Help Your Child Get Ready For Kindergarten

K	indle excitement about kindergarten. Visit your school and meet your child's teacher.
I	nivite new school friends home to play and help your child build strong friendships.
N	ever forget safety. Teach your child safety rules - whether walking or taking the bus.
D	iscuss what your child will be learning in school - colors, numbers, shapes and letters.
E	xplore your neighborhood together. Talk about the world you live in.
R	eview the good behavior expected of your child, such as following rules and taking turns.
G	et Involved at your child's school. Join the PTA or PTO. Volunteer in the classroom.
A	nswer your child's questions about school. Reassure your child that school is fun!
R	ead to your child daily. Visit the library together. Find books that you will both enjoy reading.
T	urn every day into a learning experience. Let your child help with everyday chores.
E	ncourage your child to eat well, get enough sleep, bathe daily, and brush teeth 2x a day.
N	otice the new things your child is learning to do. Reinforce your child's progress with praise.