Tips for the First Day of School
by By Leigh Felesky

Tips to get ready for kindergarten and grade one
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You’ve changed her diapers, tolerated her terrible twos and taught her to get dressed by herself. Now, it’s time for another milestone – the first day of school. Nervous? Excited? Don’t know what to expect? Welcome to kindergarten and first grade, Mom. Here are eight tips to get you and your little one ready for her first day.

The name game

Teaching your child to write their name makes for excellent kindergarten preparation, according to Countdown to Kindergarten of Boston (http://www.countdowntokindergarten.org/) . Small letters are used most commonly, but it doesn’t hurt to teach her both upper and lower case. And once she can write her first name, have fun with it. Move onto her last name and then her brother’s name or the dog’s name – any practice is good. When you’re done with names, teach your child to write her address and telephone number.

Encourage independence

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