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Essential Skills Can Be Lost During Summer Vacation
Thanks to all of the snow this past winter, we won’t be finishing school for another 2 ½ weeks, but I know that in many other schools Kindergartners are preparing to end their school year. Teachers are just as excited … Continue reading
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Parts of a Book
Kindergarten children have learned how to properly take care of a book, especially a book from the library. They know to keep the book clean, to use a bookmark and not turn over the corner of the page and they … Continue reading
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Calendar Math
In Kindergarten and first grade the children learn a great deal of math just by doing calendar activities and counting the number of days that we have been in school. They learn what the date is, the terms today, tomorrow, … Continue reading
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Sight Words To Learn In Kindergarten
This is the time of the year in Kindergarten when we introduce sight words. Sight words are the most frequently used words in the English language. They appear so frequently in text that they just need to be memorized. Your … Continue reading
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Go Easy On All Of The Praising Of Your Child
Children in Kindergarten have been receiving praises since the day they were born. Parents, grandparents, friends, neighbors, coaches and preschool teachers heap on the praises. Children who constantly hear how great, wonderful, special and smart they are start to think … Continue reading
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Kindergartners Should Be Able To Fold
There are many items around your house that need to be folded. Napkins for the dinner table, towels, shirts, pants, etc. Kindergarten children are able to learn to fold neatly. In my classroom the children have to fold their oversized … Continue reading
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Board Games For Non-Readers
Yesterday I gave you a list of suggested board games to play with your Kindergartner. If your child is not reading yet or is just learning to play board games, here are some additional games that might be more appropriate … Continue reading
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Board Games For Children and Family Game Nights
Kindergartners live in a world surrounded by the latest technological and electronic games. Let’s not forget that old-fashioned board games that are still as popular as ever. Board games help young children learn to count, learn to take turns, learn … Continue reading
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When A Note Comes Home About Your Child’s School Behavior
When your child’s teacher takes the time to write you a note about a behavior incident that happens at school this teacher is investing in the success of your child. Teachers expect you to take the same amount of time … Continue reading
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Organize A Toy Swap With Friends And Get Toys For Free
Here is a great idea for getting ‘almost new’ toys for your child without spending a penny. We are all trying to be more frugal this holiday season and here is a good tip for all parents. If you and … Continue reading
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