popular topics in preparing for preschool
- Ld Signs and SymptomsDoes Your Preschooler Have LD?Does your little one have a problem learning? Find out if you should have her evaluated for learning disabilities. ...
- Preschool ExpectationsHow Well Do You Know Preschoolers?Take our quiz to find out if you have the right expectations for your three- or four-year-old. ...
- Early Learning PrintablesPreschool and Kindergarten WorkbookHelp 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...
- Letting GoAre You Fostering Independence in Your Preschooler?Take this quiz to find out if you're helping or hindering your child's journey toward self-sufficiency. ...Lindsay Hutton
- Preparing for PreschoolIs Your Child Ready for Preschool?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...
- Preparing for PreschoolActivities for Age TwoActivities 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 EducationShould Advanced Preschooler Skip Kindergarten?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. ...
- Preschool ExpectationsAnother Year of Preschool?Find out what benefits another year of preschool might have for a four-year-old. ...
- Preschool ExpectationsPreschooler Lacks Interest in SchoolworkThis expert feels that you should not push your preschooler to do academic activities he's not ready for. ...
- Gifted EducationArtistically Gifted Three-Year-OldAt three years of age, a child is too young to be enrolled in any special programs, despite advanced fine motor and visual skills. ...
- Preparing for PreschoolIs Preschool Necessary?Preschool can be a great time for children to have social experiences with their peers and to be positively influenced by other caring adults. ...
- Gifted EducationAre We Pushing Our Grandson Too Hard?Special teaching programs for preschoolers are not necessary. Find out what is. ...
- Preparing for PreschoolLook for BooksLook 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...
- Preparing for PreschoolHow to Raise a ReaderHow 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...
- Preparing for PreschoolThe Pros and Cons of PreschoolThe 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...
- Preparing for PreschoolAction Steps for FamiliesAction 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...
- Preparing for PreschoolStory TalkStory 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...
- Preparing for PreschoolAs Simple as A-B-CAs 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...