As the parent of an incoming kindergartner, there are several things you can do now to help prepare your child and yourself for this new and exciting experience. Talk positively about school with your child. If TV viewing time needs to be limited, start now . If you wait to start this on the first day of school, your kindergartner may resent school.
Less television leaves more time for books, conversation and play.
If you decrease the amount of TV time and increase the amount of conversation time with your child, your kindergartner will be better prepared for school. A child's social, vocabulary, writing, listening, and comprehension skills grow and improve through active engagement in good conversation. Establish a bedtime and a wake-up time. Establishing this routine before school starts will be easier on everyone. Make sure your child gets sufficient rest.