School Readiness

By understanding the daily trials each bus faces, parents can encourage their young riders to maintain proper behavior and secure safety on the road.

Nov 15, 2009 - Terah Talley

Children will have more success in Math if they are comfortable with numbers in the real world. It's easy to introduce children to numbers before kindergarten.

Nov 11, 2009 - Linda Wongkee

Beginning school can be a difficult time for a young child. A child has the best chance of success at school when ready physically, emotionally and socially.

Oct 4, 2009 - June Keir

Going to Kindergarten can give a child a variety of emotions. Here are some ways to help a child going to school for the first time feel less anxious and nervous.

Aug 25, 2009 - Jackie Parsons

Every child is different, though no child wants to feel abandoned by her parents on that first day of school. Ease a child into preschool with these easy tips.

Aug 23, 2009 - Carmen Sofia Grant

Quality children's literature can help ease first day of school fears. The books described here show preschoolers what to expect and give parents talking points.

Aug 23, 2009 - Nicole Fravel

Preschoolers and parents experience separation anxiety when transitioning from the home into a preschool environment for the first time.

Aug 21, 2009 - Kelly Boyer

Starting school for the first time can be quite exciting and a bit scary for young kids. Here are some steps to take to help ease the anxiety leading up to kindergarten.

Aug 21, 2009 - Caroline Post

Starting full time school can be both an exciting and scary time for a child. Parents need to know how to prepare their child before the start grade one.

Aug 21, 2009 - Jackie Parsons

While many schools across the county use varying methods for teaching students to read, after a two-year assessment of scientific research, phonics emerges as the victor.

Aug 19, 2009 - Julie Warrenfeltz

Early math education comes in many forms. Simple matching games and unit block play can help introduce preschoolers to essential early math skills in a fun way.

Jul 29, 2009 - Rachel Lister

Children develop at different rates so it is important for parents to be able to determine if their child is physically and developmentally ready to begin Kindergarten.

Jul 29, 2009 - Deanna Lynn Sletten

When a child turns five years old he is legally ready to begin school. Parents, however, need to determine if the child is socially and emotionally ready for school.

Jul 29, 2009 - Deanna Lynn Sletten

Being able to identify numbers is a skill most children master between age 2 and 5. Parents and preschool teachers can help with these fun number games and activities.

Jul 3, 2009 - Jenny Evans

Knowing letter sounds is an essential pre-reading skill, but many parents teach them wrong! Avoiding this and other errors helps kids read as early and well as possible.

Jun 19, 2009 - Jenny Evans

Playing games can be educational and fun; Monopoly, Jr. is both.

Jun 15, 2009 - Christopher Pascale

Thinking beyond the kindergarten year itself can be difficult for the parent of a preschooler. This article presents practical issues to consider as a child ages.

Jun 1, 2009 - Erica Loop

Use multisensory learning techniques to teach your toddler the "m" sound and shape quickly and effectively.

Apr 29, 2009 - Julie Warrenfeltz

Teaching toddlers their numbers, letters, or just about anything, requires preparation and planning. Get creative and organized to maximize your teaching time at home.

Apr 28, 2009 - Julie Warrenfeltz

Reversing the order in which information is presented enables children to learn to read more quickly, at an earlier age, and with fewer reading difficulties.

Apr 23, 2009 - Julie Warrenfeltz

The stay-at-home mom may soon become virtually nonexistent. Numbers of children being enrolled in preschools have been on a consistent rise over the past 30 years.

Mar 10, 2009 - Jennifer Duffy

While the start of a new preschool year can be an exciting time, it can also be stressful as children and parents begin to adjust to a new daytime routine.

Mar 3, 2009 - Charlene Tebbutt

Most preschools start accepting applications for new students in February or March. Do you know what questions to ask and how to find the best preschool for your child?

Feb 12, 2009 - Jenny Evans

A great way to teach pre-reading skills is through a Letter of the Day. Here are sample activities for each letter of the alphabet and guidelines for developing your own.

Jan 26, 2009 - Jenny Evans

Keeping young children interested in learning about the alphabet can be difficult. Here are some fun suggestions for teaching pre-reading skills.

Jan 26, 2009 - Jenny Evans