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Which Private School is Right for Your Child?

If you’re thinking about private school for your child there are many factors to consider. Private schools can be extremely different and it’s important to evaluate each school before making such an important (and expensive) decision.

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Kindergarten Readiness Checklist

The transition from play based preschool to structured, academic Kindergarten can be challenging for many children. They no longer have hours of free play and endless choices throughout the day. Students have to follow a routine in a new environment, be part of and cooperate within a larger group, listen and follow directions, and make new friends, all while learning how to read, write, and count to 100!

I created this comprehensive checklist from my experience teaching in the Kindergarten classroom. I hope you find this resource helpful in evaluating your child’s readiness!

For a professionally administered evaluation or a free consultation, contact me! Available by phone, zoom, or in person: Liz@myprimaryprep.com

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How resilient is your child?

Do they struggle when faced with a challenge?

Do they shut down when things get too hard?

Are they a perfectionist?

Can they tolerate feelings of frustration?

This can have a negative impact on their learning and performance in the classroom. It is something we see frequently at school, even in preschool and Kindergarten.

BUT, there are things you can do to help your child!

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Let’s talk screen time.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no more than one hour of screen time per day for children over 2 years old. This may be challenging when you have things to do around the house and it’s so easy to put your child in front of the screen to occupy them. But keep in mind that it could be creating more problems in the long run. 

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