Hello! Getting ready for kindergarten doesn’t always look like sitting down to practice a skill. This week, we’re looking at all the ways little hands get stronger simply by going about an ordinary day. ✋ Kindergarten Quick Tip: Let Them Carry It The next time you have something small and lightweight to move from one…
Hi there! Getting ready for kindergarten doesn’t have to mean adding more “learning time” to your day. Sometimes the smallest everyday opportunities are the ones that build the most confidence. 🌟 Kindergarten Quick Tip: Let Them Be the One Who Asks This week, look for one small opportunity to let your child speak for themselves…
Hello! I hope you’re finding little moments of joy in these last weeks before kindergarten begins. As parents, it’s easy to wonder if we’re doing enough, but sometimes the simplest activities make the biggest difference. 🌟 Kindergarten Quick Tip Talk About Math Instead of Teaching Math One of the easiest ways to prepare your child…
Hello! If the first day of kindergarten is getting closer, you may be wondering if you’ve done enough to prepare your child. The good news is that kindergarten readiness isn’t about doing everything—it’s about helping your child feel a little more confident each day. 🌟 Kindergarten Quick Tip Practice everyday school moments instead of academic…
The First Day of Kindergarten Is a Big Day for Parents Too The first day of kindergarten isn’t just a milestone for children. It’s a milestone for parents, too. You may spend weeks helping your child prepare—reading books, labeling backpacks, practicing routines, and talking about what school will be like. Then suddenly, the morning arrives….
Preparing Your Heart for the First Day There are plenty of articles about helping children get ready for kindergarten. You’ll find checklists, supply lists, lunchbox ideas, and tips for practicing letters, numbers, and routines. But today, I’d like to talk about someone else. You. Links in this post may be affiliate links. Purchases made using…
Walk through the preschool aisle of almost any store, and you’ll find shelves full of pencil-and-paper workbooks promising to teach young children their letters, numbers, and even early writing skills. You may wonder – Is my child ready for pencils? It’s easy to assume that if your preschooler isn’t already filling in worksheets, they’re falling…