Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten 🎒

Social/Emotional Tips for Families to

Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten

Welcome aboard!

Each week you will receive tips and resources to help your child prepare for this amazing journey! The North Penn School District is still currently planning what school will look like in the fall. Further information will be provided to families as we move into the summer. We are honored to partner with you and your child as they begin this school adventure at North Penn!

Today, we will discuss learning self control...

Learning Self Control

Life requires children to understand emotions, and control their emotions to some level. This means they can identify when they’re angry (for example) and express that in healthy ways that don’t impact others. At home, you can support this emotional development by:

Allowing your child to express his/her emotions. Help them name the feeling, and then support them in finding appropriate ways to show the feeling.
Look carefully at pictures while reading stories and talk about how the character(s) might be feeling.
Modeling emotional regulation. Talk with your child about the emotions you feel and model healthy ways to manage those emotions (for example, taking deep breaths when upset).

Self-Control: 50+Ways to Help Preschoolers Practice Self-Control

Self-control is not a skill most preschool children have mastered. However, many Kindergarten teachers believe that it is a strong indicator of school readiness. After all, kids need self-control to be able to sit still, pay attention, follow directions, and control their impulses.