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Early Childhood Education | Philosophy | Program | Assessment Policy | Ready? | | Admissions Policy | Handbook | Raising a reader | Ready or not? Preparing young children for the classroom   Just when you've settled into the routine of the school year, it's time to think ahead to next year. With preschool and kindergarten now taking applications for next fall, you may find yourself asking: Will my child be ready? Will my child measure up?   There is no one quality or skill that children need to do well in school- a combination of factors contributes to school success. These include physical well being, social and emotional maturity, language skills, an ability to solve problems and think creatively, and general knowledge about the world. School success also depends upon the "match" between children's skills and knowledge and the schools expectations. More children succeed when these expectations reflect knowledge of child development and early learning. American Academy for Girls has built a program in which all children can succeed to their full potential.   Here are some suggestions of how you can help promote a successful learning experience for your child. Parents can: Promote good health and physical well being. Children obviously need nutritious food, enough sleep, safe places to play, and regular medical care. In addition to medical and dental checkups, and immunizations, young children need opportunities to exercise and develop physical coordination. Throwing balls, running, jumping, climbing, dancing to music--all of these activities will enhance coordination and help children learn important concepts such as up, down, inside, outside, over, and under. Support your child's social and emotional development. Children who are kind, helpful, patient, and loving generally do better in school, and feeling good about oneself is an important aspect of developing desirable social skill. Tell your child how glad you are to be their parents. Set a good example for you child by showing what it means to get along with others and to be respectful. Give children chances to learn about sharing and caring, for example letting them feed hungry birds, or helping them make cookies to share with family and friends. Build your child's language and general knowledge. There are many things you can do to help your child learn to communicate, and develop an understanding of the world. Don't underestimate the value of play! Play allows children to explore, be creative, and develop social skills. It also paves the way for academic learning. For example, children learn key concepts important in geometry while stacking blocks, and playing with others helps with negotiation skills. Next: Admissions Policy     Last Updated: Jan.20.01 Site Design by: alyshia.com © Copyright 2001 AAG, All Rights Reserved Best Viewed with Internet Explorer 4+