Slow and Steady Get Me Ready For Kindergarten
Slow and Steady Get Me Ready For Kindergarten
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260 Activities To Do With Your Child From Age 0 to 5
By June R. Oberlander AND
Get Your Child Kindergarten-Ready—One Simple Activity at a Time
Get Your Child Kindergarten-Ready—One Simple Activity at a Time
A trusted, step-by-step guide filled with quick, engaging activities for children ages 0–5
A trusted, step-by-step guide filled with quick, engaging activities for children ages 0–5
Spend just a few minutes a day in meaningful, screen-free play that builds the skills your child needs for school—and life.
Updated edition (2018) — trusted by families and published by Xulon Press.
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Take a peek inside!
Explore a sample from every age group—and download one activity to try with your child today.
You Don’t Need Hours—Just the Right Moments
You Don’t Need Hours—Just the Right Moments
Between busy schedules and everyday life, finding time to support your child’s development can feel overwhelming.
Slow and Steady Get Me Ready for Kindergarten makes it simple.
With short, purposeful activities, you’ll turn everyday moments into powerful learning experiences—while strengthening your connection with your child.
A Peek Inside the Activities
A Peek Inside the Activities
From simple games like Peek-A-Boo and Sock Ball Toss to skill-building exercises like Shape Play and Listen & Draw, each activity is designed to:
Build confidence
Strengthen coordination
Encourage curiosity
Support early learning foundations
The Story Behind Slow & Steady Get Me Ready for Kindergarten
The Story Behind Slow & Steady Get Me Ready for Kindergarten
June R. Oberlander and Hannah J. Oberlander Knecht, authors of Slow and Steady Get Me Ready For Kindergarten, 2012.
A Legacy of Teaching, Reimagined for Today’s Parents
A Legacy of Teaching, Reimagined for Today’s Parents
Originally titled Slow and Steady Get Me Ready, this trusted guide was first published in 1988 by the late June R. Oberlander, a 19-year veteran kindergarten teacher in Fairfax County, Virginia.
In 2018, her granddaughter, Hannah J. Oberlander Knecht, updated and enhanced these time-tested activities for a new generation of families.
With a Master’s in Curriculum Development and over 15 years in education, Hannah brings both expertise and heart to this updated edition—continuing her grandmother’s mission to support early childhood development through simple, meaningful play.
Today, she also shares ideas and activities to help parents nurture their child’s growth from ages 0–5.
What Makes This Book Different
What Makes This Book Different
Quick & Practical
Easy activities you can do in just minutes a day
Age-by-Age Guidance
Organized from birth to age 5 so you always know what to focus on
Skill-Based Learning
Every activity builds motor, communication, and cognitive skills
Parent-Friendly
Step-by-step instructions, tips, and photos included
Why It Matters - Kindergarten Expectations Have Changed
Why It Matters - Kindergarten Expectations Have Changed
Today, children are expected to enter school with stronger foundational skills than ever before.
Research shows that early, consistent stimulation is key to:
Language development
Motor skills
Cognitive growth
This book gives you a simple, proven way to support your child—starting now.
Start Building Your Child’s Future Today
Start Building Your Child’s Future Today
You don’t need complicated programs or hours of planning—just a few intentional minutes each day.
Inside, you’ll find:
250+ hands-on activities for ages 0–5
Clear, step-by-step instructions for each activity
Skill boxes so you know exactly what your child is learning
Developmental guidance to track progress and readiness
Book recommendations to encourage early reading (Ages 3–4)
Reading to your child really matters, and it’s the key to their reading success!
Whether you are a parent, grandparent, daycare facilitator, preschool or elementary school teacher--or if you are studying early childhood education, these videos are for you.
In this series, we will explore ten reasons why reading aloud to your child is so important to his or her learning journey, especially in the early years.
Reading aloud jump starts (1) phonemic awareness (sound recognition), (2) increases a child’s vocabulary, (3) furthers reading rate and fluency, (4) develops sequencing and (5) questioning skills, (6) makes connections between the child and the world around him or her, (7) builds communication skills, (8) promotes memory, (9) supports attention-focusing habits, and (10) fosters a positive attitude toward learning through the written word.
With a Masters in Curriculum Development and Instruction, I also have had a career in education for the past 15+ years. I KNOW as a teacher that children whose parents had taken the time to read aloud to them had the advantage in school. This introduction gives you insight into my background and provides an overview of the 10 benefits of reading aloud to your child.
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