Preparing for Preschool

Does your little one have a problem learning? Find out if you should have her evaluated for learning disabilities. ...

Take our quiz to find out if you have the right expectations for your three- or four-year-old. ...

Help your little learner prepare for preschool and kindergarten with this free workbook filled with math and reading activities, featuring the lovable characters from FunbrainJr.com. This kindergarten readiness checklist is another great guide to...

Take this quiz to find out if you're helping or hindering your child's journey toward self-sufficiency. ...

Is Your Child Ready for Preschool? Some preschoolers who have only been exposed to in-home caregivers (parents, nannies, and sitters) have difficulty making the adjustment to organized day care. First of all, it means separating from you or ot...

Activities for Age TwoThese activities will teach children new words and story content, and will enrich and expand children's language and emergent literacy skills. CorduroyThe Day the Goose Got LooseGood Night, GorillaOver in the MeadowOonga Bo...

Gifted preschoolers may appear to be taking in a great deal of data, but they may not truly comprehend it or use it in a gifted manner. ...

Find out what benefits another year of preschool might have for a four-year-old. ...

This expert feels that you should not push your preschooler to do academic activities he's not ready for. ...

At three years of age, a child is too young to be enrolled in any special programs, despite advanced fine motor and visual skills. ...

Preschool can be a great time for children to have social experiences with their peers and to be positively influenced by other caring adults. ...

Special teaching programs for preschoolers are not necessary. Find out what is. ...

Look for BooksThe main thing is to find books you both love. They will shape your child's first impression of the world of reading. What to Do: 1. Ask friends, neighbors, and teachers to share the names of their favorite books. 2. Visit your l...

How to Raise a Reader Just as your little one develops language skills long before being able to speak, she also develops literacy skills long before being able to read. What you do, or don't do, has a lasting impact on your child's reading skill...

The Pros and Cons of Preschool When your child is potty trained you have the option of sending her to preschool. Most preschool programs last a half day and provide structured activities and some preliminary studies to prepare your child for kin...

Action Steps for FamiliesThere are a number of steps that you and other family members can take to help prepare your young children to become readers and to support the reading habit once they are in school. These include: Feed your child a die...

Story TalkTalking about what you read is another way to help your child develop language and thinking skills. You don't need to plan the talk, discuss every story, or expect an answer. What you need: Reading materials What to do: 1. Read slowl...

As Simple as A-B-CSharing the alphabet with your child helps him begin to recognize the shapes of letters and link them with sounds. He will soon learn the difference between individual letters -- what they look like and what they sound like. Wh...