Even if you have the cool lunchbox, this season's trendiest tees and everything else on the back-to-school list, you aren't really ready until your kiddo feels ready and that can be a hard thing to check off the list. Nervousness is to be expected but we have some tips for you to help your little one keep the butterflies at bay. First, an article on Kindergarten Readiness(http://nwkids.com/Kindergarten_readiness) and then
10 Tips on Getting Tots Ready to Go Back to School (http://nwkids.com/ten-tips-getting-tots-ready-back-school).
Keep the Butterflies at Bay
A Keepsake Keeper to Store Your Child's Artwork
First grade finger-painting masterpieces, third grade A+ spelling test, sixth grade book report. Where to keep these important documents has long been a question of mamas and papas. Here's one idea, Schoolfolio, a storage system for your kid's artwork or other work. With school starting soon, this will give you a head start at staying organized.
Learn more here: http://www.schoolfolio.com.
NW Kids Newsletter: August 28, 2009
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Portland Public Schools Launch Ready, Set, Connect Focused on Transition Grades
Portland Public Schools is launching an effort to help its families prepare for key transition grades. Ready, Set, Connect will focus on students entering kindergarten, sixth grade and ninth grade in PPS next fall. Events are slated at 100 schools and community sites between January and March.
Events include:
School visits. PPS schools are opening their doors to new and current families, with an emphasis will be on transition grades.
Kindergarten Round-Ups » Read more
Preparation & Confidence for Kindergarteners
By Linda Collier
For most kids, summer is a time of pure joy. A time to relax, play and enjoy the well-deserved sunshine. However, new kindergarteners just transitioning into it may feel a little anxious this month as they settle into their new school and start adjusting to their new fall routines. » Read more
Back to School Books
If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period by Gennifer Choldenko
Filled with astute, funny observations of human nature and the rewards of friendship, this middle grade novel is an inspiring and engaging read.
Do the Math: Secrets, Lies, and Algebra
by Wendy Lichtman
Not your typical young adult novel, Do the Math uses algebraic formulas to investigate both a murder mystery and the mysteries of teenage love.
The Homework Machine
by Dan Gutman
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Ten Tips for Getting Tots Ready for Back to School
1. Tuck ‘Em in Early. Kindergarteners may nap at school, but in grades beyond that, there's rarely a rest. Gradually get them accustomed to an earlier bedtime schedule.
2. Reintroduce Structure. In preparation for school, add structure to our child's schedule toward the end of summer vacation. » Read more
