Preparing Your Child for School

🚀 Course Headline: 🎒 How Tiny Changes to Your Family Routine Will Help Your Child Build a Strong Foundation for Academic Success 📚

🎉 Welcome to Preparing Your Child for School! 🎉

Teach your child everything they need to know before entering kindergarten with our comprehensive online course. Preparing Your Child for School is designed to guide parents and caregivers through the essentials of early childhood development, ensuring your little one is ready for their educational journey.

📊 Course Overview:

• 23 Engaging Video Lessons: Learn at your own pace with easy-to-follow video content that covers everything from academics to social skills.

• Print Articles: Gain deeper insights into the critical aspects of school readiness with our expertly written articles.

• Skills Checklist: A printable resource to track your child's development and progress through key milestones.

🔍 What You Will Learn:

• School Expectations: Discover what your child is expected to know on their first day of school, so they can hit the ground running.

• Skill Importance: Understand why each skill is crucial for your child's future academic success and overall development.

• Fun Activities: Engage with easy, enjoyable activities that align with your family's routine and complement your child's learning experience.

🧠 Understanding Kindergarten Readiness:

Many parents are surprised by their child's first report card from school. Our course will prepare you so that your child enters school already ready to learn and thrive. In the United States, only about 40% of students start kindergarten "kindergarten-ready." We've analyzed school readiness tests across the nation to provide you with tailored strategies and activities to help your child catch up or stay ahead.

📖 Key Areas of Development Covered:

• Academic and Cognitive Development: Activities that promote thinking, problem-solving, and an early interest in learning.

• Mathematics: Games and exercises that introduce basic math concepts in a fun and engaging way.

• Literacy: Tools to develop a love for reading and writing before your child even enters school.

• Language Development: Strategies to enhance vocabulary, comprehension, and expression in your child's daily life.

• Physical Development: Activities that encourage fine and gross motor skills essential for a healthy body and mind.

• Social and Emotional Development: Lessons to help your child develop important social skills and emotional intelligence.

🚫 Knowing When to Seek Help:

We'll also guide you on recognizing signs of developmental delays or challenges, ensuring you know where to find support when needed.

👩‍🏫 Your Instructor:

This course is led by Bobbie Noall, a National Board Certified Teacher and Bluegrass Learning Services' Senior Education Specialist with over 15 years of classroom teaching experience. Her expertise will be your compass through this vital stage of your child's life.

👨‍👩‍👧 Who Can Benefit from This Course?

This course is tailored for parents, but it's also incredibly valuable for any caregiver, including grandparents or babysitters, who spend significant time with children from birth to age 5.

Embark on this educational adventure today and ensure your child steps into their first classroom with the confidence of a lifelong learner. Enroll in Preparing Your Child for School now and take the first step towards your child's academic success! 🌟