This version of the program can be used in parent education with families of children 4 to 6 years of age. Key program building blocks are: Building school readiness skills for children, Parent education, and Parent involvement with children's learning and school.
Sessions include: what to expect (kindergarten skills), parenting styles, brain development, raising a reader, defining discipline: nurturance and prevention, defining discipline: guidance and consequences, responsible and independent, the importance of good-quality sleep, learning styles, temperament, early math, social and emotional development, screen time vs. real life, feeding healthy habits, safety always, parents’ role in school success. This program is most effective when used the year prior to kindergarten entry.
The parent and child activity time handbook is used by the Early Childhood Teacher. It contains lesson plans for circle time and five learning center lessons per week for parent/child classroom time. The curriculum also includes table tents for center time activities, session support materials, PowerPoints, parent handouts, family activities, and parent tip cards. For additional information, contact Krista Olson at 701-231-8652.
