Playtime

It is very important you allow your child lots of time to play, both indoors and outdoors. Playing is the "classroom" your child ever had. Playing allows children to apply what they know, use their knowledge, and interact with others. Limit the amount of technology your child uses to "play." It is important to exercise as much as it is important to learn. 

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Kindergarten

Will your child be entering kindergarten this coming up school year? Here are some tips to help get him/her ready this summer.

1) Have your child practice writing his/her first and last name using all lower case letters (except for the first letters, of course).

2) Help your child learn and recognize all 52 upper case and lower case letters of the alphabet.

3) Talk about the letter sounds of the letters, especially the ones in his/her name.

4) Practice doing homework. Find a place and time when your child will be completing his/her homework every day and begin practicing the kindergarten skills during that time.  Homework time should not last more than 5-10 minutes.

5) Have your child begin practicing writing the lower case letters.

6) Have your child practice counting to 20.

7) Make sure your child can identify the numbers 0-9.

8) Have your child practice writing the numbers 0-9 correctly.

9) Can your child identify letters, colors, and shapes?

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Summer

As summer approaches, remember you are your child's first teacher. Don't let him/her forget what he/she learned during the school year. Read 30 minutes together every day. Practice math facts every day. Get a workbook for your child to work on every day. Set aside 30 minutes a day for "learning" any way that works for you and your child, even if it means playing an educational game that challenges their current level of education.  Most of all, have fun with your children!

Article - Infant Activities

Do you have an infant and don't know how to "play" with your baby? Read this article for some good tips.

Home Preschool

I am considering changing my preschool classes from twice a week to 5 times a week for $375 per month.  There would be a morning class from 9:00-11:30 and an afternoon class from 12:30-3:00. There would be 4 students in each class.  The classes will need to be completely filled by July 31, 2014 in order for me to be able to do this. If you or anyone you know is interested please contact me at spreadlaughter@yahoo.com.