both twins would go into a 5 day, full day kindergarten with about 22-24 kids. A little overwhelming. Then a wonderful thing happened. The school district decided to start a full day Junior/ Developmental k for children who were young 5 year olds and needed the "Gift of Time" to work on developmental issues. Both my twins are in a new program called Jr. Kindergarten with 15 kids total. My children attend school 5 days a week, full day and get all the specials. I don't know what kind of services your children need but the laws in NJ state the services must be be provided (speech,ot,pt) from age 3 to 21 years old by your local school district if the child has been evaluated and classified. In other words if they do not attend school the district must provide and pay for the services needed. You need to find out what the special ed laws are in your state. Good luck and hang in there.
Twins not ready for kindergarten
Twins in the same class
As the mother of twin daughters I understand the concern that you have with the children being in the same class. My girls are now in 1st grade and have been in the same classroom from PreK thru this year. I did have to somewhat push that I DID want my twins to stay together for at least one more year. I was told by several teachers that I should have them in different classes so they would be able to develop their own friendships and their own identity. I stood my ground. I believed and still do that this was the best thing for my girls. However, each set of twins are so different and I believe it should be your choice not that of any principal, who likely does not have a set of twins. Do what you feel is best and you will not regret it. You know your twins better than anyone else. I would also urge you to speak to the school counselor or a nurse to get the much needed help for your children.