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Show r- t ? - - , -- ' - Hrf ' ' t rr f f - " f - ,'!( 'Y r t r Page 1C North Edition Lakeside Review Wednesday, August 10, 1983 Qimpy Gel Child Ready for Kindergarten By SHARON his parents will feel better, too. STEELE Review Correspondent First day at school: Sometimes the mother cries; sometimes the sobs; occasionally both are on the verge of tears, as the kindergarten door swings open, and the child takes his first steps into the world of formal education. But the path between home learning and schoolwork need not be through a corridor. There are many preparations a parent can make to tear-stain- ed ease the kindergarten-age- d youngsters adjustment to a new role as an independent person in, a group situation. Not only will the prepared child be more relaxed about entering school, but In the Davis County School District publication, Off to Kindergarten, parents are encouraged to praise and help their offspring to develop muscular skills and coordination at home, while offering them ample opportunity to socialize. What the schools can do with a child depends largely upon what the parents have done with him at home. Still, before implementingany of the school district guidelines for preparing children for kindergarten, parents are urged to observe a word of caution: True learning cannot be pre-scho- ol Be careful not to push or force tion by adults other than your-.sel- f. the child. Kindergarten Readiness Activi- ties: Talk to your child about school as a happy place and the teacher as his friend. 2. Enjoy books with your child. 3. Provide many interesting experiences such as visits to a farm, library, airport, fire station, etc. 4. Provide opportunities for your child to play with other children. 5. Occasionally leave your child with other adults. 6. Give him simple responsibilities and see that he carries them out. 7. Teach him to accept correc 1. 8. Encoprage himm to observe closely and listen carefully.. 9. Provide him with simple Inside comfortable clothing that he can 'remove, put on, and fasten with ease. 10. Mark all his clothes, shoes, and boots, with his name. 1. Walk with him to and from school several times, so he knows the the safest route. 12. Get his physical examination and immunizations. 13. Teach him his full name, address, and phone number 14. Listen to your child when he has something to say so that he can learn to express himself in a clear way. Discipline, a matter of self esteem. 1 Study habits. Prepare now for a better education. 1 H Ii V |