7 Things You Must Do to Get Your Child Ready for Kindergarten

Sending your child to Kindergarten can be daunting. Here are 7 simple tips to make the process a little bit easier.

1. Increase your expectations

Remember, your child is more capable than you think. Encourage your child to do things for themselves, especially during self-care tasks like dressing, toileting, eating and getting ready to leave the house. Engage with them by providing verbal or visual cues instead of physical help.

2. Check in with their preschool teacher

3. Develop their Social skills

Encourage your child to interact with other children of a similar age. Arrange playdates for social practice. Sign them up for local dance classes or sports teams. It is a great way for them to develop their social skills.

4. Start using Visual timetables

5. Play board games and card games

6. Take your child on lots of outings

Plan some family outings to places such as the library, the zoo or the shopping centre to prepare your child for school excursions. This also helps preparing them for exhaustion that comes with busy days!

7.PLAY!

Saved the most important for last. Play is the best way to promote fine and gross motor skill development as well as social skills. Encourage your child to engage in activities such as beading, cutting, drawing, painting, building, running and climbing.

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