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How to prepare children for kindergarten

The first day of kindergarten is a milestone moment for children that their parents will remember forever.
Data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that around five million children attend an organized preschool or daycare facility in the United States, while
statistics reports that roughly 52 percent of children in non-parental child care are in a daycare center, preschool or childcare center. Children who attend
preschool or daycare may make a relatively seamless transition to kindergarten. However, it’s still a good idea for parents to take steps to prepare youngsters
for kindergarten in advance of the first day of school.
• Attend orientation or preschool, they’re likely to meet of encouragement. Keep the
related events. Elementary new youngsters in kindergarten. emphasis on the positive and
schools typically are housed Introducing them to other kids the fun that’s to be had so kids A Special Advertising Section of The Morning Call
in much larger buildings than in the neighborhood who will arrive at school in a good frame
preschools or daycares, and be going to kindergarten as of mind.
that size can be intimidating for well can calm children’s nerves. • Remind youngsters you’ll be
children. Attending kindergarten Seeing a familiar face on the there to pick them up at the
orientation or related events as a bus and/or in class can put end of the day. Let children
family can help children see their youngsters at ease. know that, just like daycare
classrooms, meet their teacher • Avoid lengthy goodbyes. and preschool, mom or dad
and potentially their classmates. Parents may get a little teary- will be there to pick them up |
• Meet other kids in the eyed on their children’s first day at school or the bus stop at
neighborhood. Some children of kindergarten, but drawing the end of the day. This sense
attend preschools or daycares out goodbyes as kids get on of the familiar can calm kids’
close to home, while others the bus or walk into school will nerves and reassure them that Sunday, August 28, 2022
may go to facilities near a ultimately make it harder on a smiling face will be there at
parent’s office. Regardless of children. Limit your goodbye to end of the school day.
where kids go to daycare or a hug and kiss and some words

The first day of kindergarten is a big moment for young children. Parents can take steps to calm first-day jitters and ensure children have a memorable day.
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