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Create a fun scavenger hunt where children search for and identify common school supplies like crayons, scissors, glue sticks, and pencils. This helps familiarize them with materials they'll use daily in kindergarten while building vocabulary and following directions. This one if from the Resourceful Momma at https://www.theresourcefulmama.com/school-supplies-scavenger-hunt/

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Set up name-writing stations with different materials: sand trays, finger paints, chalk boards, and paper. Children practice writing their first name using various textures and tools, building fine motor skills and name recognition essential for kindergarten.

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Transform your space into a pretend kindergarten classroom. Children take turns being the teacher and students, practicing raising hands, sitting criss-cross, lining up, and following classroom routines. This builds confidence and familiarity with school expectations.

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Provide child-sized backpacks and various school items. Children practice packing their backpack with lunch box, water bottle, folder, and supplies. Time them gently and celebrate their independence in preparing for school each day.

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Create a hopscotch grid using letters instead of numbers. Children hop on letters while saying the letter name and sound. This combines physical activity with phonics practice, making learning multi-sensory and engaging.

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Hide number cards around the room and have children find them in sequential order (1-10 or 1-20). Once found, they perform that many jumping jacks, claps, or other movements. This reinforces number recognition and counting skills.

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Use chairs to create a pretend school bus. Children practice bus safety rules like staying seated, using quiet voices, and listening to the driver. Role-play different scenarios to build confidence about bus transportation.

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Set up a lunch station where children practice opening different containers, using utensils, opening milk cartons, and cleaning up after themselves. This builds the self-help skills needed for successful lunchtime at school.

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Read books about starting kindergarten together, such as 'The Kissing Hand' or 'First Day Jitters.' Discuss feelings about school, ask questions, and share excitement. This helps process emotions and builds positive associations with school.

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Give children 2-3 step directions to follow, like 'Touch your nose, hop twice, then sit down.' Gradually increase complexity. This builds listening skills and the ability to follow classroom instructions that kindergarten teachers give.

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Practice introducing themselves, sharing toys, taking turns, and using kind words. Role-play common social situations like asking to join a game or handling conflicts. These skills are crucial for making friends in kindergarten.

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Set up cutting practice with child-safe scissors, various papers, and simple cutting lines. Children practice cutting straight lines, curves, and shapes while creating art projects. This develops fine motor control needed for kindergarten art and activities.

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Starting preschool or kindergarten is a transition full of big and small changes

for young children. With your help, this transition can be a positive experience

that gives your child (and you!) a sense of self-confidence and accomplishment.

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Your child may have just started preschool, but soon it will be time to get ready for kindergarten! Use this guide to prepare for the transition to kindergarten. 