Getting Ready for the Big School

Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten

Keiki Steps to Kindergarten (KSTK) is a great way to introduce your child to kindergarten during the summer before the beginning of the new school year. Your child will become acquainted with his/her school and be able to locate the:

• Office
• Health room
• Library
• Playground
• Cafeteria
• Bus pick up
• Bathroom

In addition your child will learn school and classroom routines and have made some new friends. Parents can help support their child:

• By talking “story” about his/her experiences at KSTK, especially if the child has any questions or feelings about school.
• Continue to read to the child everyday
• Letting the child know how happy and excited that you are about all the new and exciting things s/he will be learning.
• Preparing for school by letting the child take part in getting supplies ready for school.
• Continuing to share special times with family and friends.
• Acknowledging when the child does a good job, follows directions, shares with others and takes turns.
• Attending parent activities at KSTK and making a commitment to attend parent activities through the school year.

Remember...At Keiki Steps to Kindergarten, we want your child to experience a positive entrance to school and increase the chances for a successful school experience.