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Like many parents, you may have wondered what you need to do to get your child off to a great start in kindergarten. Get Your Child Ready for Kindergarten (and Start Early): A Kindergarten Teacher Explains What to Expect and How to Prepare, was written by an experienced kindergarten teacher to help parents and children everywhere get prepared for that very special milestone year in school, kindergarten. This guide for parents focuses on a whole child approach: academic, social and emotional. Preparation breeds confidence, and confidence breeds success (yes, even in kindergarten).<br>The book covers not only current kindergarten curriculum expectations in all subject areas, but also includes ideas on how to foster language development, meet emotional and social needs, use motivational techniques, create independence, and introduce following routines/directions. Inside you will find tips on choosing a pre-k, communicating with your child's teacher and school, early intervention, information for families new to English, and the author's recommendations for favorite tried, true, and tested read alouds. <br>Here you will find ideas and inexpensive steps that all parents can take to prepare children for their life as a student. Are you ready to get your child off to a great start in school?
