A CHILD ENTERING KINDERGARTEN WILL PROBABLY:

Prefer a fairly routine schedule

Perform better under consisitent discipline

Like opportunities to show independence

Seek affection and security within the home

Be ndependent in eatind,dressing, and sleeping

PHYSICALLY,MOST KINDERGARTENERS WILL BE:

Extremely active for short periods,seperated by longer periods of calm and quiet

Maturing in large and small muscle control

Susceptible to childhood diseases

Beginning to lose primary teeth and get permanent teeth

Somewhat far sighted as their eyes are not yet matureLacking full development of eye-hand coordination

Learning to snap fingers,whistle and wink

Socially and emotionally,a child in kindergarten will probably:

Have a creative and vivid imagination

Show pride and concern about his possessions

Argue with peers frequently

Like immediate results, not remote goals

Have difficulty remembering and following rules.

Change her mind often

Be very curious

Procrastinate in completing tasks,particularly adult-directed tasks

YOU CAN HELP MEET THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF YOUR CHILD BY ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION IN SELECTED ACTIVITIES. LET YOUR CHILD:

Ask permission to use the possessions of others. Teach him to understand that respect for personal propertyy is a two-way street.

Go shopping with you,make a purchase,pay for the item, and receive the change.

talk on the telephone with friendsand relatives si he gaubs exoeriience in answering the phone and in asking to speak to the person callled.

Know that words like "excuse me" and "thank you" should be used daily as a form of courtesy to others.

Know that he can expect a reasonable anount of personal privacy. Knock on his door before entering and expect him to do the same.

Know that he must wait his turn in group activities but allow him to be first at times

Establish relationships with friends his age. Let him visit his riends and gradually allow him to be away from ome for longer periods of time.

Have opportunities to talk about himself and his activities and know that someone else is listening.

Have responsibilities that fit his age such as picking up toys, putting dirty clothes in hamper and feeding the pets.

Know that he is accepted as he is.

Refrain from openly conparing your child to other children,especially his siblings and realize

that terms such as "dumb","stupid" and"clumsy" should be avoided when addressing your child

Have a reading session every day even if you only have 10 or 15 minutes. Let your child sit close. Be rekaxed and enjoy this time together.

Know that he is loved. The greatest gifts you give your child are time and honest praise