Kindergarten Readiness Tip 2

Welcome aboard! Each week you will receive tips to help your child prepare for this amazing journey. We are honored to partner with you and your child as they begin this school adventure at North Penn!

Check out our Little Knights Storytime Padlet filled with books read aloud by NPSD staff members.

Please Save the Dates for the following exciting opportunities to help with the journey into kindergarten:

• July 23rd @ 9:30 am: Kindergarten Information Session held virtually for ALL families of incoming kindergarten students

• August 4th, 6th, 11th & 13th: K Day

• Enjoy a ride on the school bus with your child

• Meet at Walton Farm Elementary (2 sessions each date)

• 8:30 am & 10:00 am

• Kindergarten Orientation:

• Monday, August 31st @ an assigned time

• Families will be given additional information in an invitation from the school

Strong Start to Kindergarten: September 1st - September 9th

Unfortunately, learning to tie shoelaces doesn't come easily for all kids. Children develop the fine motor control to manipulate the laces anywhere between four and six years old. Velcro shoes can be a great option if your child isn't ready for tying yet. But keep at it! Here are some of our favorite shoe tying methods and tips... videos included!

"Bunny ears, bunny ears, playing by a tree. Criss-crossed the tree, trying to catch me."