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Starting Kindergarten
"Mamasamba" wrote in message ... My dd will be starting kindergarten in a few weeks. Does anyone have any advice on how best to prepare her for it? -- Margie We're starting Kindergarten too. My son, tho', is showing some signs of anxiety. We're kind of low profile about it here at home - but it seems everywhere we go *someone* is making a big deal about it - Dentist: Oh, is this the *kindergarten* check-up? (no, well, yes - just scheduled visit, ya know) Dr. Oh, is this the *kindergarten* checkup? (no, well, yes - just scheduled well-visit). The World: Are you excited for *kindergarten* - did you get your *kindergarten* back pack. etc etc. I think the emphasis on the word kindergarten is kind of stressing him out (as in, 'don't sign me up mom, I don't want to go' ... when he really loves school). We've been taking him to the playground on the school grounds to get him comfortable there - making it seem like a familiar place. Also - trying to make a point to walk around the neighbor hood and get together with the children who will be attending his school. We have lots of friends who aren't in our district --- so we're trying to find people who are. Good luck, Margie. Teri |
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Starting Kindergarten
Getting ready for kindergarten ... If the school offers an orientation, attend it. If they don't, try to visit the school before classes start. Talk about what they'll do in kindergarten. If you know a first grader from the school, ask about the daily schedule. (It should be something like walk in, put away belongings, circle time, pledge of allegiance, etc.) If you know any other entering kindergarteners, make playdates with them. As far as possible, make sure he feels as though he knows what kindergarten will be like. (Hence going through the schedule, meeting friends, attending orientation.) I took both my kids to school the first few days, and then switched to the schoolbus. (I was just as curious about their kindergarten as they were!) I hope he has fun. He probably will. --Beth Kevles http://web.mit.edu/kevles/www/nomilk.html -- a page for the milk-allergic Disclaimer: Nothing in this message should be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your own medical practicioner. |
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