“I truly believe that kindergarten readiness is not just about being academically ready,” said Kathy McIntosh, former elementary school teacher and founder of Capital Learners, a private tutoring service in Washington, D.C. Kindergarten teachers recommend starting at home, ideally making changes over the course of a year to mentally and physically prepare a child for this transition.
To set a child up for success, educators suggest parents take some simple steps to turn the first day of school into an exciting, positive experience. About 3.79 million American children will start kindergarten this fall, and it can be an emotional, nerve-wracking time for both parent and child. Sending a child to school for the first time is a bittersweet moment.
