My older kids have been back to school for quite some time now. Johnny is starting after Labor Day. We have been preparing him for his big day for a few months now. I received some great tips from Super WHY and thought I would share those with you. Who better than the super kids of Super WHY to give us tips on getting the kids ready for school and help in encouraging our kids to be early readers?!?
- Visit the library or bookstore: Find books that start a dialogue about school to help get young children feeling comfortable and confident about new experience. Read the books together and identify key words.
- Practice going to school: Point out places that are familiar to your child on the way to school and encourage them to read or find letters on the signs as you pass – even their school sign!
- Tool up: While shopping for school supplies, read the list out loud and have kids spell out words like: pencil or paper.
- Create a cozy study space with your child: Before the school year even starts, set up an area together that is comfortable and quiet. This can also be a place to spend quality time reading.
Be sure to check out the new Super WHY DVD, Attack of the Eraser: A Comic Book Adventure and visit Super WHY for educational and fun online content, activities, games and more.
Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this blog post. I just love Super WHY and wanted to share the information I received.
