Author: Kari @ Fun Early Learning

If you’re anything like me, I bet you look at children running, jumping, and playing and wish you had as much ENERGY as they do! Children LOVE to play and explore how their bodies move. From balancing on one foot, to spinning in circles, they are always coming up with new things they can do. These are all part of physical & health skills.

This physical exploration is wonderful because it helps children build their gross motor muscles, balance, coordination, and muscle control. These are just a few of the physical & health skills that children need before kindergarten. We’ll walk you through the other skills your child/student needs to know, how to assess where they’re at, and what you can do to help build their skills before they start kindergarten.

Continue reading Does Your Child Have the Physical & Health Skills They Need for Kindergarten? (Part 2.7)

Did you know that learning math in early childhood is just as important as learning literacy skills? Understanding basic math, number, and shape concepts early on sets the foundation for learning more advanced concepts later. Does your child know the top 2 Math Standards necessary to be successful in kindergarten? We’ll walk you through what they are and how to teach them to your child!

Continue reading Top 2 Math Standards Every Child Needs to Know Before Kindergarten (Part 2.6)

Preschooler’s use of language to speak and listen, as well as their understanding of reading and writing, is critical to their academic success in early elementary. We’ve already talked about reading and writing standards that children need to know before kindergarten. Pre-K Speaking & Listening Standards (oral communication) go hand in hand with those.

Continue reading The Top 4 Pre-K Speaking & Listening Standards Your Child Needs Before Kindergarten (Part 2.5)

Did you know that children are expected to know BASIC writing skills before starting kindergarten? This is because writing promotes children’s literacy development, which helps them to learn to read, write, and communicate effectively. The earlier children develop these skills, the stronger their literacy foundation. Is your child ready?

Writing with children is something to get excited about! Children LOVE to write and draw. They get to use tools like crayons, markers, paint daubers, and paint. You know, things that can get MESSY! What’s not to love?

Continue reading 2 Ways to Know if Your Child’s Writing Skills are Ready for Kindergarten (Part 2.4)

Children who understand and apply the top 3 Pre-K Reading Standards are prepared to succeed in kindergarten. We’ll walk you through how to assess if your child is ready and how to develop those skills. AND you can make it FUN! Get ready!

Literacy is the foundation for creating well-educated, successful people. Therefore it is crucial to develop a child’s literacy skills early on to help ensure that they are ready to learn upon entering kindergarten.

Continue reading Top 3 Pre-K Reading Standards Every Child Needs to Know in Preschool (Part 2.3)