Making a Morning Schedule
You are probably already working with a morning routine. I created one last year, when my girls were in Pre-K. This year, though, I’ve asked my daughters to get involved in creating a written Morning Schedule.
Get your babies ready for school. Tackle issues like separation anxiety, lunch, and morning and nighttime schedules. Learn tips and tricks to make the transition easier for you and your kids.
Don’t Freak Out! Your Kindergartener Will Get into a GREAT Public School!
SFUSD Enrollment season is upon us! This Friday, letters go out to students and families letting them know which schools they can enroll in in this fall. Now that my girls are in the 3rd grade, it is easy to forget the anxiety and worry that many parents are currently feeling. They say: “Hindsight is 20-20.” With that in mind, I thought I’d take a moment to provide some perspective for parents who may be nervous right now.
Tips for the First Day of K!
This advice for parents on the First Day of Kindergarten.
Top 5 Picture Books that Ease the Transition to Kindergarten
Baby owls wake up and their mother is gone! A mommy raccoon eases her baby raccoon’s worries about the first day of school. A mommy pig reassures her little one about being away… Use these great books to ease separation anxiety and worries about school.
5 Tips to Ease Kindergarten Jitters
Congrats! You’ve got a “BIG KID”! Here’s some advice from veteran parents on ways to make the big transition to kindergarten!
The Application Paperwork Is In… Now What? Getting our Kids Ready for Kindergarten.
After months of researching elementary schools, going on tours, and basically talking the issue to death with my husband, we finally got it together to submit our application paperwork for a local SFUSD Kindergarten…. Now what?
Great Learning Sites for K-3
Great Learning Sites for K-3 Great Learning sites for K-3. The internet has given us a great opportunity to get...
K-Readiness: How Do I Know If My Child Is Ready?
With all of the differing definitions of kindergarden and kindergarten readiness over time, across cultures and communities, and even between teachers and parents, how can families know if their youngsters are ready for their first day of school?