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With the Internet, finding resources to help children learn is as easy as the click of a button— but how do you figure out what will actually help them prepare for kindergarten?
Is your child ready for kindergarten? To a teacher, a child prepared for kindergarten has the skills to participate in class in order to learn the concepts and skills taught throughout the year.
Whether your child is a toddler or just about to enter pre-kindergarten, here are nine indicators of kindergarten readiness as well as tips for helping your child prepare for formal schooling.
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ABCmouse.com/LearnMoreWhen you are talking, gently encourage your child to listen without interrupting.
With your child, imagine a situation in which he has a problem or wants something, and help him practice how to communicate those needs: “Can you help me with this puzzle?”, “My finger hurts.”
Teach your child the names of everyone in the household, and practice answering questions like “What is your Mom’s name?”, etc.
Point out examples of following rules such as waiting in line at the grocery store or washing hands before eating.
Learn More aboutStart giving your child one-step directions such as “Please pick up your towel.” Then move on to two-step directions such as, “Please pick up your towel and put it in the basket.”
Learn More aboutPlay a short game such as “Go Fish” to the end, and later introduce longer games.
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Encourage your child to do as much as she can on her own when doing puzzles, coloring, or creating art projects.
Have your child practice using zippers, buttons, and snaps.
Take your child to a playground or set up play dates to accustom your child to playing with other children.
Introducing basic concepts in various subjects (such as reading, math, and science) will also help your child get used to the topics they will learn in school, so that it does not seem all-new and strange. Trusted programs such as ABCmouse.com provide thousands of activities and easy-to-use lesson plans developed by experts in early education.
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