Preparing Toddlers for School
What to do to prepare your 2-5 year old for school
Preparing your child for academics
Read to your child and limit the amount of television
+expose your child to books at an early age by reading to your child every night.
+teach them rhyming games and the alphabet
+ allow children to experience exploratory play
+ provide sensory motor toys
Helping your child develop emotionally and socially
Developing social skills
+ interact with your child in a positive way so they can develop positive relationships with others
+ allow your child to play social games and activities to develop social skills
+ teach your child how to behave with other children
Providing proper nutrition
Nutrition and brain development
+ limit fast food and soft drinks
+ provide water for hydration and proper brain development
+ include leafy green vegetables, lean meats, fish, and fresh fruits provides the proper vitamins and minerals important for brain development
+ a good diet can provide can have a lasting effect throughout your child's life