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Top Triplet Talk Elementary School Age Issues
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Tying shoes in Kindergarten?
I got a notice from the girls' school (sent to all parents) regarding shoes for Kindergarten. They asked that kids wear and bring velcro shoes rather
LolasLadiesJun-02-10 08:13 AM
by LolasLadies
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6 year old Triplets BBG wanting to retain in 1st grade
I have 6 year old triplets born August 8th (so they are young first graders), doing well grade wise, but are below level for reading. It was recommen
kfucikMay-18-09 10:15 AM
by Peanut
142287
Birthday Party Exclusion
I have triplets (2 boys, 1 girl) who are all in the same class (small rural school). On Monday one of my sons brought home a birthday invitation to a
kcstripletsMar-05-09 02:11 PM
by goreliky
112264
loss of confidence / nervousness
Long ago, back when my kids were 2, we put Meredith in a separate classroom from the other 2. This was for maybe 6 weeks (we had just moved here, and
Megan WelfareMay-21-10 12:13 PM
by Andi
182252
K and Early vs. Late start in school
Our trio is expected to start K this fall, when they'll JUST be turning 5. Although their progress through EI and Pre-K is amazing and their behavior
javigabiApr-27-09 09:01 AM
by Karens5girls
122214
Car or SUV when the kids get older?
I am letting myself daydream of the day that I won't have to drive a roadhog to cart my boys and their stuff around. I currently drive an Expedition,
Jenny1981Jun-15-09 06:53 AM
by Heavensentme5
162208
Board games for 8 year olds.
I just picked up Life, Monopoly & Connect 4X4. I am wondering if Monopoly & Life might be too long and complicated for my soon to be 8 year olds. I ma
Luvmy3Jan-28-10 10:25 AM
by BabyABC
122207
Teacher gifts...any great ideas?
My kids are in First Grade. They have a homeroom teacher and then switch teachers for both Math and Language Arts. So I have 4 teachers to buy for. Th
Luvmy3Dec-10-08 08:34 PM
by paula3
152198
Class Pictures
My girls have their first class picture in Kindergarten scheduled on Mar. 6. I know this isn't a really important issue but it seems to be taking up
1plustripletsMar-09-09 12:02 PM
by niknakx3
132186
how much time reading aloud?
Another website I was on (the well-trained mind homeschooling forum) had someone post asking how much other people read out loud to their 4-5-6-7 yea
Megan WelfareMar-04-10 11:42 AM
by Megan Welfare
182149
what's more important?
For months, I have been agonizing over a school decision for next year. I am finally up against a deadline, and have to decide by tomorrow. We s
Megan WelfareFeb-03-10 07:12 PM
by Megan Welfare
182116
The Sucker Punch
I got word today that our kids' kindergarten teacher is quitting on 12/01. Man, what a blow!!!! I didn't see this one coming. She was so incredibly
MSTARNov-18-09 12:59 PM
by MSTAR
112113
dressing alike?
At what point do I really put my foot down and force my kids to start dressing differently? My kids are 6.5 years old, but were held back so are in
Megan WelfareApr-10-12 03:12 PM
by iquadmom
142108
School Clothes
Can someone please tellme how to buy all of the clothes my kids will need for school? I was looking at prices...(Kmart $21.99 for jeans) (JCPenny $19
quadmom121203Jul-20-09 03:42 PM
by Jane_p
162065
Are you sad Kindergarten is over?
I can't believe how misty I am about Kindergarten coming to a close. We had such a fantastic start to the school experience that I'm a little sad it'
ZazJun-06-11 01:37 PM
by Andi
82061
Kindergarten progress
Just wondering how everyone is doing with Kindergarten and how were your conferences with their teachers? I can't believe the the growth my girls h
ZazDec-19-09 07:05 PM
by Rosemarie3
132033
Special teachers
So, if a child needs to see, let's say the speech teacher or the reading teacher or another specialist at their school, don't you think it's protocol
ZazFeb-22-10 01:40 PM
by aliandbob
192031
Monday Update 12/8
Hello all, I hope you are all having a good holiday season so far. I've been really busy getting things done around here. We celebrated our baby's 5
VonWasdenDec-11-08 12:33 PM
by cdemp
152026
Opinions from veteran moms needed
This topic has been addressed many times but I would like to hear from the moms who have been there. I currently have my trio in the same class for a
PrettyinpinkOct-06-09 04:08 PM
by Prettyinpink
132020
Birthday Party Etiquette
I took 2 of my kids to a birthday party today for a little girl that is in their class. This is the 3rd friends party they have ever been to and am s
quadmom121203May-11-10 10:18 AM
by Andi
152014
Stupid situation...what do I do??
All of my kids are in Kindergarten and they are doing well. I spoke with both teachers (they are split 2/2) before school to talk about specific thin
quadmom121203Oct-02-09 07:00 PM
by casanndra
152004
Do your triplets share a room?
I have six month old GGG triplets who currently share a room, but we are moving and have the option of having one bigger bedroom for them. Will they
PipersueJan-20-10 08:58 PM
by niknakx3
101957
Name your favorite stores
Just wondering where you love to shop for your kids' clothes. As I'm doing some spring cleaning and getting rid of size 5 stuff, I'm realizing: Oh
ZazMar-19-10 01:28 PM
by Andi
131936
Love a teacher's oppinion
My mom is a retired teacher and is always free with giving her advice to me (gotta love a mom!) So anyway, she is always telling me I do to much fo
fords5Oct-17-09 08:54 AM
by BabyABC
121931
Evidence for keeping together in school
I feel like someone posted references to studies that indicated the positives of keeping multiples together. I am getting resistance (for the first ti
mwAug-07-10 03:06 PM
by Tasha
101931
Going from 3 at home to zero at home in one day :-(
OK, so it is starting to hit me. After 5 years of having the kids be with me most of the time, they are going to be gone for most days, most of the d
AndiAug-19-09 11:51 AM
by Andi
121928
birthday party invitation?
Boys received party invitations this week to a party tomorrow. Does it bother anyone else when the invitation has a note in it like the following: M
PAO123Nov-23-08 03:34 PM
by Tasha
71908
Crazy Hair Day?
What ideas do you have for Crazy Hair day? My kids have fine straight hair, and isn't very long (cut in a bob), which makes it a real challenge!
Megan WelfareSep-25-09 03:09 PM
by Megan Welfare
131906
How much laundry do you do?
Hi, My DH thinks I'm crazy because I do 2 loads of laundry a day, more when I wash all the bed stuff. I rather do medium size loads then spend a w
BabyABCMar-31-11 11:15 AM
by Andi
81902
Kindergarten moms how is it going
Just checking in to see how things are going with your kids in kindergarten. As for us we have had a good start to the year, I separated the kids
Rosemarie3Oct-06-09 11:04 AM
by lab2001
141898
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