Get Your Child Kindergarten Ready

If kindergarten is the next step for your child and you want to make sure she’s ready, summer vacation is the perfect time to look into which skills will help her excel during the school year. We’ve put together a list of summertime activities that are great to help better prepare your child for kindergarten.Read TogetherReading out loud together is a great way to help prepare your child for his first formal reading lessons. This will teach him how to hold a book properly, how to read in the correct direction, and how to develop a love for reading. Encourage your child to choose a book he loves!Practice IndependenceIf your child is unfamiliar with her new kindergarten routine, use summer to practice the different tasks she will face throughout the school day. Everyday activities like sharing toys on the playground, taking part in centers, and being away from parents can be overwhelming or strange for children who aren’t used to it. However, with dedication and practice, your student is sure to be all set for her first day!  Counting and RecognitionNumbers, colors, and shapes are some of the most important concepts for your kindergartener to memorize, so why not make them fun? Your child will love learning to count when you add number games and songs to playtime! You can color and draw together to help her recognize written numbers, use blocks as a tool to teach your child colors and shapes, or incorporate Play-Doh for some simple, hands-on building and color identification. VocabularyFrom holding conversations to beginning to read, kindergarten brings exciting new language experiences and challenges. Obtaining a good vocabulary at the kindergarten level can help your child be successful later in their academic career! Make sure you talk with him more and expose him to regular conversations. ABCsTo further prepare your child for the literacy portion of kindergarten, make sure he knows his ABCs. Memorizing the alphabet song is a classic method, but you can also play rhyming games, practice writing out his name together, and help him sound out his favorite books. Practice, Practice, PracticeYour child’s motor skills include his ability to use scissors, draw a straight line, balance, hop, jump, and kick. The most effective way to improve his motor skills is to give him plenty of time to practice — and that includes playdates! Playing with other children allows your child to have fun and practice his motor skills while also learning valuable lessons like how to take turns, share, listen, and cooperate. Private schools in Kissimmee, FL proclaim the Gospel message within an academic environment of excellence that challenges students to be creative and critical thinkers. To learn more about what makes us different, contact us at 407-246-4800.