School is Fast Approaching - Are You Ready?

School is just around the corner, is your child ready? There are a few things that you can do to help your child gear up for the coming year.

• Read! - Have your child read. It can be from a magazine, book, or parent-approved website. It does not matter what the content, just read. If your child cannot read on his/her own, read to him/her!
• Math - Review some of the concepts that were learned last year. Take a trip to the store and have your child help you estimate what the cost of your trip will be, have them add simple things, or have them count out the change necessary. This does not have to be long or tedious, make it a game!
• Routine - Start getting your child into a school mode before the first day of school. Start bedtime routines and wake-up routines so the first week isn't such a big shock to your child!

These are just a few small tips to help your child prepare for the school year. Get exicted and get your child excited! Learning should be fun, not tedious and boring. Enjoy your last few weeks of summer vacation and have a great school year!