Video series focuses on what it means for a child to be "school ready," what parents can do to help their child be ready for kindergarten, and why we all benefit when children start school with the full set of skills that will help them be successful.
2.16.09
Helping kids develop kindergarten 'readiness': Some parents assume that when kids turn 5, they're "ready" for kindergarten. But kindergarten readiness isn't an age - it's a set of skills.
When your child enters kindergarten: Carianne Ferencik, a national board-certified teacher from Vaughn Elementary in the Peninsula School District, talks about what to expect when your child enters kindergarten.
2.18.09
Is your child ready for kindergarten? It's the time of year when many parents are struggling to answer this question: How do I know if my child's ready for kindergarten next fall? Linda Morgan from ParentMap Magazine offers advice and a checklist for parents.
2.19.09
Helping your kindergartner catch up: Wayne Kettler, principal of Woodside Elementary School in Everett, and Richard Cleveland, an elementary school counselor, talk about what to do if your child does not seem to be catching up after starting kindergarten.
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