The Parent’s Guide to Public School

Singing & Spying the Alphabet: Teaching Letters Before Kindergarten

Your child will do much better in American public schools if they already know the alphabet before they go to kindergarten. In this episode I discuss ways to teach your young children their letters so that they will be ready to learn to read when they go to school.

Bedtime & Books: The benefits of reading to your child before bed.

Sharing bedtime stories with your kid can help develop background knowledge. It has both psychological and academic benefits. Learn how to make bedtime stories easier and more enjoyable for you and your little one.

Vending Machines and Venting: Step four of learning numbers and a surprise.

Which things should you teach your child before kindergarten and which things should you leave for the school to work on? Learn about writing numbers, fine motor skills, and number sense.

Calendars & Card Games: Learning Numbers Step 3

Now that your child knows how to say numbers in order and understands what they mean, it is time to teach them to read the numbers that they see around them. In this episode, learn about habits and games that will help your kid be a step ahead of the game when they go to kindergarten.

Candy & Collections: Learning numbers step 2.

When your child can say their numbers, it is time to move on to helping them understand how to count objects. I will show you how to fit this into your daily life so you can teach without spending too much time. You will also learn about a fun game called Catch My Mistake.

Handwashing & Hide and Seek: Learning Numbers Step 1

Learning numbers and counting is hard work. It is actually several skills put together. Learn some easy and fun ways to make sure your child masters their numbers.

Backgrounds and Word Sounds: Rhyming prepares your child to learn to read.

Learn how rhyming with your child can help them learn a reading skill called phonemic awareness. It's fun.