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Taking your child to kindergarten is a big step—not just for them, but for you. While you’ll have to get used to your little one being out of the house, your child will develop new routines, learn new information, and interact with more kids their age. As with any major child care milestone, it helps to be prepared before your child goes to school. Here are three things you can start working on at home, so you and your child feel better about the big day.

3 Ways to Prepare for Kindergarten

Encourage Independence

By the time your child is old enough to go to school, they can take on a variety of tasks for themselves. It’s still your job to provide a substantial amount of child care, but you can encourage them to act independently when it comes to putting away toys, picking out their outfit, and performing self-care tasks such as brushing their teeth. This will empower them to make their own choices and learn to deal with decisions at school.

Practice Skills

Your child is going to learn all sorts of things in kindergarten, but it helps if they know and practice the basics at home first. Reading aloud to your child is one of the most beneficial things you can do as a parent. Read to your children every day, and encourage them to learn the alphabet and practice their writing skills, too. If they’re not quite ready to start writing, begin by asking them to recognize words, letters, and numbers before going off to school.

Set Schedules

child careKindergarten helps families establish a routine around the house. Get a jump-start on this by helping your kid develop routines that allow them to transition into life at school. Wake up at the same time every day, have them make their bed, enjoy breakfast together, and embark on similar tasks from day to day—like going to the park, painting, or reading books. This will allow them to get comfortable with an early morning routine.

 

Kids are resilient and can adapt quickly to new situations. However, by helping them form healthy habits, you can enable your little one to succeed at school and in their adult life. Sounds of Success: Preschool and Learning Center in Aiea, HI, also wants your kids to succeed. With entertaining and interactive learning lessons that encourage creativity and growth, your child will take to school like a fish to water. For more information about the facility’s programs, visit their website or call (808) 488-2211.

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