If your child will be heading off to kindergarten this year, you may be a little anxious about the transition. Your child is probably nervous about this new adventure as well. However, there are a few things you can do to help your child get ready for the first day of school.
Most schools have some sort of orientation program for kindergarten students. They may be able to meet their teachers, see their classrooms and the rest of the school, and maybe even sit on a school bus. Here are a few things you can try at home in addition to the orientation:
Hopefully these preparations will qualm your worries as well as your child’s.
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Written by BRWI Staff on August 19, 2010
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Written by Laura on August 9, 2010
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Written by BRWI Staff on May 7, 2010
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Written by BRWI Staff on November 16, 2009
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Written by BRWI Staff on August 7, 2009
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Written by Laura on July 22, 2009
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Written by BRWI Staff on June 30, 2009
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Written by Laura on June 26, 2009
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Written by BRWI Staff on June 17, 2009
When we think about what children learn in kindergarten, we often picture reciting the ABC’s, writing numbers, and coloring with vividly colored crayons. The vitally important skill of listening is often overlooked. Listening skills can and should be practiced even before children go to kindergarten. Instead of just hearing what a teacher says, children need to be able to interpret and pr
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Written by BRWI Staff on June 10, 2009
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