The last step in preparing your child and your household for kindergarten is to teach the importance of both sharing and listening. These two skills are integral to your child’s success throughout life. Giving your child many opportunities to practice sharing and taking turns will give your kindergartener a head start when entering the classroom in terms of working with peers. Listening is an equally important skill; children should have multiple opportunities to practice how to listen effectively before entering the kindergarten classroom. Practice listening skills by encouraging your child to look at who is talking, not interrupt the speaker, and think about what is being said. Throughout the school year, continue to adhere to your daily routines as well as your home “ground rules” concerning homework and leisure time. Seize every experience and turn it into a teaching moment, while encouraging your child to inquire about the world. Every day encourage your child to listen to others, interact with peers effectively, and resolve conflicts in an appropriate way. By following these steps, your child and your family will be set up for kindergarten success. - See more at: deltahealthalliance.org/blog/children-entering-kindergarten-part-iv-by-karen-matthews/#sthash.zHk7YfZH.dpuf
Posted on: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 14:35:41 +0000
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