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Starting School Competently and Confidently: How to Ensure a Child is Ready for School

By: June Keir

Starting Kindergarten in the Fall: What Parents Should Know When a Child Starts School

By: Jackie Parsons

Tips for Starting Preschool: Getting a Child Emotionally Ready for the First Day of School

By: Carmen Sofia Grant

Back to School Books for Preschoolers: Relieve Young Children's Anxieties With Picture Books

By: Nicole Fravel

How to Deal with Separation Anxiety: Ways Parents Can Help Children Transition From Home to Preschool

By: Kelly Boyer

Preparing Young Kids for Starting Kindergarten: Steps to Take to Make Going to School for the First Time Easier

By: Caroline Post

Starting Grade One in the Fall: What Parents Should Know When a Child Starts School

By: Jackie Parsons

Whole Language vs Phonics in Reading Instruction: Research Says Phonics-Based Instruction Produces Better Readers

By: Julie Warrenfeltz

Math Games for Preschoolers: Teaching Kids Early Math Skills

By: Rachel Lister

How to Know if a Child is Ready for School: Determining if a Child is Physically and Developmentally Prepared

By: Deanna Lynn Sletten

How to Determine if a Child is Ready for School: Determining When Children are Socially and Emotionally Prepared

By: Deanna Lynn Sletten

Lessons in Number Recognition: Teaching Children an Essential Pre-Math and Pre-Counting Skill

By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

Teaching Alphabet Sounds to Young Children: Avoiding the Biggest Mistakes Parents Make Helps Kids Learn to Read

By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

The Benefits of Playing Monopoly, Jr. Games Help With Counting and Sharing While Spending Time Together

By: Christopher Pascale

Beyond Kindergarten Readiness: Practical School Readiness Considerations for Parents

By: Feature Writer Erica Loop

Interactively Teaching the Letter M: A Hands-on Approach for Teaching the M Letter and Sound to Toddlers

By: Julie Warrenfeltz

Toddler Teaching Strategies: Use Time-Tested Teaching Strategies to Effectively Teach Toddlers

By: Julie Warrenfeltz

The Smart Way to Teach Your Child the ABC's: 21st Century Method for Teaching the Alphabet

By: Julie Warrenfeltz

Preschool Necessity Controversial: Enrollment Numbers Rising

By: Jennifer Duffy

Preparing Parents for Preschool: Ideas to Make the Move to Preschool an Easy One for Parents and Kids

By: Charlene Tebbutt

Choosing the Right Preschool: Questions for Evaluating Preschools

By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

Sample Letter of the Day Activities from A to Z: Teaching Pre-Reading Skills for Kindergarten Readiness

By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

Games and Activities to Teach Pre-Reading Skills: Methods for Teaching the Alphabet for Kindergarten Readiness

By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

Developing a Love of Reading in Young Children: Strategies to Foster Reading Literacy and Motivation in Preschoolers

By: Barbara Abromitis

Reading is Fun: Make Reading a Family Affair

By: DeLene Sholes

Teach Kids the Letters of the Alphabet: Early Childhood Reading Skills Using Alphabet Letters

By: Dana Caddis

Teaching Your Young Child to Read: How to Get Your Child Ahead and Prepared for School Success

By: Lisa Annunziato

How to Prepare Twins for Preschool: Practical Advice to Help Twin Siblings Get a Good Start at School

By: Wei Yin Wong

Learning to Tell Time with Young Children: Easy Time-Telling Educational Crafts and Activities for Preschoolers

By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Easy Back to School Crafts for Preschoolers: Creative Activities to Help Children Starting Kindergarten

By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

How to Send Children Back-to-School Green: Extend Eco-Friendly Lifestyles Into Kids' Educational Environments

By: Feature Writer Charlina Stewart

How to Cut the Cost of School Supplies: Ways to Save Money on Back-to-School Items

By: Feature Writer Charlina Stewart

Saying Goodbye to Preschool: Helping Your Preschooler End the Year

By: Lorna Rankin

Helping Your Shy Preschooler: Tips for Drawing out an Introverted Child

By: Venice Kichura

Preschool Language Development: How to Nurture Language Skills in Toddlers

By: Feature Writer Jennifer White

Getting Ready for Preschool: How to Prepare Your Child to Attend Nursery School

By: Venice Kichura

From Preschool to Kindergarten: Tips to Reduce the Impact of School Transition

By: Feature Writer Charlina Stewart

Help Your Child Make Friends: How to Encourage and Develop Friendships at Elementary School

By: Feature Writer Rachel Bellerby

Kindergarten Readiness: Guidelines for Parents to Determine Children's School Preparedness

By: Feature Writer Charlina Stewart

Tips For Improving Literacy Skills: Help Develop Your Child's Reading Abilities

By: Claire Bolton

Teach Your Child to Read at Home: Reading Readiness Help for Parents

By: Feature Writer Katelyn Thomas

Teach Math with the Giant Pegboard: Easy Ways to Teach Basic Math

By: Carla Ruschival

Teaching Your Preschooler to Read: Ways to Give Them a Head Start in School

By: Feature Writer Denise Oliveri

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