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How to Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten
By Celeste C. Delaney, author of ABC Ready for School: An Alphabet of Social Skills In many ways, kindergarten is the most important year in a child’s education. It sets the stage for how children view themselves as students and … Continue reading
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Tagged Free Spirit author, kindergarten, school readiness, starting kindergarten
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Using Group Experiences to Help Young Children Develop Social-Emotional Skills
By Michelle Salcedo, M.Ed., author of Uncover the Roots of Challenging Behavior: Create Responsive Environments Where Young Children Thrive Can you imagine if you were challenged to master a complex cake recipe after having only a conversation with a renowned … Continue reading
18 Fun Ways to Get Ready for Kindergarten
By Celeste C. Delaney, author of ABC Ready for School: An Alphabet of Social Skills In many ways, kindergarten is the most important year in a child’s education. It is not only an exciting and challenging milestone for your child … Continue reading
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Enter to win ABC Ready for School!
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to our winners! We’re giving away copies of ABC Ready for School: An Alphabet of Social Skills to five lucky readers! This friendly and reassuring alphabet book helps young children consider, explore, and discuss a wide … Continue reading
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Little Stranger in a Strange Land: Easing the Transition to Kindergarten
By Allison Wedell Schumacher You know by now that the little strangers we’ve been entrusted with don’t come with operating manuals. This is why I found myself holding my sobbing, brand-new kindergartner as I explained to her that yes, she … Continue reading
