starting kindergarten
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Starting
How can I help my child prepare—and succeed?
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Kindergarten is a big step.• for your child
• for you
What will my child learn in kindergarten?
Agenda• Is my child ready
for kindergarten?
• Building skills at home– social skills
– language and thinking skills
• Taking care of the basics
• Getting to know your child’s school
Is my child ready for kindergarten?
How do schools determine readiness?• age requirements• observations and test results• background information
• dress
• say name and address
• count
• follow directions
In general, children should be able to:
What do schools expect?
• listen• get along
• say alphabet
• express feelings
• use crayons and scissors
School requirementsmay include:• immunizations (shots)• speech, hearing,
vision tests• health screenings.
Give your child a healthy start!
• Provide healthy meals.• Ensure enough sleep.• Encourage physical activity.
Family matters!Parents, grandparents, and sisters and brothers all play an important role.
All children are one-of-a-kind.• Understand your child.• Try to be patient.
What’s your child’s learning style?
• Lookers• Movers• Listeners
Children want to learn.They’re curious…
and motivated.
Confidence is key.If at first you don’t succeed…try, try again.
Building on skills at home
Getting along with others
Be a positive role model.
• Make eye contact.• Listen.• Be kind.
Building language and thinking skills• more than talking• building brain power
Language skills
• the power of conversation
• teachable moments
Reading is
• a key skill• builds vocabulary• bonding
Playing with math
• Play with blocks.
• Talk with numbers.
• Use math in daily activities.
• Sort it out!
Getting to know your child’s school
• Prepare for a visit.• Be positive.• Ease fears.
The school visit
• Who can we meet?• What does the
school expect?• How can I help?
Your role isn’t over!
• Be supportive.• Get involved.• Keep finding
teachable moments.
Taking care of the basics
• names
• transportation
• meals
• clothes
• medications
Registration
• deadlines• documentation• completed forms
Getting things together
As the big day gets close• Adjust bedtime and
wake-up time.
• Practice your route.
• Keep things in one place.
• Stay positive.
Making the day