Maestra's Kindergarten Tips & Tricks

What Should My Child Know?  - Count from 1 - 10  - Recognize and Name Basic Shapes - Say or Sing The Alphabet  - Be Able To Write Their Name Or At least Attempt  - Be Able to Hold A Pencil or Crayon  - Count Objects While Pointing to Them  - Recognize and Name Basic Colors  - Hold Scissors Properly  - Share With Others  - Be Able To Socialize With Other Children  - Be Independent (Ex: Know how to use the restroom, tie their shoes, zip up their jacket) 

  Creating A Good Routine  Create a bedtime routine and stick to it weeks ahead of time. You child will be waking up early in the morning and you must ensure they get enough sleep. For a child to feel well rested they need at least 10-11 hours of sleep per night. If they need to be up by 7AM, create the routine to have them in bed by 8PM. Bedtime routines are consistent, repetitive activities that are carried out each and every night. They help your child prepare for sleep by having them relax and wind down. A predictable routine also gives your child a sense of security and teaches them how to fall asleep on their own. 

 Hands Ready!  Have your children use their hands often! These following sensory items will help build your child's fine motor skills. It will help them strengthen their small hands and fingers and help them gain control over their hand and arm movements. All of this will improve your child's coordination greatly.                                                                             Kinetic Sand     Finger Painting    Shaving Cream  PlayDough        

 Ready for Kindergarten?  You are weeks away from your child starting kindergarten, what things should you do? In this blog we will learn what fundamentals you as a parent should be doing with your child to ensure a successful year!  Go to Orientation and Meet The Teacher!  Your child will no doubt be nervous and scared to be in an unknown place with unknown faces. By                                attending your orientation and meeting the teacher, you will have the chance to introduce them. They will also have a chance to see the classroom and will feel much more comfortable knowing where they will be spending the majority of their time when at school. They can also meet their classmates and make friends, another opportunity to get them excited about school as well.  Make The Big Day Special!  Their first day of school is no doubt an important milestone in your child's life. Celebrate it and make it special for them so they can start the day with the confidence boost that they ne