What Your Child's Kindergarten Teacher Wants You to Know Before School Starts

While the concepts taught in kindergarten may seem basic to you, they're actually more complex and academically focused than they used to be. Help out your child by making sure they get as much support as possible from you. Some things you can do:

• Help with homework and make sure they really "get it" (but don't do it for them).
• Read to your child as much as possible, rather than just once before bed.
• Point out letters and numbers wherever you see them.
• Encourage writing and drawing.
• Ask open-ended questions, and encourage them to be curious.
• Stay on top of what they're doing in school and things they like/don't like about their days.
• Volunteer in the classroom.