My son is getting reay to go to the school for the first time. I would I get him prepare before the school year start, This is my first child be going
2007-07-06 06:09:18 · 20 answers · asked by Proud mom of 3 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Im a teacher, and I recommend that he knows his colours, to start to write his name (or hold a pencil correctly, should be able to colour in the lines ok, count to 20, and if he's super bright, perhap know his number bonds up to 10!
He should also have a go a retelling a story back to you, so you get him used to reading comprehension.
But most importantly, make sure he is independent and doesn't have to rely on mummy for everything, otherwise it'll be very difficult for him to adjust to Kindergarten.
2007-07-06 06:13:22 · answer #1 · answered by Fairy Dust :*:*: 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Slow down and proofread your typing to start with. Second, you can go to a bookstore and get a book of worksheets for pre-k. Read to him at least fifteen minutes a day. Be sure to go to any thing they have at the school such as safe walk night to introduce him to the teacher. There's not a whole lot kids need to know going into kindergarten, but knowing the alphabet, including what the letters look like and the sounds they make and numbers up to at least 20 is always helpful. My kids absolutely love the Leap Frog videos and they're very educational.
2007-07-06 06:13:07 · answer #2 · answered by katesolo 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have the same problem. My son has been in daycare but is still scared to go to "big-kid school". I feel you on this and the only thing I know to do is to reassure him that it will be okay and he will make lots of new friends he can invite over for a sleepover. The suggestions on knowing his ABC's and numbers are correct I would think. My son can write his name but it is only 3 letters (LOL). Good luck, I think we as parents stress out more than the kids. It will all be okay, we survived school didn't we?! :)
2007-07-06 06:42:12 · answer #3 · answered by M. Nurse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get you kid ready for kindergarden, just spend time with them. Sing to them, play with them. Make a game out of counting, and saying the alphabet. The most important thing is to be there for them when there in school. Often that's where the parent fails. They figure it's the teachers job to teach, and as long as you help them with their homework, then you're done, and that actually not true. Buy work books from book stores, make up a quiz for them, make them learn their address, and how to write their name, etc... kids at this age are sponges: Push them to the limit and in the end you'll see the results.
2007-07-06 06:15:38 · answer #4 · answered by SABADO GIGANTE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kindergarten is all about learning how to function without Mom and to play well with others. If your child hasn't been to day care or spent any amount of time away from you - that will be the biggest hurdle to over come. Find someplace you can drop him off to get accoustom to not having you in eye sight - a neighbors, Sunday school/bible camp, play group, summer req program .....
In K they mostly play, learn how to not run with scissors and stuff. Your child may be bright and know this, odds are 80% of the other kids won't. Teacher has to work with the least common denominator, welcome to public school.
2007-07-06 06:15:22 · answer #5 · answered by I Like Stories 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing he needs to know is how to handle himself in a group situation, and to pay attention to his teacher. So if you have experience with him in pre-school or just in playing with other kids, you should already have a pretty good idea if there will be any issues of fighting with other kids or knowing how to behave himself.
Don't even worry about teaching him the alphabet or anything academic. But reading to your kids is always a good idea, because it gets them interested in reading, and it helps develop a longer attention span.
2007-07-06 06:14:06 · answer #6 · answered by rollo_tomassi423 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teach him to behave, listen to the teacher, follow instructions, but let him have fun all the most. Remind him that he'll meet a lot of new friends there. Enjoy your son's happiness now because it's just going to get harder later on in his life! Good luck!
2007-07-06 06:12:13 · answer #7 · answered by layniee(: 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is 5 also. She is going this kindegarden.
BUT........I had her in daycare, then Junior Kineder this year.................so she loves it and knows that its coming again.
The best way is to get daycare a couple times a week so they can play with other kids, and learn a ROUTINE, and they will love it!.
Then you will get a short break now and then, they are having fun, and will know that school will be like that but even better!!!
2007-07-06 06:12:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read to him, teach him the alphabet, teach him to write the letters and numbers. Let him play with other kids a lot so that he can practice being nice, taking turns and sharing.
2007-07-06 06:13:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when my son went to kindergarten last year there was alot he had to know. How to count to 20. how to write numbers 1-10. How to read their name on paper. how to draw basic shapes. follow simple directions. read the words the,I,a,am and me. Write thier first name. Know their Address and phone number. And how to button pants after they use the restroom by themselves.
2007-07-06 08:41:33 · answer #10 · answered by favorite_aunt24 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋