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 Preschool Parent Update | July 2010


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Follow your outdoor bug hunts with these insect-filled reads, sure to delight your budding entomologist.
• BOB Books
As Kindergarten looms, get a jump-start on teaching your child to read with these phonics sets.
• Go, Diego, Go!
Let Diego be your guide as you explore words to learn and words to sound out.
• I Spy Phonics Fun
New readers can enjoy the easy-to-read riddles by Jean Marzollo and the object-filled photographs of Walter Wick.
• Dinopals
Learn short vowels, long vowels, and consonants with a lovable cast of dinosaur friends.
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Here’s help for those big decisions you may be facing about Kindergarten in the fall.
• What Makes a Good Kindergarten?
Evaluate Kindergarten classrooms to find one that will most benefit your child.
• Full Day Kindergarten
Weigh the pros and cons of full-day kindergarten to see if it’s right for you.
• The Right Teacher
Speak up to get the right Kindergarten teacher for your child.
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Summer is a great time to look up to the clouds and stars.
• Summer Stargazing
The magical night sky is the perfect playground for your child’s imagination.
• Sky Lights
Bring the stars, clouds, and moon into this sun-catching craft.
• Cloud Creativity
Let the clouds inspire fun and creativity with these three activities.
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