The list is long and not all the tips are geared for you, the mommy or daddy. That is why I have taken one of the gems out for you.
Many of my parents ask about school readiness. I assure them that school especially, preschool is developmental. The social and cooperative skills that are mastered in preschool are much more beneficial to a child than if they know the alphabet or can count to a hundred. So if preschool is a consideration, take Clark's advice. You do not need to talk about preschool too far ahead of time. By the time school starts your child will feel like this is a monumental event in their life. This is overwhelming for a little person.
Instead, start talking about preschool in a casual upbeat manner about two to three weeks before class starts. For instance, if you drive by a playground, tell your little one that there will be a jungle gym like that one at his or her school. Drive by the school and let them see it with no children present so they don't feel that they will be lost in the crowd on the first day. Go visit the teacher! Your child will feel more comfortable if he or she knows what to expect.
Preparing your child is good but there is no need to treat school like the only thing in their young life. Balance needs to be stressed at a young age so that stress is not imbalanced when their older.
