Three year old milestones will help your child learn, grow, and become more confident. They develop language skills and become much more active and observant, too. What to Look for in Your Three-Year-Old All children develop differently, but in general, there are some things you should look for as your child turns three. During the...
Preschools and Kindergartens
There are a lot of factors that go into deciding when a child is ready for school. Whether or not to send your child to preschool or wait until kindergarten is just one of the considerations. What are the benefits of having your child attend preschool? How old should your child be? What are the requirements for kindergarten eligibility? What is the age requirement in your state? These and other topics are included in these Preschool and Kindergarten articles.
Almost every parent agonizes having to make a decision about when to start kindergarten for their child. This especially becomes a major concern for parents with kids born in August until October, since the child might fit in the cut-off date but the child might not be ready. Deciding whether to let the child start...
Starting kindergarten is one of the biggest milestones in your child’s life, and you can prepare him or her for success in many different ways. For most children, attending kindergarten is more about learning social and communication skills than academics, so it is important to focus on your child’s ability to cooperate and play with...
For many parents, one of the most difficult decisions to make is where to send your child to school. The two most common options are public and private elementary schools, and it can be a bit difficult to determine which of these is best for your child without doing extensive research into each school. Fortunately,...
Preschool children tend to be impulsive, inattentive, and easily distracted as a rule, but a hyperactive child takes these behaviors to an extreme. Unfortunately, certain situations and foods only serve to exacerbate the problem in children who have been diagnosed with hyperactivity disorders. However, the right learning environment will help a hyperactive child perform better...
Wondering how to find out what school your child will attend? Most parents need to know how to find their kid’s school when the child starts kindergarten for the first time. To find out this information, parents can call the city government offices or they can check with other parents in the neighborhood. Most school...
Parental involvement in a child’s education is very important. Parental involvement will be a tremendous help for children when it comes to coping with the transition from the home to the classroom setting. Parents who are involved are more encouraging towards kids being curious and reading books, making education a fun experience. This will help...
If you have a 4-year-old, you have probably noticed that he or she has changed somewhat substantially from age two, especially when it comes to things like language and social activities. Unfortunately, it can be a bit frustrating to determine whether your child exhibits all aspects of 4-year-old development, especially if you are unsure of...
The majority of kids will learn to read sometime between kindergarten and second grade. A small percentage will fall outside of that time frame, but will catch up with classmates later. While the heavy lifting will be done at school, educators say there is plenty that parents can do to pave the way to a...
Teaching your preschooler to read through specific reading programs helps them learn more effectively, while teaching them reading using the wrong methods can actually make it more difficult for them to learn to read. Here are some tips on how to develop a reading program for your preschooler’s childhood education. What Reading Programs Should Include...