Does my child HAVE to go to preschool? | Preparing for kindergarten without pre-k

Can you prepare your child for kindergarten without preschool? Former kindergarten teacher, Natalie walks you through how to replicate preschool at home. Where there’s a will there’s a way!
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00:00 Intro
00:20 Stats on preschool
01:28 Why you can trust me
02:32 5 things kindergarten teachers look for
04:46 How to replicate preschool at home
05:14 Independence
07:02 Speaking & listening
08:47 Academics
11:29 Special needs
13:33 Interacting with children
15:45 Beware bad studies on preschool
17:25 You do you!
18:08 Share your story

[@angelasnyder1519]

Former teacher here, and I couldn’t agree more! My school offered half-day pre-K but it was difficult to get into. Thanks for sharing these tips for home!

[@PrimaryFocus]

Thanks for watching! Same at one of the schools I taught at- low capacity and you had to have your act together to apply almost a year out.

[@tvstudentNL]

I’m shocked at how expensive preschool is. I’m so glad you understand how not every family can afford it, or even weekly sports or music classes. This is great advice.

[@PrimaryFocus]

Thank you! I hope this gives people some options to help their kids prepare for kindergarten

[@MikeBifulco]

I never would have guessed how expensive preschool is. Wow.

[@PrimaryFocus]

I was shook!! I’ve heard parents joke about what a bargain kindergarten was, but I had no idea

[@samcpeak1]

I watched your podcast with Chelsea from The Financial Diet and loved hearing your perspective! I have an almost 4yo in daycare, so I found your content at the perfect time. My partner and I were just now talking about future kindergarten related decisions. I'm looking through your videos and can already tell there are a bunch I want to watch - thank you!

[@PrimaryFocus]

Thank you! If you need help making kindergarten decisions, especially choosing the type of school reach out.

[@NonaBear]

I couldn't afford preschool and I have a full time job. I just taught my child as much as I could before he started Kindergarten and since he started school his Kindergarten and First Grade teachers have told me he is one of their top students. Its doable! My child has also been very independent, which helps a lot. Thank you for putting this video out!

[@PrimaryFocus]

That’s so encouraging! I hope other parents can have the same success 😁

[@aaron_dodge]

37 years old here! I had no idea preschool even coat money

[@PrimaryFocus]

Right?!

[@PrimaryFocus]

What's your child's preschool story?

[@kaitlinlacey5091]

Full day is more like $12-$15k a year. It's 🍌🍌🍌

[@PrimaryFocus]

woof that’s awful! They should be getting a degree for that price!