Preparing Your Child For School

As a child heads off to school, there are some things that can be helpful in preparing them for school.  The author of these articles, Mary Elizabeth, is an educator, consultant, and author/designer of education products, including books and content for software in the areas of language arts and literature, social studies, mathematics, and music. She holds an M.Ed. in reading education, is a licensed teacher and reading clinician, and was the content creator and webmaster of the Vermont School Information website. She has three children.

Preparing Your Child For School Articles

Independence: The First Day of School
The first day of school can be scary for a child.  This is the first day attending an elementary school.  The first day of meeting a new teacher.  Help prepare your child for the first day of school by teaching independence.

Preparing Your Child: Communication
Communication is more than just knowing words and being able to speak and interpret sentences.

Preparing Your Child: Social Skills
Both the give and take and the freedom of home are likely to be different from the social setting at school. Here are some elements to be aware of so that you may help your child prepare.

Preparing Your Child for School: Science
It’s possible to prepare your child well for school science experiences without specialized equipment. Find how in this article.

Preparing Your Child For: Math
It’s possible to prepare your child well for school math experiences without specialized knowledge and while simply going about tasks that are customary for most people.

Preparing Your Child: Reading
Reading readiness is a combination of development and experience. A child’s development, to some extent, happens in its own time, but as parents, we can provide crucial experiences that will foster readiness for and interest in reading.