Are you worried if your child is ready for kindergarten? As a mom to three boys and a former teacher, I know that it's common to wonder if your child is ready for kindergarten. It's such a big milestone and exciting time for your child! I've talked with many parents who ask me these questions... "How do I know if my child is ready for kindergarten?" and "What does my child need to know before going to kindergarten?" They want a checklist and I totally get that! (And if you scroll down, … [Read more...]
7 Activities We Do Every Day to Prepare for Kindergarten
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for details. My oldest son will be in Kindergarten when the new school year starts. We've decided to do a dual enrollment, which means he will go to Kindergarten in the morning and then we will homeschool in the afternoon. This summer I'm trying to prepare him for Kindergarten. We aren't doing anything too extensive, but these activities will keep his skills sharp. Most days, when my 10 month old and 3 year old … [Read more...]
Differentiating Home Preschool
If you teach preschool at home, you may wonder how to make home preschool different over years. Some of us start doing preschool activities at home around age 2 and continue until a child is 5 (or even 6!). Today, I'm sharing how to differentiate the years of preschool. With my background in education, this is what I feel kids need to know before heading into Kindergarten. Preschool is a really fun time in a child's life. My biggest advice is to make learning FUN during this time! Find … [Read more...]
