Parenting Blog

Guest Blog by Stacey Kannenberg
author of
Let's Get Ready for Kindergarten!
  and Let's Get Ready for First Grade!

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Wednesday August 12
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Homework for Parents

Stop, Drop, and Listen!
Unload the backpack/homework folder with your kids daily.
Read with your kids every night for 15 minutes.
Play repetitive games with your kids.
Ask open ended questions to help your kids communicate.
Be involved in school activities and join your PTA/PTO!

7 Things Kindergarteners Need to Know

At the beginning of the school year, kids will be asked to:
1.    know the uppercase alphabet and name the letters out of sequence or mixed up, such as: B, D, X, K, J, M, O, etc.
2.    know the numbers to 10 and identify the numbers out of sequence or mixed up, such as: 2, 5, 9, 8, 1, 3, 4, etc.
3.    identify basic colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.
4.    identify basic shapes: circle, diamond, rectangle, triangle, oval, and square.
5.    identify basic coins: penny, nickel, and dime.
6.    count objects to 10.
7.    show how far they can count toward 100.

During the year, Kindergarteners will need to know…
•    both upper and lower case letters, in order and out of sequence
•    numbers to 30, in order and out of sequence
•    more colors and shapes, including hexagon and octagon
•    more coins, such as quarter and dollar
•    their name, address, and phone number
•    how to get dressed themselves for outside play
•    how to use the bathroom independently

…in order to make that first year a success!

2009 © Stacey Kannenberg, Cedar Valley Publishing, autora de ¡A Prepararse Para Kindergarten!, Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten!, y Let’s Get Ready for First Grade!