Kindergarten Readiness Tip 10

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:

• 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

In life, it is inevitable that conflicts will arise. One of the greatest gifts we can give a child is the ability to resolve these challenges peacefully and respectfully. As children grow, it is important that adults take a step back and give them time and space to solve problems, to learn how to share, take turns, collaborate, and compromise. Here are some tips:

• Children's books can play an important role in helping young children gain social skills. While reading a story, pause when the character faces a problem. Talk with your child about how the character might solve the problem.
• Model appropriate problem-solving techniques. Talk through ways you resolve social problems so your child can learn from you.