Training parents about all things preschool and kids aged 18 months–5 years
The first thing a teacher does at the beginning of the year is evaluate your child. Because I ran a preschool for many years, I know what Kindergarten teachers are looking for in your child. If your child has attended preschool before entering Kindergarten that’s a big plus, but don’t worry if they haven’t. It’s important…
Summer. Can’t wait for it to get here—can’t wait for it to be over. The new school year is just around the corner and now is time to pull in the reins and get ready for school and it starts with your child’s school sleeping schedule. That lazy crazy summer sleeping schedule has got to…
Books and videos are a fabulous way to introduce and prepare your child to the world of preschool. There are many books on the market about a child’s first day at school, but videos are fewer. Entering a new environment filled with unfamiliar faces can send any kid into a come-apart episodes. Books and videos can…
Choosing the right preschool for your child is an extremely important decision. Based on my professional experience as an early childhood educator it is as important as choosing the right college. You may be familiar with the saying, “All I ever needed to know I learned in Kindergarten”. I believe you learn it in preschool….
The insane heat that we all know as summer is finally starting to dwindle which means it’s time for the crazy ritual that is back to school shopping. The number one item on every list should be to pickup a perfect preschool backpack and lunchbox. These get used everyday. But which one do you need to get…
We can hardly contain ourselves! Training Wheels Needed has launched our video series, beginning with Butterflies in my Tummy: Charlie’s First Day of School. Butterflies in my Tummy is the idea that started it all. We wanted to give preschoolers and their parents a fun way to learn about those butterflies we all get when…
We’re big believers in preschool programs around here, with all the education and enrichment opportunities they offer. Some schools even send home assessments of each child so the parents can get the full picture on how their children are doing with developmental milestones like fine-motor skills, language, social interactions, and spelling their own names. Maybe…
We have all talked about the interview process for preschool. I can’t tell you how many times parents sat across from my desk and uttered these words, “My child is really smart. I know you hear that a lot, but my child is really, really smart.” Well, some of the children were, and some fell…
In the rush to get out the door on an extra busy morning, stopping to take an Instagram-worthy photo of your (hopefully) still stain-free progeny might seem like a waste of time. But these moments and milestones are fleeting, and snapping even a simple commemorative pic on the first day of school can give you…
Excerpted from our book All About Preschool: How to Choose the Perfect School and Prepare Your Child for Success. Parents typically start looking at preschools nine months before their child will begin attending. Make appointments to visit several different schools. You should prepare to ask a lot of questions, but be aware of the way…
