Summer is here and your little may soon be starting kindergarten. Being kindergarten ready is not only about academics. As a school year ends, lets spend some time talking about what your little needs to be able to do to successfully start kindergarten. A successful kindergarten year is so important, it sets a firm foundation for your child’s academic career and it begins at home with you before they even step into kindergarten. How can you help your little be ready? Keep reading for activities and tips for helping them get off on the right foot. There is also a tip with what to do when a paint mishap occurs…
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I’m Still Learning to Read
Do you ever get frustrated with your first grader because they learned how to read in kindergarten? They should be able to look at the word and sound it out and move on. I got many comments like this as a classroom teacher and reading specialist. I know it can be frustrating as a parent. Let me help you with how to help your child. They can do it, but they still need support from you. I want to help you be able to sit back relax and enjoy helping your child learn to read.
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Read Me A Story
The toddler posses a whole new read aloud. The infant sits and listens to the story. They squirm very little and they are just looking at the pages. You probably noticed that as your infant got closer to the age of one they started to engage with the book a little more. Maybe they are beginning to try and help turn the page or they are beginning to point at the pictures on the page. This calls for a whole new way of reading and presenting books.
