One area of children’s development, which I believe to be so important, is the growth and development of fine and gross motor skills. As a kindergarten teacher I see the great role that early development of the shoulders, arms, hands and fingers play in daily classroom life. Kids often come into kindergarten struggling to write… Read More
Are you feeling pressured by to-do lists that will help you raise the ideal child? Your head may be swirling from play date schedules, selecting the right educational program, starting that college savings fund, or developing a well-rounded child through a variety of after school sports. Oh, and don?t forget about proper nutrition and rest… Read More
10 Steps Parents Need to Take to Prepare Preschoolers for Kindergarten Success One consistent piece of advice Kindergarten teachers give to parents of preschoolers is the importance of introducing kids to a school setting, when possible, to acclimate kids to the social and formal setting of a classroom. As one retired kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Miller… Read More
Learning to read is incredibly important, but not always easy. It is possible to help your child become a proficient reader without tears! Try some of these activities the next time you are reading with your child. By infusing a few fun elements, you can help your child develop a love of reading, promote crucial… Read More
To help your child practice printing the letters of the alphabet, here are worksheet pages for each uppercase letter of the Alphabet. Just click on each letter to print the individual pdf. Letter A Letter B Letter C Letter D Letter E Letter F Letter G Letter H Letter I Letter J Letter K Letter… Read More
Before a child starts Kindergarten, they should learn to follow directions. They will have a much easier time transitioning to the classroom if you, as parent, have helped them learn to listen and follow simple directions. Both your child and his teacher will greatly benefit from this exercise and there are many fun ways to… Read More
Let preschoolers practice their tracing skills with this fun worksheet. They can help the little caterpillars get to their leaves. Preschool Kindergarten readiness. Click to print the Tracing Worksheet. By learning | Filed under Educational Printables | Tags: children, free, kids, kindergarten, practice, preparation, preschool, printable, school, tracing, worksheet | Leave a Comment Share
We are surrounded by math. Numbers are everywhere and there are opportunities all day long to help your preschooler learn the basic concept of math. Simple things like counting objects or pointing out numbers on buildings or packages are enough to get started. Try to incorporate some of these easy activities into your child’s life… Read More
One of the most important things you can do to help your child develop into a well-rounded individual is to nurture their awareness of self and how they interact with their peers and siblings. This is very important to learn before entering Kindergarten. Children should learn, at an early age, how to make simple choices… Read More
One of the most important skills you can help your child develop before attending school is how to be a good listener. If a child is able to listen and pay attention to their teacher’s directions they will then be able to process the instructions and act on them. Music is extremely important during the… Read More