Prince Christian and Princess Isabella - Part 3 (May 2008 - December 2009)

[PrincessofEurope]

what is the current situation with Christian and his education - today we have seen Leonor start her first day at school but i was wondering at what age will Christian start school and when wil Isabella start at the day care centre

[biboquinhas]

I hope we can get to see some pictures of Christian in his first day of school! Does anyone knows if the school in Denmark has already began?

[Her_Majesty]

Originally Posted by PrincessofEurope

what is the current situation with Christian and his education - today we have seen Leonor start her first day at school but i was wondering at what age will Christian start school and when wil Isabella start at the day care centre

I think I once read somewhere that Danish kids start to attend primary school around the age of 6 or 7.
Correct me if I'm wrong.

Christian started to attend the day care center shortly before Isabella was born. So around the age of 1 1/2. I guess that's when Isabella is going to start aswell.

[UserDane]

In Denmark, the children are 6 years on average when they start school. Until then, it is daycare and kindergarden while the parents work - but that is play, not school.

There are children who start at age 5, but most people (including me ) find that age 6 is early enough. Children should be children as long as they possibly can

[Duke of Marmalade]

Originally Posted by UserDane

In Denmark, the children are 6 years on average when they start school. Until then, it is daycare and kindergarden while the parents work - but that is play, not school.

There are children who start at age 5, but most people (including me ) find that age 6 is early enough. Children should be children as long as they possibly can

I think it's similar in most countries and whether it's called "school" or "kindergarten" or "pre-school" it doesn't really matter. I doubt that Leonor will learn writing etc in her "school" at the age of three, it's all about learning by playing before things get more serious in the real school.

[UserDane]

That is good to hear

[sgl]

Does Christian attend a private day care center, or is it a regular preschool with non-royal, middle-class children?

[tan_berry]

Christian and Isabella are everyday prettier. I think they were not that beautiful as young babies, but now are two very pretty toddlers.

[UserDane]

Originally Posted by sgl

Does Christian attend a private day care center, or is it a regular preschool with non-royal, middle-class children?

As far as I know the kindergarden Christian attends in Fredensborg is run by the local authorities which means that it is open for everyone, non-royal, middle-class and non-middle-class.

[Her_Majesty]

BB Gallery of Prince Christian
Billed-Bladet - Billedserie - Prins Christian en frisk vildbasse

[Fashionista100]

Originally Posted by Duke of Marmalade

I think it's similar in most countries and whether it's called "school" or "kindergarten" or "pre-school" it doesn't really matter. I doubt that Leonor will learn writing etc in her "school" at the age of three, it's all about learning by playing before things get more serious in the real school.

Just an FYI tidbit. In the US where I live there is Daycare which can be for a variety of ages. They basically babysit your children at a center. It is usually private, but can on rarely public. They may be taught things like shapes, colors, do a nature walk etc. But the primary motive is to care for the children.

Pre-school is where they will start to learn things, like basic concepts: alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes. They may also learn this at a day care, but preschool is different. They go for a certain peroid of time for certain days of the week. The goal is to ready them for kindergarten. They usually get screened to see if there are any deficiencies that need to be addressed before kindergarten.

Kindergarten is around age 5 give or take a year. This is mandatory schooling. Some school districts have half day kindergarten or full day kindergarten or a choice between both. They go everyday. There still is some play, but there is also basic lessons taught.

In my area they also have Early Childhood Education. My son attends this. It is before Preschool. They attend it in my district from birth to about 4 years. It is a place for both parents and children to come together for different classes on a certain day. They usually have Spring and Fall sessions. It is a place to play, learn etc.

Just thought I'd give an example of how this works in my part of the world. Since countries and states are all so different.

[sgl]

Christian is adorable! Thanks for the link HerMajesty.

[dazzling]

Originally Posted by Her_Majesty

BB Gallery of Prince Christian
Billed-Bladet - Billedserie - Prins Christian en frisk vildbasse

Great selection of pictures. I dont recall seeing the one of him in the B sweater, is it new? I wouldnt think since the other pictures are old.

[Xeara]

Christian is almost three!!! 9 days to go!!! But sorry to move on dear Christian and Isabella, but when is your Mother planning to have a sibling for you, child #3? Please let it be soon so we can play the "What will your name be?" game :)

[agnessa]

Talking about possible photoshoot I think that there will be no big thing caus we already have been so many photos of Christian. I'm sure that big and wonderful birthday will come when Chr turns into 5! But let's wait until tomorrow and celebrate his 3 birthday

[biboquinhas]

Yes my opinion also, only when he turns 5!

[biboquinhas]

Originally Posted by dazzling

Great selection of pictures. I dont recall seeing the one of him in the B sweater, is it new? I wouldnt think since the other pictures are old.

B sweter is from Burberry, it was taken during their holidays in Australia this year!

[marmi]

Originally Posted by agnessa

Talking about possible photoshoot I think that there will be no big thing caus we already have been so many photos of Christian. I'm sure that big and wonderful birthday will come when Chr turns into 5! But let's wait until tomorrow and celebrate his 3 birthday

Originally Posted by biboquinhas

Yes my opinion also, only when he turns 5!

A little more discussion here: http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...tml#post837045

[GlitteringTiaras]

Just a reminder to all:

Birthday wishes should be posted in this topic.

Thank you.

GT
Danish Mod.

[Villemann]

Am I the only one being disappointed that the palace has not released ANY new pictures of prince Christian on his birthday? Even Billed Bladets editor is complaining, gently naturellement!http://www.billedbladet.dk/Kongelige...Christian.aspx