Is your child ready for kindergarten? Check out our kindergarten transition checklist to help you both ease into kindergarten this fall!
MAKING THE JUMP:
Successfully Moving From Preschool to Kindergarten
Need some help to get your little one transition to kindergarten? Look no further! Here are a few simple tips for making the jump from preschool to kindergarten as easy as possible:
- Don’t’ delay—make sure your child is registered for kindergarten as early as possible. Registration usually begins in the spring, so check with your school district to see how soon you can sign-up.
- Take a tour—call the school and look into setting up a time for you and your child to see the school and visit a kindergarten classroom.
- Arrive healthy—check with the school to make sure you know what checkups, immunizations, etc. are required before school starts and give yourself plenty of time to take care of everything.
- Talk about it—be sure you talk to your child about what they can expect when they start kindergarten so they can be as prepared as possible. Tell them what their day might look like, and let them know what will be expected of them—listening, following directions, sharing, being kind to their classmates, etc.
- Read together—continue reading aloud to your child each day. This will strengthen their listening and reading skills and prepare them for what they will learn in kindergarten.
- Be responsible—encourage your child to be responsible for their personal belongings and care. Practice putting on their coat and shoes; talk about putting things back where they belong after they use them; and remind them about the importance of washing their hands.
- Sweet dreams—make consistent and early bedtime a priority—sleep is key to successful learning.
Want more tips? Check out our Kindergarten Readiness Checklist on pg 23 of our parent-building brochure, “What Parents Need To Know…” Click the image below to download your copy:
