How Do I
Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten:
6 Early Learning Skills
6 Early Learning Skills
Vocabulary
Knowing the names of things.
An early learning skill your child needs for school success.
- As you read a story discuss any words that may be unfamiliar to your child. Knowing what the words mean will enhance their understanding of the story.
- Read informational books to your child. Talk about how things work, grow and change.
- Speak to your child in the language that is most comfortable to you.
- Learning words begins at birth and continues through life.
Books to Help
- Ehlert, Lois: Growing Vegetable Soup
- Hudson, Cheryl Willis: My Friend Maya Loves to Dance
- O'Connor, Jane: Fancy Nancy's Favorite Fancy Words
- Sturges, Philemon: I Love Bugs!
- Spanyol, Jessica: Carlo Likes Reading
