On Friday I spoke to a wonderful group of parents about Kindergarten Readiness. I started off by asking parents if they were excited - AND if they were a little nervous about their child starting Kindergarten. It is perfectly normal to be both!
I want children to feel ready so they can take advantage of all the wonderful aspects of Kindergarten. Here are some resources I highlighted from my talk:
Apps to Explore
- A great website that reviews apps, games and programs: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
- Storytelling with a Felt Board app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/felt-board/id492342753?mt=8
- Letter and Number Formation with Handwriting Without Tears app: http://wetdrytry.com/
Media tips for parents from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Recommended new (and fun) reading from our Lower School Librarian
- Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast by Josh Funk
- Please Mr. Panda by Steve Antony
- Goodnight Already by Jory John and Benji Davies
- Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena
- Waiting by Kevin Henkes
Helpful Articles
- Bedtime Stories for Young Brains (NYT, August 2015): http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/08/17/bedtime-stories-for-young-brains/
- 1000 Books Before Kindergarten (many public libraries--Arlington & Alexandria--are involved in this initiative): http://1000booksbeforekindergarten.org/
Sincerely,
Katherine
Originally from Grosse Pointe, Michigan, where she attended an independent school from preK-12th grade, Katherine Carbo earned a bachelor’s degree in business and a law degree before returning right back to the independent school world. With experience at four different schools from coast to coast, she writes insights and observations from the front line of independent school admissions. Mrs. Carbo is the Director of Lower School Admission & Financial Aid at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School in Alexandria, Virginia. She may be reached at kcarbo@sssas.org.
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