Kindergarten: School and Academics Articles
Easy Ways to Increase Your Child's Reading Fluency
Help your child along towards reading fluency with these easy and enjoyable activities.
Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten
Starting kindergarten is a big but exciting transition in child's life. Here are few steps you can take to prepare your child for this new experience.
Kindergarten Graduation
While kindergarteners may seem wild and loud sometimes, they're actually quite vulnerable, and all the hoopla at the end of the year can feel downright overwhelming. Try these practical tips from a veteran teacher, to make kindergarten graduation as smooth as possible.
Reading: What Happens in the First Few Months of Kindergarten?
Wondering what's in store for your kindergarten child this Fall, when it comes to reading? While all teachers take different routes based on the needs of their students, there are some foundational reading skills that every kindergarten teacher teaches in the first trimester of school.
Math: What Happens in Kindergarten?
Don't let your own phobia about math keep you from encouraging your kindergartener kid to try it! Math is a lot of fun in kindergarten. Here's what to expect.
What Happens in Kindergarten Reading: Spring
The end of the school year is approaching. With first grade looming ahead, the last few months of kindergarten are crucial for your child's continued reading success. Here's what teachers typically cover in reading and a checklist for where your child should be by year's end.
Kindergarten Writing: What Happens April to June?
Find out what parents can expect from writing at the of their child's kindergarten year. Here's a rundown of the curriculum, and how parents can 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.
Kindergarten: What to Expect January to March
Starting in January, kindergartens have entered a "sweet spot" when routines are set, and academic gains are steady. Read here to see what's up.
Kindergarten Lingo: 10 Important Terms Every Parent Should Know
Modeling. Assessment. Phonemic awareness. Every world has its lingo, and kindergarten is no different. Here's the scoop on some common kindergarten lingo, so you'll know what the teacher's talking about, when she throws some terms your way...
- Reading, Writing, and Crossing the Midline
- Holiday Helper: Embellished Tote Bag
- Talking in Class
- Help Your Child Understand One-to-One Correspondence
- Healthy Store-Bought Lunch Box Snacks
- Stop! It's a hexagon!
- Foster Self-Regulation Skills with Games
- Make a Dreamcatcher
- School Avoidance
- Yarn Doll Family Fun
