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Hi,
I am a very worried mother, I have a 5 year old girl, she will be 6 in a couple of weeks. She will be starting First grade here in the U.S.

All along, I have been working with her everyday on simple math, reading skills and a lot of other things.

Last night, I decided to take her to a Kumon Math and Reading learning center here in my area (I live in the U.S. in Texas, in the Dallas area) and have her tested and possibly look into having her tutored there.

To my dissapointment, I realized quickly I at the present time cannot afford to place her in the center right now.

When they tested her, I know she was nervous and was not performing to the level she does here with me. They (the teachers) were telling me she needs alot of help.

But I know she knows the material, she was just under pressure, she is very timid and shy, if she would have had time to loosen up, she would have worked more quickly.

I feel sad because I cannot afford this center, I don't want my child to be suffering in school.

Last year in Kindergarten, her teachers said she was doing fine, she was considered advanced.

Should I believe the Kindergarten teachers that have nothing to gain from telling this, or the Learning center teachers that want new students in their program?

I have not made an issue to my child. I don't want to stress her.

Any advice? Any one with suggestions, please give them to me, I am much in need to hear what I can do.

Thank you in advance!
Sweetie Sujaya replied.
Hello

Just writing to say that there really doesnot seem to be a problem there. Your bundle of joy is just trying to adjust to new things and studies. Since she is doing fine with you shows that she is quite good. Dont bother much.
Bye take care. Sandeep Pahwa replied. I am a parent of a daughter in the same age group. Personally, i do not see a problem here. Every parent is concerned about giving the best to their child. Your child takes some time to adjust to an environment before starting to perform.

To my understanding, just relax. Push the overall grooming. Your worry should not start reflecting on the child. Remember, they have a very strong sixth sense.

Cheers