As you approach the end of this course and prepare for your child's transition into kindergarten, it's essential that you take stock of all the various activities they will need to accomplish throughout their kindergarten day. Look at where your child is proficient with these things and see where they might benefit from a little additional assistance and practice.
Building confidence and independence in these fundamental tasks will contribute to a smoother and more successful kindergarten experience, and not just for your child, but for you as well.
Below, we’ll outline a list of key activities to assess and practical ways to help your child improve where needed.
Take note of how your child handles the following everyday tasks. You may even consider conducting an informal skills assessment by incorporating these activities into your routine throughout the week.
Consider any other daily routines your child will encounter in school. Run through them in your mind, create a checklist, and naturally introduce practice opportunities throughout the day.
Rather than overwhelming your child with all these tasks at once, gradually introduce them throughout the week and see how well your child handles them without assistance. Then, focus on the tasks that they have a little trouble with or that they really need assistance with.
If you notice difficulties, dedicate some additional time to helping them practice. Providing extra support in these areas will boost their confidence and ease their transition into kindergarten. The more prepared they are, the smoother their days at school will be, and you’ll feel more at ease knowing they can handle these fundamental tasks independently.
So that is your food for thought for this week and your assignment. And have a good week, and we'll see you back next time.