Kindergarten: Social and Emotional Articles
Teaching Tolerance
With their wide-eyed curiosity and innate sense of justice, children are not born prejudiced. Most experts agree that while children are curious about difference, they learn prejudice from others.
Peer to Peer Problems and Playground Politics
While it's heartbreaking to see your kindergarten kid distraught over one of his first friendship dilemmas, it's not all bad. Teaching kids early how to deal with conflict, sets them up for less bumps on the road ahead.
Alternatives to "No!"
What to expect at this age Your grade-schooler knows what "no" means, and most of the time she's obliging. But once in a while she ignores your decree, or retorts with an annoying "Why not?" or even an infuriating ...
How to Talk to Your Kindergartener
Sometimes, it's necessary to send your kid a verbal stop sign. When you need them to stop hitting, tattling, putting someone down, or using inappropriate language, you can communicate that desire by using parent talk that is clear, direct, and effective.
Alternatives to "No!" (age 5)
"No" might no longer cut it with a kindergartner. Here are some more positive and more effective approaches to discipline.
According to the School Psychologist: Kindergarten
Expert advice from a school psychologist on how parents can better understand their kindergartener.
Why Good Friendships Matter
Every parent of a teenager understands the relevance of appropriate friends. But what about young children?
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- Reading, Writing, and Crossing the Midline
- Holiday Helper: Embellished Tote Bag
- Help Your Child Understand One-to-One Correspondence
- Talking in Class
- Healthy Store-Bought Lunch Box Snacks
- Stop! It's a hexagon!
- Make a Dreamcatcher
- Delightful Dough Basket
- Foster Self-Regulation Skills with Games
- Yarn Doll Family Fun
