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Kindergarten Readiness Tip 4

Kindergarten Readiness Tip 4
KindergartenReadiness Tip 4

Social/Emotional Tips for Families to Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten Social/Emotional Tips for Families to Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten

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 via Zoom

  • 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

Today we will discuss dressing for success... Today we will discuss dressing for success...

Helpful Resources Helpful Resources

Dress for Success!

Help your child master the art of getting dressed independently, including zippering jackets and buttoning pants. Promoting independence with dressing skills is so important for kids' self esteem and for being able to function independently at school. It helps make your morning routine easier too!

Montessori Tips for Self-Dressing — Montessori in Real Life

Montessori Tips for Self-Dressing — Montessori in Real Life

Most of us with young ones have struggled with getting our kids dressed. Once a child is crawling, the struggle begins and it can either get easier or harder when they insist on “I do it!!” As you can imagine, it’s a lot easier when our children have the skills to match their will. The more toddlers

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Potty Training

Potty Training

Even before your child is ready to try the potty, you can prepare your little one by teaching about the process. Here are some tips.

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Books Books

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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed

By Mo Willems

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I Get Dressed

By David McPhail

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Froggy Gets Dressed

By Jonathan London

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