Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten Part 2 of 3
Dorothy Perkins - 12/19/2011 9:01:23 AM
Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?
It is not too early to think about next school year
Part 2 of 3 part series
Schools, families, and communities can all work together to help children build skills in all areas of development. It is important to meet the needs of the whole child and help children to be excited and eager about learning.
There are many things parents can do to help ensure your child’s success as he/she begins kindergarten. We suggest that you begin a routine as early as possible, instilling the following good habits in your child:
*Read books aloud EVERY DAY
*Talk to children about topics they are interested in
*Point out and read signs in their environment, such as stop signs, menus, etc.
*Read books about feelings, help children label and talk about their feelings
*Answer your child’s questions
*Point out and discuss shapes, and colors at home
*Cook together, have children measure the ingredients
*Identify and eat healthy foods
*Get a library card
*Use community resources such as:
*Your local public library
Click on the link below to find more information about early school readiness.
Taken from: **The Northern Kentucky kindergarten readiness definition was developed with feedback from Northern Kentucky kindergarten teachers, preschool teachers, elementary school principals, community child care providers, home visitation personnel and Head Start educators. The definition is also based on Kentucky’s Early Learning Standards and a review of current research on best practices in early childhood.
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