Getting Ready for Preschool
This list contains a variety of resources associated with getting a child ready for preschool.
IEL Resources
- Tip Sheets:
Web Resources
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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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Helping Your Preschool Child
(also in Spanish)Source: U.S. Department of Education
This online booklet includes suggested learning activities for children from birth through age five.
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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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Preschool Prep: How to Prepare Your Toddler for Preschool
Source: Zero to Three
In this resource, parents can find information on ways to get ready, respond to a child’s worries, and say goodbye that first day.
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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:- Child Care Center
- Family Child Care
- Home
Intended audience(s):
- Parents / Family
- Teachers / Service providers
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