Comments on: Classroom Thoughts http://howdoyoudoit.wordpress.com/2008/04/01/classroom-thoughts/ Moms of Multiples Tell it Like it Is Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:56:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 By: AKLizzy http://howdoyoudoit.wordpress.com/2008/04/01/classroom-thoughts/#comment-877 AKLizzy Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:51:14 +0000 http://howdoyoudoit.wordpress.com/?p=433#comment-877 As a teacher, I have seen pros and cons of twins being placed in the same class. You are right on, Lissa. It does depend, greatly, on the kids involved. My suggestion to all MoMs about this issue to weigh your kids' strengths and weaknesses and make the decision that is right for your wee ones. While some states do have legislation about twins in the same class, parents who push, gently, although consistently, typically get the class placement they want. It's far easier on the principal and the teachers involved if the family is supportive of the educational setting and vice verse. Good luck! Let me know if you need/want a teacher-ease letter of support for your decision =) As a teacher, I have seen pros and cons of twins being placed in the same class. You are right on, Lissa. It does depend, greatly, on the kids involved. My suggestion to all MoMs about this issue to weigh your kids’ strengths and weaknesses and make the decision that is right for your wee ones.

While some states do have legislation about twins in the same class, parents who push, gently, although consistently, typically get the class placement they want. It’s far easier on the principal and the teachers involved if the family is supportive of the educational setting and vice verse.

Good luck! Let me know if you need/want a teacher-ease letter of support for your decision =)

]]> By: craftylissa http://howdoyoudoit.wordpress.com/2008/04/01/classroom-thoughts/#comment-874 craftylissa Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:44:02 +0000 http://howdoyoudoit.wordpress.com/?p=433#comment-874 Joanie - I have often wondered what I would do when one of the boys was sick and not the other. Luckily (or not, I'm not sure) my boys have been sick together, so I haven't had to make that choice yet...I bet mine would be the same... Joanie - I have often wondered what I would do when one of the boys was sick and not the other. Luckily (or not, I’m not sure) my boys have been sick together, so I haven’t had to make that choice yet…I bet mine would be the same…

]]> By: Joanie http://howdoyoudoit.wordpress.com/2008/04/01/classroom-thoughts/#comment-873 Joanie Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:00:06 +0000 http://howdoyoudoit.wordpress.com/?p=433#comment-873 My twins' preschool teacher used the very same words to describe their interaction at school -- they don't seem to depend on each other much and interact with other kids. But the one day my son was home with a tummyache and my daughter went to school, she ended up in the nurse's office soon after being dropped off. She claimed she had a tummyache too, but when we got home, she just kept saying how much she missed her brother. My state (IL) is one in which parents are consulted on placement for their multiples, for which I am thankful. I can't imagine forcibly separating them in kindergarten or later if they still rely, even latently, on each other. I wish more states understood how different the relationship between multiples is and how it can impact the children's educational needs. My twins’ preschool teacher used the very same words to describe their interaction at school — they don’t seem to depend on each other much and interact with other kids. But the one day my son was home with a tummyache and my daughter went to school, she ended up in the nurse’s office soon after being dropped off. She claimed she had a tummyache too, but when we got home, she just kept saying how much she missed her brother.

My state (IL) is one in which parents are consulted on placement for their multiples, for which I am thankful. I can’t imagine forcibly separating them in kindergarten or later if they still rely, even latently, on each other. I wish more states understood how different the relationship between multiples is and how it can impact the children’s educational needs.

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