Are YoU Excited for Kindergarten?
parents-guide-literacy-math-en.pdfParent's Guide
To Literacy & Math in Full-Day Kindergarten
Full-day kindergarten is designed to give your child a stronger start in school and in life – by providing an engaging learning program during the school day that is based on a child’s natural desire for play. All children enter school capable, competent and ready to learn. Kindergarten will help them grow physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually. The kindergarten program is organized into four broad areas or “frames.” They reflect the way in which learning naturally occurs during children’s exploration, play and inquiry.
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It is important for children to see their own names written down because names are abstract. ... Children's names and the names of other important people in their lives (such as “Mom”) are usually the first words that they try to write because they see and hear them a lot.
To help get your child ready for their big day, have them practice writing their name.
Here is a website with some ideas and also a FREE printable that you can tailor to your child's name!
To make it easier... here is the direct link to Printable Form
Reading books aloud to children allows them to explore and expand their understanding of the world. It stimulates their imagination and gets them excited to take risks in their learning. It also helps them develop language and listening skills and prepares them to understand the written word...Even after children learn to read by themselves, it's still important for you to read aloud together.
Here are a few websites that provide amazing books and stories that your child can read or listen to on their own... or even better, you can listen to it being read aloud together.
Epic! is the leading digital library for kids 12 & under.
Learn letter sounds and test yourself too.
Have stories read to you by celebrities.