Below you will find a link to an article about "10 Things to Think About Before Your Child Begins Kindergarten".
These things have nothing to do with academics! The article was written by a mom and it is very helpful!
http://harvardhomemaker.com/10-things-to-think-about-before-your-child-starts-kindergarten
Here is a peek at the ten things to think about, but we do recommend you read the full article:)
1. Can your child take care of themselves and their clothes.
2. Encourage your child to be responsible for their own things.
3. Lunchtime and Snack: Can they open everything? It is helpful if they can:)
4. Nap time: Phase out because there are no naps in kindergarten!
5. Getting along without favorite toy or blanket
6. Limit after school activities at the beginning of the year, they will be tired.
7. Talk about starting school... BUT NOT TOO MUCH!
8. Label Everything!
9. Create a tradition for the first day of school.
10. Take pictures and enjoy the every moment.
These things have nothing to do with academics! The article was written by a mom and it is very helpful!
http://harvardhomemaker.com/10-things-to-think-about-before-your-child-starts-kindergarten
Here is a peek at the ten things to think about, but we do recommend you read the full article:)
1. Can your child take care of themselves and their clothes.
2. Encourage your child to be responsible for their own things.
3. Lunchtime and Snack: Can they open everything? It is helpful if they can:)
4. Nap time: Phase out because there are no naps in kindergarten!
5. Getting along without favorite toy or blanket
6. Limit after school activities at the beginning of the year, they will be tired.
7. Talk about starting school... BUT NOT TOO MUCH!
8. Label Everything!
9. Create a tradition for the first day of school.
10. Take pictures and enjoy the every moment.