K Kindle excitement about school and kindergarten.

I Intiate your kindergartener to talk and share about our learning adventures.

N Nurture your child's literacy development. Talk, listen to, read and write with your kindergartener.

D Discuss safety with you child. Teach your child safety rules-inside and outside our classroom.

E Explore your community together. Talk about the world we live in.

R Review helpful behavior expected in school-talk about why it is so important (so that we can be safe and learn as much as possible).

G Get involved at Gattis! Join our Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and/or volunteer-your help is always appreciated!!

A Answer your child's questions-they are trying to make sense of our world.

R Read to your child EVERY DAY!   This is the best way to support you child's literacy development and learning.

T Turn everyday into a learning experience-let your child help with everyday tasks.

E Encourage your child to eat well. bathe daily. brush teeth 2 times a day and get enough sleep.
Kindergarten children need 10-11 hours of sleep each night.

N Notice all the new things that your child is learning. Reinforce their progress with encouragement!