Help Your Child Succeed in Preschool and Kindergarten
Build the Habit of Good Attendance
Showing up on time every day is important to your child’s success and learning from preschool forward.
Missing 10% of school (1 or 2 days every few weeks) can make it harder to:
- Gain early reading and math skills.
- Build relationships.
- Develop good attendance habits.
High quality preschool and kindergarten has many benefits!
- The routines your child develops will continue throughout school.
- Make the most of early grades by encouraging your child to attend every day.
Work with your child and his/her teacher to develop your child’s
strong attendance.
Talk about it – sing about it – make it an adventure!
- Set a regular bedtime and morning routine.
- Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
- Share ideas with other parents for getting to school on time.
Before the school year starts
- Find out what day school starts and begin a countdown!
- Keep your child healthy and make sure your child has the required shots.
- Attend orientation with your child to meet teachers and classmates and
find out about health and safety procedures.
Ready, Set, GO!
- If you are concerned your child may have Covid-19, call your school for
advice. Ask for resources to continue learning at home if needed.
- Ask family members or neighbors for assistance if you need help.
- Try to schedule non-urgent medical appointments and extended trips
when school is not in session.
- If your child seems anxious about preschool or kindergarten, talk to the
program director, teacher, your doctor or other parents for advice.