Kindergarten Round Up

It's that time of year; registration for Kindergarten is in full bloom.

It's important for kids (and parents) not to fear this transition to school. While it may be exciting, there are things about it that could be difficult for everyone if you're not prepared.

A way to make it easier for all involved is to be informed!

There are Five Developmental Areas of the Early Learning and Development Benchmarks:
1) Physical Well-Being, Health, Motor Development
Children's pysical health and ability to engage in daily activities.
2) Social and Emotional Development
Children's emotional competence and ability to form positive relationships that
give meaning to children's experiences in the home, school, and community.
3) Approaches Toward Learning
Children's disposition, rather that skill, for becoming involved in learning and
acquiring knowledge.
4) Cognition and General Knowledge
Children's ability to understand and think about the physical and social worlds around them.
Includes: objects in the world, logic and math, social conventions (#s/colors) and understanding and appreciation of the arts.
5) Language, Literacy, and Communication
Children's understanding and use of language, emerging reading and writing skills, and the ability to communicate effectively.

Many school districts hold open houses and/or "classes" that both parents and children enrolling for the next school year can attend. This can help answer questions before they turn into problems once the school session begins.

YEAH YEAH Out Loud also believes, encouraging your child to know THEY are their own best "cheer" leader is a good tool to empower them with so when the going gets tough, they know they can count on not only their teachers, parents but themselves!