Getting your preschooler ready for kindergarten math doesn't have to be time consuming or involve a lot of preparation. Adding some math practice into everyday activities, like snack time, is the best way to get kids learning and having fun! Kids enter kindergarten with a variety of math skills such as: 1. Being able to count 2. Understanding how many objects are in a group 3. Recognizing and writing numbers 4. Following simple math … [Read more...]
Three Independent Skills Your Child Needs for Kindergarten
Parents get so caught up in making sure that their kids have all of the academic skills they need for Kindergarten that they sometimes forget all about independent self help skills. Developing independent skills at home can be fun and easy and provide your child with the confidence she needs to be successful in school! Thanks to My Cute Graphics for use of this School Desk graphic! Independent skills are the skills that kids need to take care of … [Read more...]
Following Directions and Listening Game: Teacher Says!
This week in the Get Ready for K Through PLAY! series we are focusing on activities that develop the social and emotional skills needed for Kindergarten. The ability to follow directions, especially oral, multi-step ones, is an important Kindergarten skill. It can also be a difficult skill for kids to master and often requires a lot of practice. Playing games is a great way to work on listening and Teacher Says! is a family favorite. How to … [Read more...]
Language Experience Stories {Get Ready for K Through Play}
Starting Kindergarten can be both fun and overwhelming for kids {and parents!} To help make the transition as smooth as possible a bunch of kid bloggers and educators have teamed up to bring you Get Ready for K Through PLAY! During this weekly summer series we will be sharing simple, hands on learning activities that will help your child develop the kindergarten readiness skills they need in a FUN and playful way. We're kicking things off this … [Read more...]
