Kindergarten Article Archive

• 7 Things To Tell the Teacher - Sharing key information about your child can help teachers make a connection.
• Talking With Teachers About Student Progress - Don't wait for the report card to find out how your child is doing in school; a veteran principal offers tips for parents to keep in touch all year long.
• School and the Internet: What You Should Know - How students are using the Internet at school, and precautions you should take at home.
• Have a Conversation About School - Get beyond one-word answers and find out what your child really thinks and feels about school.
• Eating, Sleeping, and Learning - Establishing healthy habits now can ease the transition to a new school year.
• Summer Amnesia: Avoid the Brain Drain - Kids lose academic ground in the summer. Use these tips to keep them from falling behind.
• Better Grades—You Can Help! - Make sure your child is ready to learn and achieve at school with these 10 smart tips on what you can do at home to prepare her for success.
• 11 Tips for Kindergarten Parents - Simple ways to get involved and make a difference for your child and the school.
• Internet Safety Tips for Parents - Kids need to use the Internet; these tips will help you keep them safe.
• MySpace and Facebook: What You Should Know - Social networking sites keep growing in popularity. Here are 10 things to get parents up to speed.
• Get Ready for Kindergarten - Ease the stress on that momentous first day of kindergarten and prepare your child for success in the year ahead.
• Bullying: How Parents Fight Back - Kids are often reluctant to talk about bullying. Here’s how to spot it and what to do if your child is a victim.
• If Your Child Is the Bully - What to do when the school says your child has been involved in bullying.
• Summer Reading List - These books will capture your kids’ imagination, and they’re perfect for reading aloud.
• Parents Are Teachers, Too - Use these simple ideas to reinforce learning at home and develop your child’s academic skills.
• What Is Your Child’s Learning Style? - Understanding how your child learns can reduce frustration and improve achievement.
• Back-to-School Books - Reading about going back to school is a great way to ease the transition. Especially with younger children, as you turn the pages together, you can talk about their real-life hopes and fears as well as discuss the wonderful characters in these books.
• Can Food Help You Learn? - Eating certain “brain foods” might make your kids smarter...but research shows they’ll be better off with a balanced diet, a good breakfast, and regular physical activity.
• How To Read With Your Child - You have a big influence on your child when you spend time reading together. Learn how to make the most of this special time.
• How Boys Learn - Many boys need opportunities to move around and like competitive situations.
• How Girls Learn - Girls like to collaborate and often create strong relationships.
• 10 Questions About Your Child and School - The more you know about how your child deals with challenges and what's expected of him, the better you'll be able to help him achieve. Start by asking these key questions.
• Kindergarten Academics: What To Expect - This year, kids are getting ready to read and learning new skills through play.
• Kindergarten Social Changes: What To Expect - For kindergartners, school is all about having fun and making friends.
• Confident Children Are More Likely To Succeed in School - Confidence is one of the most important characteristics you can instill in your child.
• Encourage Your Child To Explore, Make Choices, and Mistakes - When your child gets older, do you want him to stand up for what he believes in?
• Outside Learning Important in Elementary School Years - Some of the most valuable learning your child may do this year could take place outside of school.
• Take Action To Help Your Child Be a Good Competitor - How to tell if your child is too competitive.
• Breakfast Most Important Meal for Schoolchildren - Don't let rushed morning schedules keep kids from starting the day with something nutritious.
• Use Questions After Reading To Develop Thinking Skills - Parents can help children develop thinking skills just by asking questions.
• Homework Styles for How Your Child Learns Best - As a parent, you know many things that make your child unique—including how he learns best.
• Expect Elementary-Aged Children To Do Some Chores - Small tasks that young children can complete.
• Be Involved as Your Child Learns To Make Choices - We all want our children to learn how to make responsible choices.
• Parents Can Help Children Get Along With Teachers - Students do better in school when they have a good relationship with their teachers.
• Report Card Time: 3 Ways To Help Your Child - A midyear report is a good time for you and your child to set goals for the remainder of the year.
• Dealing With Children's Shifting Friendships  - It is the nature of childhood friendships that they often come to an end. Interests change, groups form and reform.
• What To Do if You Think Your Child Has a Learning Disability - What do Albert Einstein, Woodrow Wilson, Greg Louganis, and Cher have in common? All had learning disabilities. So do millions of kids today.
• If You Think Your Child Needs a Tutor - If your child is having trouble in a subject, you may have thought about finding a tutor. But first try talking with your child’s teacher.
• Schools Rely on Parents to Build Their Children’s Character - How to build character in your child.
• Eating Breakfast Improves Behavior, Problem-Solving - The older children get, the harder it is to get them to eat breakfast.
• Ask Your Child To Be Your "Reference Librarian" - Here’s a great way to teach your kids how to look for information.
• Are You Raising a Child Who Is a Self-Manager? - Kids who do well in school are usually self-managers.
• Help Your Child Adjust Socially - Finding the right niche can help your child feel happier at school.
• Understanding Grades and Grading - How you react to grades can affect your child’s success in school. It’s important to know what they represent—and what they don’t.
• What Kids Are Learning - Standards vary from state to state, but here’s a general look at what kids will be taught at each grade level.