Help Your Child Get Ready for Kindergarten
*K*indle excitement about kindergarten. Visit your school and meet your child’s teacher.
*I*nvite new school friends home to play and help you child build strong friendships.
*N*ever forget safety. Teach you child safety rules – whether walking or taking the bus.
*D*iscuss what your child will be learning in school – colors, numbers, shapes and letters.
*E*xplore your neighborhood together. Talk about the world you live in.
*R*eview the good behavior expected of your child, such as following rules and taking turns.
*G*et involved at your child’s school. Join the PTA or PTO. Volunteer in the classroom.
*A*nswer you child’s questions about school. Reassure your child that school in fun!
*R*ead to your child daily. Visit the library together.
*T*urn every day into a learning experience. Let your child help with everyday chores.
*E*ncourage your child to eat well, get enough sleep, bathe daily, and brush their teeth two times a day.
*N*otice the new things your child is learning to do. Reinforce you child’s progress with praise.
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