Preparing for Kindergarten!

What Can I Do Now To Prepare My Child For Kindergarten? You can help ensure your child’s success in kindergarten by helping them in the following ways…

Read, read, and read some more to your child! Literacy Read, read, and read some more to your child! letters and sounds comprehension rhyme

Writing Write first name correctly Talk about events in order Drawing detailed pictures and talk about their “writing”

Practice Math Colors Shapes Numbers Counting Sorting (laundry, toys, blocks) Colors Shapes Numbers Counting

Practice: Independence Putting on coat Tying shoes Cutting with scissors Cleaning up after themselves Toys Bathroom needs Independence

Preparing for Kindergarten Websites that are educational: abcya.com Starfall.com Abcmouse (subscription) KCLS.com

Is My Child Ready to be a Kindergartener? To ensure that your child is successful, some factors to consider are: Does your child tire easily and still take long naps? Is your child able to use the bathroom completely by him/herself? Is your child beginning to show signs of independence? Not all children are ready for kindergarten at age 5.

Family Connection Meeting Email to sign up for a meeting with your child’s teacher. - September 6, 7, 8

Important Dates September 5th: September 6, 7, or 8: September 11th: Meet the Teacher, School Pictues, and Back to School BBQ (Day – Bring your child) Curriculum Night (No children) September 6, 7, or 8: Family Connection Meeting (Bring your child) September 11th: First day of School for Kindergarten

See You In September!