It's almost time for back to school. Many students are starting their very first year of school, and that will be kindergarten! Have you asked questions like, how do I prepare my child for Kindergarten? What should my child know before entering kindergarten or what is needed for kindergarten readiness?
👉Get Ready for Kindergarten-Summer Skills
10 things your child needs to know before kindergarten:
1. Be independent. The more your child can do for themselves, the better. Let them dress themselves, put on their own shoes, brush their own teeth and go to the restroom independently. If they can help prepare their breakfast such as pop tart or cereal, that's great! Being independent at home will help build confidence at school.
2. Keep routines at home. They will be on a tight routine at school. This will help them transition. Children on a routine at home will be able to deal with a routine at school.
3. Read! Read to your children, with your children, and let them read (or pretend) to read alone. They do NOT need to know how to read. Have books available for them. If you don't have many books, check out your local library. You can bring home books weekly and switch them out. Also, local thrift stores have inexpensive books to help build your library.
4. Practice literacy and math skills! Engage children in songs such as the simple alphabet songs. Start recognizing letters while out on errands, grocery stores, or road trips. Look for a, b, then c, etc. Count to 10, then 20! Count beans, macaroni, toys, etc. Also, count cars, people or signs when driving around. Click on the picture below for more practice in this summer readiness packet.
5. Recognize basic shapes. Know circle, square, triangle, and rectangle. Find these shapes around the house or on errands. Use those school supplies to draw and cut these shapes for a fun art activity.
6. Learn how to tie shoes independently or buy Velcro shoes. You want to run at recess but there are 5 children in front of you getting their shoes tied by the teacher.
7. Write their name. Give your child fun markers, crayons, or color pencils to make writing their name a fun activity. You may also want to use chalk or even water and a paintbrush on a sidewalk.
8. Buy school supplies early! Go ahead and get the school supplies early or even the year before. Let them color, cut, glue, and use pencils. When they get to kindergarten, they will be ready to go!
9. Be able to separate from parents. Be sure to go places without your child on occasion, leaving them with a family member or sitter. Separation anxiety can be an issue when beginning kindergarten. Practicing this activity will help build confidence before the first day of school.
10. Use zippers for coats, pants, or hoodies. Make sure your child can zip up their coat, pants, or hoodies. This makes it easier for them when going outside for recess or using the bathroom.
Ok, 1 more....Use the bathroom independently. 😅
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