Why should I get my child ready for Kindergarten?

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Shouldn’t preschool get my child ready for Kindergarten? The answer is yes, but preschool isn’t universal in the United States and not all preschools are created equal! In my experience as a Kindergarten teacher, I have noticed a gap between the necessary skills children need to be successful. Many preschools are play-based and focus on the social aspect of schooling and that is a wonderful thing but Kindergarten is not what it use to be. Modern Kindergarten has more academic demands and fills children’s day with so much more than nap time and coloring. The current expectation is that children leave Kindergarten being emergent readers.

To make the transition from preschool to Kindergarten easier it is important to infuse small bits of academics throughout children’s day so they don’t experience culture shock. If you’re a parent who chose not to send your child to preschool, over the Summer set up playdates or sign up your child for an organized sport for social interactions. For academics spend about 20 minutes a day working on a specific skill (You can check out our IG and Facebook for ideas). My overall point is this…Kindergarten isn’t what it use to be but preschool is not required but has also stayed the same. It is our duty as parents to prepare our children the best we can for the experiences they’ll have. Kindergarten is an experience children rarely forget; make it a good one by setting them up for success!

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