Starting school can be a little scary for children. However, reading books about kindergarten can help them get excited about starting school and ease their fears of the unknown. The Urban Child Institute has put together this list of books that not only explain what to expect in kindergarten, but also introduce the skills that children need to succeed.
Is your child ready for kindergarten? One of the ways you can help children prepare for kindergarten is simply to read books to them about kindergarten. Reading these kinds of books is a good way to help them get excited about learning and ease their fears of the unknown.
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