Get ready for Kindergarten!

Is your child going to Kindergarten in the Fall?

Every child is different, and some will adjust quickly while some will take more time. During this adjustment period, it is normal for children to experience mixed emotions.

What to expect:

• Children may experience bathroom accidents - this is normal.

  
  

• Children will likely be tired when they get home from school.

  
  

• Children will likely get colds and other illnesses more often.

Prepare yourself:

• Find the information you need on the school’s website.

  
  

• Go to parent information sessions and classroom tours.

  
  

• Make a transportation plan. How will your child get to and from school?

  
  

• Plan for out-of-school care (if needed).

  
  

• Get school supplies and put your child’s name on everything.

  
  

• Connect with your child’s teacher.

  
  

• Stay engaged! Read all of the information that gets sent home from school.

Prepare your child:

• Talk to them about going to school and answer their questions.

• Start the morning routine for school a few weeks early.

• Practice skills such as dressing, undressing, tying shoes, and handwashing.

• Visit the school before Kindergarten starts.

• Practice your pick-up and drop-off plan. Talk about who is and who is not allowed to pick them up at school. Choose a “safe adult” password.

• Teach conversation starters that your child can use to introduce themselves, make friends, ask questions, or ask for what they need.

• Read books about Kindergarten.

• Create a goodbye routine. For example, a special handshake.

• If the school allows, send your child to school with a comfort object. 

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At Norwood Centre our team of qualified Early Childhood Development Subject Matter Experts work to provide tools that caregivers can use to support early childhood development. We hear you! If you have a question or concern, please ask us. We have a variety of Child Development Activities available on our website, find them at norwoodcentre.com/child-development-activities. For short-term one-on-one coaching, please call us at 780-471-3737.