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Book SynopsisKindergarten is no longer just a time when children play and sit in a circle. Today's kindergarten students are exposed to a much more academic curriculum. So what should children know and be able to do so they'll be ready for the modern kindergarten classroom? Based on the latest research, this publication shares with parents everything they'll need to know to help their child be successful.
Table of ContentsIntroduction The New Kindergarten Classroom What Do We Know About Readiness? The Impact of Preschool An Investment in the Future What Parents Can Do More Than the Three “R’s” Talk, Listen, Love Immunize Your Child Socialize Your Child Build Coordination Promote Responsibility Raise a Reader Limit “Screen Time” Develop Self-Control What to Look For in a Kindergarten Visit Make Learning—and School—Sound Fun Does “Academic Redshirting” Give Children the Gift of Time Five Ways to Ease the First Few Weeks of School What Schools Can Do Ready Communities Conclusion References
