Comments on: 5 Things Kids Should Know Before Kindergarten https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/needs-to-know-before-kindergarten/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=needs-to-know-before-kindergarten Empowering teachers with the tools, training, and support you need to help EVERY student learn to read. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:23:54 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: 50 Books to Read Before Kindergarten - Playdough To Plato https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/needs-to-know-before-kindergarten/#comment-277467 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=4886#comment-277467 […] blue button below to download your list of 50 must-read books and then hop over and check out the 5 things every kindergartener needs to know on their first day of […]

]]> By: Chelsea Ihsan https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/needs-to-know-before-kindergarten/#comment-192812 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=4886#comment-192812 I’m a Pre K (3-5year olds) teacher in Indianapolis. Three things I wish parents knew before send their kids to school are
1. Homework is not important, but reading and letting your children interact as you work around the house are.
2. Teach your kids that they don’t have to be perfect, but they do need to try.
3. Teach your children the skills to let others know when they are upset. (I teach my students that they have to talk with each other before coming to me, unless someone is hurting or going to hurt someone else).

Kids will learn to read and write mostly from interaction with teachers, peers, and their families. They need to learn to be a good citizen, friend, and to have confidence in their abilities at an early age.

]]> By: Sarah https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/needs-to-know-before-kindergarten/#comment-171391 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=4886#comment-171391 I have students in Grade 3 and 4 who still cannot tie their shoes properly. I think a lot of parents believe that we teachers are supposed to teach EVERYTHING (including basic life skills and manners) to their child, and that home time is just for hanging out and playing.

]]> By: Meg Waldron https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/needs-to-know-before-kindergarten/#comment-170693 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=4886#comment-170693 I’ve taught Kdg. for 17 years. We request that each child be able to manage all of the clothing that they wear to school. If they can’t tie shoes, please send them to school in slip on sneakers or velcro sneaks. If they can’t do a belt, don’t wear one. Our pleas fall on deaf ears much of the time.

]]> By: Dawn https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/needs-to-know-before-kindergarten/#comment-158846 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=4886#comment-158846 I really like this video that features kids talking about the transition to Kindergarten. http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/teaching/transition

]]> By: Malia Hollowell https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/needs-to-know-before-kindergarten/#comment-158838 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=4886#comment-158838 In reply to Leslie.

Thanks for weighing in, Leslie!

]]> By: Leslie https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/needs-to-know-before-kindergarten/#comment-158827 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=4886#comment-158827 Actually, knowing the names of letters does NOT help with reading; it hinders. The letter sounds are MUCH more important. However, as a kindergarten teacher, it’s my job to teach your child skills such as reading, writing their names, understanding the properties of 10 and so on. It’s nice if they’ve had a head-start but not essential. What I look for in my kindergarteners (and mind you, being from Ontario, Canada, my students come in at 3 or 4 years of age), are some independence skills, such as getting dressed to go outside on their own (velcro fastenings on shoes are a must!), a beginning understanding of how to share and take turns, how to treat others kindly, how to follow directions, TO RESPECT OTHERS (it’s sad how many don’t), and so on. It’s great if they can already count to 10, if they’ve been exposed to the use of numbers, and if they’re read to daily. These can all be achieved by joining a play group at a local library. Here, we also have free kindergarten readiness (and other) programs at provincial day cares. Being completely toilet trained is nice, too, but also not a requirement. In an ideal world, all parents would be like those who visit sites like these and actually take some time to play with their children and prepare them for school.Where I teach, this happens rather infrequently, alas.

]]> By: Amy @A Day In The Life Of Mrs. Glass https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/needs-to-know-before-kindergarten/#comment-31728 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=4886#comment-31728 Great tips.. Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: Malia Hollowell https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/needs-to-know-before-kindergarten/#comment-20993 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=4886#comment-20993 In reply to Brenda.

Great tip, Brenda!! And if kids are still struggling with tying laces, velcro shoes are a great alternative. Building students’ independence is key.

]]> By: Brenda https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/needs-to-know-before-kindergarten/#comment-20803 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=4886#comment-20803 Hi. Having taught Kindergarten for 10 years I would also suggest that the parent teach and have their little ones practise doing up their coats (zippers and buttons) and putting on their shoes and boots.

]]> By: Malia https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/needs-to-know-before-kindergarten/#comment-9194 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=4886#comment-9194 In reply to Karen.

Great additions, Karen!!

]]> By: Karen https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/needs-to-know-before-kindergarten/#comment-9158 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=4886#comment-9158 Think your suggestions are so. Helpful, just might add…waiting your turn. AND walking in a line…those overwhelm a lot of kdg teachers…

]]> By: Malia https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/needs-to-know-before-kindergarten/#comment-8935 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=4886#comment-8935 In reply to Lisa.

Yay! I’m thrilled to read that you give these 5 skills a thumbs up too, Lisa. Thanks for sharing!!

]]> By: Lisa https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/needs-to-know-before-kindergarten/#comment-8932 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=4886#comment-8932 I’m a Kindergarten teacher, and I found this on Pinterest. The list is so simple, yet very important. Many times, kids some in without these basic skills. I’d love to have this list for incoming kindergarten students. Thanks so much! Sharing immediately.

]]> By: Kristina https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/needs-to-know-before-kindergarten/#comment-8702 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=4886#comment-8702 Great post. I agree with the seat belt suggestion too!

Karen- I don’t think this point relates to safety necessarily. My kids can unbuckle both a 5 point harness and a regular seatbelt. I don’t think the recommendation was to change kids to boosters. I think teaching them to unbuckle a 5 pt harness carseat is just as important, and a much harder skill… which is great for building finger strength.

]]> By: Karen https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/needs-to-know-before-kindergarten/#comment-8701 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=4886#comment-8701 thank you for the list! I disagree with others about the seat belt. Most 5 year olds still fit best in a 5 point harness. I will not be switching my now 6 year old to a booster with seatbelt until it fits her properly. I know this can slow up a carline but safety must come before expediency.

]]> By: Malia https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/needs-to-know-before-kindergarten/#comment-8385 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=4886#comment-8385 In reply to Jed Welter.

Great point, Jed!!

]]> By: Jed Welter https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/needs-to-know-before-kindergarten/#comment-8368 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=4886#comment-8368 Art lessons will help enhance your kid s imaginative side. Children who are subjected to the humanities at an early age have high self-esteem and incredibly expressive. The arts may help create their psychological and emotional development.:

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]]> By: JDaniel4's Mom https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/needs-to-know-before-kindergarten/#comment-6556 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=4886#comment-6556 Thank you so much for linking up!

]]> By: Kim https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/needs-to-know-before-kindergarten/#comment-6554 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=4886#comment-6554 My twin daughters started kindergarten today! I have 2 older children, and I totally agree with your suggestion about seatbelts. I try not to get irritated with the slow parents, but good grief, some of them go through a 5-minute production EVERY MORNING in the drop-off line as they get out of the car (NO!), help their child out unbuckle and get out, take out the backpack, help their child slip it on, hugs and kisses, on and on . . . the rest of us barely slow down as our kids jump out ; )

]]> By: Malia https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/needs-to-know-before-kindergarten/#comment-6540 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=4886#comment-6540 In reply to JDaniel4’s Mom.

Thanks for the invitation! I just linked up and pinned the post to my “Back to School” Pinterest board. 🙂

]]> By: JDaniel4's Mom https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/needs-to-know-before-kindergarten/#comment-6522 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=4886#comment-6522 I would love for you to link this post to my Back to School Traditions link up! It is awesome!http://www.jdaniel4smom.com/2012/08/back-to-school-tradtions-link-up.html

]]> By: Malia https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/needs-to-know-before-kindergarten/#comment-6347 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=4886#comment-6347 In reply to Erin.

Great additions to this list, Erin!! Thank you for sharing.

]]> By: Erin https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/needs-to-know-before-kindergarten/#comment-6258 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=4886#comment-6258 I love your list! I would just add learning board game skills like taking turns and good sportsmanship with winning or losing graciously, and reading spinners and dice, and counting spaces. My son’s teacher requested this when she realized many of her kindergartners had never played a board game before.

]]> By: Malia https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/needs-to-know-before-kindergarten/#comment-6173 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=4886#comment-6173 In reply to Megan @ CoffeeCupsandCrayons.

Thank you for sharing, Megan!!

]]> By: Megan @ CoffeeCupsandCrayons https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/needs-to-know-before-kindergarten/#comment-6100 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=4886#comment-6100 I love how your list is practical and process building! So many parents stress out about kindergarten, I love that your list is simple and straightforward.

Shared on my FB page!

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