Take Your Child to School for the First Time

Taking your child into kindergarten or preschool is a big step, and may cause some tension. This guide will help you know what to expect when you take your child to school for the first time.

Steps

 * 1) Talk to your child about kindergarten or preschool. Help them understand you are not sending them away. Talk to them about behavior and teach your child about early basics.
 * 2)  Find out what their first day of school will entail (i.e. first we put up our backpacks, then we have breakfast, then we have reading time, etc.) so that you can tell them what to expect when they get to school.
 * 3) Make school-supplies shopping fun, but don't break your budget. Buy pencils with their favourite cartoon character on it.
 * 4) Ask them about any questions about they have about school the night before.
 * 5) Drive or walk them to school. When school is over, wait for them outside.
 * 6) Communicate with your child's teacher. Make this a regular thing.  This can make a huge difference in your child's success at school.  Find out what you can do to help your child and the teacher.
 * 7) Ask your child every day what he or she did at school. Let your child know that school is important.

Tips

 * When selecting a knapsack for your child, make sure it fits them and is not too big. If, after adjusting the straps as tight as is reasonable, it is still too big, get something different. However, keep in mind that some bags will last years, even if they are a bit big at first. Use common sense.
 * Help your child with homework, and read the newsletters thoroughly.
 * Go to the library with your child every 2-3 weeks. Start with wordless picture books
 * Set an example by letting your child catch you reading at home, or invite them to a "Reading Time"od School|How to Get Your Child Into a Good School]]
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