Getting Ready for Preschool

This list contains a variety of resources associated with getting a child ready for preschool.
Web Resources
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11 Ways to Help Children Say Goodbye
Source: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
This article provides tips on how to support young children’s transition into the classroom.
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13 Tips for Starting Preschool
Source: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
This article provides tips to help with the transition to preschool. Tips to support both parents an children are provided.
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Easing Into Preschool
(also in Spanish)Source: Colorin Colorado
This article provides parent tips to help a child get a good start in preschool.
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Helping Your Child Adjust to Preschool
(also in Spanish)Source: KidsHealth
This article advises parents to make a careful decision in choosing a preschool for their child and familiarize the child with the setting ahead of time to minimize problems.
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How to Know if your Child is Ready for Preschool
Source: Understood
There isn’t a checklist of must-have skills kids need to start preschool because young children develop at very different rates. But there are some areas you can look at to see if your child is ready for group learning.
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Talking to Your Child’s Preschool Teacher
(also in Spanish)Source: KidsHealth
This article offers helpful suggestions for parents who are communicating with their child’s teacher.
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Tools for Parents: What to Look for in a Preschool Program
Source: EdSource
This article provides information on what a parent should look for when it comes to selecting a school for their child.
About this resource
Setting(s) for which the article is intended:- Home
- Family Child Care
- Child Care Center
Intended audience(s):
- Parents / Family
- Teachers / Service providers
Age Levels (the age of the children to whom the article applies):