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Kinder-Ready Tips
Kinder-Ready Tips
Kinder-Ready Tips
Kinder-Ready Tips
Kinder-Ready Tips
Preparing for kindergarten can begin long before the first day of
school! Here are a few things you can do to help your child get ready
for school – academically, socially and physically.
1.
Read together as often as possible and invite your child to get involved in the
story by pointing to words and pictures.
2.
Expose your child to math concepts including numbers, counting, shapes and
patterns. Use everyday activities such as counting stairs, comparing objects
around the house, or recognizing numbers on the telephone.
3.
Help your child remember important information such as birth date, age,
telephone number and address as well as the letters in your child's first and
last name.
4.
Build good listening skills by involving your child in conversations.
Ask your child to repeat directions and play games that require
listening and following instructions.
5.
Help your child follow a daily routine and assign simple responsibilities
such as turning off the lights when leaving a room, putting toys away
after playtime, or making the bed.
6.
Encourage your child to make decisions such as what kind of cereal to
eat for breakfast, choosing clothing for the day, or picking a book to
read together.
7.
Provide opportunities for your child to interact with other children and
encourage sharing, taking turns and working together.
8.
Take your child to interesting, child-friendly places such as the library, zoo,
park, museum or even the grocery store.
9.
Encourage your child to dress independently and take care of personal
hygiene. Have your child practice using zippers, buttons, snaps and laces;
going to the bathroom alone, washing hands and brushing teeth.
10.Work together on arts and crafts projects that allow your child to practice
cutting with scissors, holding a pencil and using glue, crayons and markers.
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