When children get frustrated, it helps to remind them that success takes time. You'll get it. Just about everything takes practice. Talk with your child about their day at school. This is an important time to share ideas and express your enthusiasm and interest in what your child is doing during the day.
Children learn by doing and watching others.
Be a role model for your child. Let them see you reading, writing and using math in your everyday routine. Share with your child the importance of using these skills in Kindergarten and everyday life. Parent's Corner A hands-on approach to mathematics helps your child on a concrete level. Let them count, sort, pattern, add and subtract things around the house such as buttons, pennies, cereal, candy, assorted size paper clips, crayons, etc.