Kindergarten: School and Academics Articles
Kindergarten Science: What to Expect
With State and Federal standards for language arts and math getting tougher, science is a subject that sometimes gets put on the back-Bunsen Burner. Still, kindergarten teachers manage to weave science into subjects that are truly under the microscope. Here's what to expect from science this year.
Volunteering in the Kindergarten Classroom
Kindergarten is an intense year, and many teachers welcome your help in the classroom. Here are some practical tips for getting involved and starting a relationship with your child's teacher.
Kindergarten Report Cards
With the national push towards a more academic-heavy kindergarten curriculum, report cards aren't what they used to be. Here's what to keep in mind as you try to decipher the progress report in your mailbox-- from what to look for, to how to respond.
Lay the Groundwork for Kindergarten Reading Success
According to experts, there are three major things that prepare children to read. Read on to learn what they are and how to incorporate them into your child's day.
When You Want to Switch Teachers
You gave it a good shot: you waited a few weeks, kept your tone positive, talked with your child's teacher. But things still aren't right. Should you consider a switch? Here's advice from the experts.
Writing: What Happens in Kindergarten?
Have you been waiting for the day when your child starts writing on paper instead of everything else? That day is here, my friend.
What to Expect in Kindergarten
By now, you've probably heard the scary rumor: Kindergarten is nothing like the good old days. Want to know what to expect from the year, and in each of the key subject areas? Read on!
What to Expect in Kindergarten Math
Don't let your own phobia about math keep you from encouraging your kindergartner kid to try it! Math is a lot of fun in kindergarten. Here's what to expect.
A Parent's Guide to Phonics
What exactly is phonics? Many parents hear the term when their child is learning to read but a lot of them have no clue what teachers are talking about, let alone how they might be able to help.
Should Your Child Repeat Kindergarten?
Sometimes kindergarteners just aren't ready for first grade. But retention is a controversial option. Should your child repeat kindergarten? Here are some things to consider.
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