Count Down to Kindergarten
Count Down to Kindergarten
In just a few months your baby will be off to school! Ensure a seamless transition with our parent-tested resources.
Preparing for Kindergarten
Use these strategies to ease the transition for both of you.
See what skills your child should have at the beginning — and by the end — of the school year.
The classroom isn’t the only new experience — so is the journey from home to school. Try these tips to ease into the new routine.
Give your child the confidence she needs to put her best foot forward.
Be ready for these important changes, whether your child has been in preschool, day care, or at home.
See eight ways to plan a super start to school for your second (or third or fourth!) child.
Starting school is a big year in all facets — academic, social, physical, and emotional.
See how to evaluate a program — and how to advocate for your child if his classroom doesn't measure up.
Books and Reading
Pre-readers will get a kick out of these fun-filled stories.
These long-time favorites, new hits, and kid-approved titles are great picks for readers and parents looking for suggestions.
Whether you want to encourage your beginning reader to dream, help him work things out, or teach him about the world, these engaging series are... more
With rhythm and picture clues, this book is written to support the newest of readers.
What to Expect
Bridge the gap between preschool and kindergarten with these tips borrowed from teachers.
For exuberant 5-year-olds, school is all about playing, learning to sit still, and getting along.
Understanding and boosting your kindergartner’s learning abilities.
At age 5, your child is likely to be fun, funny, enthusiastic, imaginative, and eager to learn.
Social Development
The growing demands of school require new skills and a guiding hand from you.
Instill in your kids the social skills they need to acquire before they can learn academics.
For exuberant 5-year-olds, school is all about playing, learning to sit still, and getting along.
Getting Involved
Make the most of opportunities to connect with the teacher when your child starts kindergarten.
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