Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten? June 17, 2009

Congratulatoins to the Class of 2009!  On Friday, June 12, we graduated 24 kids from Little People.   And I’m very proud to say that we made a big difference in each child’s life.  We’re confident that each graduate is kindergarten ready!   It’s very hard to let them go but many of them promised to come back and say hi. 

The following link contains very helpful information regarding to Kindergarten Readiness.  It talks about kindergarten reading skills, ways to help your child to grow his/her literacy skills, your child’s emotion, your child’s fear, good manners, etc.  A must read!

 

 

Articles about Kindergarten Readiness:

http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/schooling/is_your_child_ready_for_kindergarten.aspx

Article: Toy Safety and Selection February 25, 2009

“Toy Safety and Selection: Choose Develpmentally Appropriate Toys for Safer Play”  by Karen Stephens

Click the following link to view the article –>toysafetyandselectionarticle

Article: “Start Morning Off on the Right Foot” October 24, 2008

“Start Morning Off on the Right Foot” by Karen Stephens

 

For most parents, morning take-offs can be chaotic.  Whether you’re getting the kids off to child care of school, scooting everyone out the door on time often seems more like a race than a relaxed, regular routine.  But getting everyone on their way is only part of the challenge.  Making sure everyone has what they need – on the day they need it – is the real brainteaser.  The details to remember multiply exponentially as children get older and become involved in more activities.  And, need I say, the more kids you have, the bigger the hurdle.

 

There will always be some mornings that will make you want to pull your hair out.  That’s just the nature of a lively family on the go.  But with some organization and pre-planning, the mad-dash can be replaced with smoother sailing.

 

Following are steps to think about.  Try out the ones that fit your family best.  They can pave the way to morning relief for everyone.  Continue reading….please click here–> “Start Morning Off on the Right Foot”