Getting Your Child Ready For Kindergarten

Families are their children’s first teachers. Parents can help their children enter kindergarten feeling happy, confident and safe. Share what you see and ask your child questions. Note what your child finds interesting and then join him or her in his or her interests. Children love to explore new places, ideas and things. Spending time with your child is more valuable than any toy. Enjoy this time with your child; it passes by quickly. The suggestions in this booklet can help your child develop key thinking and learning skills for kindergarten.

Booklet published by the Bureau of Early Childhood Education and Social Services, Connecticut State Department of Education.