I own a home child care and the 3 and 4 year olds are getting pre-school lessons. I know alot of kids go to school and are not prepared for kindergarten. What, as a child care provide, can i r do to help these children be ready for school?
2007-02-05 15:00:29 · 8 answers · asked by carriec 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
As a teacher, I am so thrilled to hear that you're concerned about that! A really big shocker for most kindergartners is the schedule. They seem to have a lot of trouble sitting still at the beginning of the year! You can make sure you have a set schedule that these children go by. Make sure you have an equal amount of quiet, listening time where they are expected to sit still and plenty of time for free play. This helps them learn that there is a time to talk and play and a time to listen. Socialization is a skill that many kindergartners lack when they come in to school. GIve them plenty of interaction, encourage sharing and working together. Really, the best thing you can do for the children is teach them respect, confidence, socialization and they will adjust happily and healthily into wonderful kindergartners! Good luck!
2007-02-05 15:12:18 · answer #1 · answered by Happily married 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually you should go to the school (s) in your area and ask the kindergarten teachers because all kindergartens aren't the same in every state or even within states. I taught kindergarten for 22 years and I always welcomed parents, day care providers, etc. to come in to see the classrooms, observe and get information to better prepare the kids before they entered. It's a great help to us and we appreciate your concerns. Keep up the good work.
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2007-02-05 15:12:24 · answer #2 · answered by J T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try using a more Kindergarten curriculum. I'm shocked at what we'd like them to know coming into Kindergarten this year. Get them used to a schedule and try getting them to recognize all their letters, the sounds they make, and a word for each letter. If they do well have them start "sounding out" words in their picture stories.
2007-02-05 15:31:17 · answer #3 · answered by carebearny1999 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, getting them used to a daily schedule is so important. Also, showing them that learning is fun & interesting, instead of a tedious chore, helps immensely. If you don't already, you could start by having ___-times: art-time, snack-time, play-time, rest-time, etc. Also, teaching doesn't necessarily mean papers, pencils, and grades...try incorporating lessons into everyday activities. For example, teaching numbers can start with counting things on their plates (1 cup of juice, 2 sandwich halves, 3 carrot sticks, etc.). Thank you for caring for children, and best of luck to you!
2007-02-05 15:16:37 · answer #4 · answered by skyandwaterlvr 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 05:35:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learning social skills
2007-02-05 15:09:24 · answer #6 · answered by Brenda R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Concentrate on giving them good ethics, morals and discipline.
2007-02-05 15:06:36 · answer #7 · answered by Sam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the school and ask
2007-02-05 15:04:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋