How much homework should preschoolers have? I never thought to ask that question when my firstborn started preschool. This time around with my youngest already in his first year of school, I find myself wondering about it. Maybe its because they are in a different school with a different curriculum and different mission and vision.
I sent out a holler in twitter and plurk to see how many mothers out there are thinking the same thing. Surprisingly, others have replied that their preschoolers too have a lot of homework.
For example, the other day, he was assigned to color about 5 pages of drawings! To me that’s not much but to a 3 year old, I don’t expect the same. Thankfully, my son had the perseverance to complete his homework even if I almost lost my mind trying to ensure he doesn’t get distracted while doing it. He kept breaking into song and dance and wouldn’t stop so his colors went this way and that. I was pulling so hard on my hair trying not to get frustrated as I encouraged him to focus on his work.
Sigh. Teacher, teacher, why do you give us so much homework? Hehe.
“He kept breaking into song and dance and wouldn’t stop so his colors went this way and that.”
- that is sooo cute! i miss my inaanak.
He misses you too ninang! The kids love looking at pictures of the family and always point out everyone. “Tita Shine!” they would scream when your picture comes up on screen. Will we see you this weekend?
unfortunately, not. i have work this weekend. actually, i have work every weekend talaga. kaya weekdays ako usually pumupunta cainta. pag may 5th monday lang ako pede bumisita ng weekend or pag replay ang episode, coz that means i don’t need to work. sigh…
Sayang naman. Wala rin daw Ling. Hirap naman ng schedule mo. Forever na ba yan?