9 Ways to Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten

Kindergarten comes with big changes for children. It may be their first time in a structured school setting, or in a room with many children.

Each child responds differently. Some get excited about new experiences, while others feel nervous about these upcoming changes. Furthermore, children may react differently once they enter the classroom.

Kids also come to kindergarten at different readiness levels. Some have skills like knowing the alphabet and counting to ten. Others have not yet acquired these skills.

Here are nine ways to help kids make this transition.