The School Readiness Series Booklets

Experts agree that the best thing we can do for our children is to give them the gift of loving learning as early as possible. But, some parents just don’t know what to do, or don’t know what the school needs them to do. To address this critical need and to help you give students and their parents the best preparations possible for school, you need the School Readiness Series Booklets from The Parent Institute. Experts believe much of a child’s intellectual development occurs before the age of four. The School Readiness Booklets are your answer to giving the children in your school/district the best possible chance to be successful in school…and life. Plus, the booklets will help parents get into the parent involvement habit early—insuring this critical part of a child’s school career will be present from preschool through high school and beyond. Our schools and nation will reap the benefits. Order your copies today!

Getting Ready for Reading

School leaders, researchers and child development experts agree that the most important thing parents can do to help their children succeed in school is to read to them from the day they are born, help them become comfortable with books, magazines and newspapers, and spark a fascination with the written word. This booklet details simple no-cost and low-cost activities that even busy parents can do with their preschool children starting today. The booklet does not suggest that parents teach preschool children to read. Rather, it spells out specific suggestions on how parents can help their children get ready for reading. Stock # 351A (Spanish 451A)

Developing Social Skills

Research says the best predictor of a child’s ability to be a productive member of society as an adult is how well the child gets along with other children. Because children’s social development begins long before they ever start school, it’s important for parents to know how to help their preschool children develop good social skills. This booklet provides specific suggestions for things parents can do at home on skills such as: taking turns, sharing, following rules, cooperating with others, listening to a story in a group, following oral directions, attending to and finishing a task, being independent, solving problems, making compromises, working out conflicts and more! Stock # 352A (Spanish 452A)

Building Motor Skills

Research now tells us that motor skills—like running, jumping and throwing, as well as fine motor skills like drawing, writing, cutting, pasting and tying shoe laces—are more important than we ever thought. In fact, motor skills are the foundation for much of a child’s early learning. For instance, there is a relationship between gross motor skills and learning to read. And, fine motor skills are needed before a child can learn to write. This booklet suggests simple, fun activities parents can use to help their preschool children develop and practice the basic motor skills they will need to be successful in school. Stock #353A (Spanish 453A)

Building Discipline and Responsibility

Discipline and responsibility are two of the most important skills a child needs to become successful in school and life. Yet, in surveys year after year, "discipline" and "getting students to accept responsibility" are listed as the biggest problems schools face. This booklet is full of practical advice parents can use today to instill good discipline habits in their preschool child and also help them accept responsibility. Advice based on a study of over 20,000 school leaders and other research is included such as: the importance of being "firm, fair and consistent," ways to establish rules and expectations, using natural consequences, treating children with respect, showing children you love them and more. Stock #354A (Spanish 454A)

Learning About Language

A child’s most important language development takes place at home during the preschool years. Because language is the basis for practically all learning in school, this booklet details things parents can do to help preschool children build a love for and proficiency in language. Suggested activities include reading and telling stories to children, having children tell parents stories, talking and listening to children, having books for children to look at and "read" to themselves, creating a reading environment full of reading materials, controlling television viewing and more. Stock #355A (Spanish 455A)

Getting Ready for Math

Parents can help children develop an understanding of and love for math before they ever start school. The earlier children are introduced to basic math ideas the better prepared they will be for more formal instruction in school. This booklet suggests simple ways, using ordinary household items, parents can help children discover the key ideas behind math—such as shape, size, counting, "less" and "more," measurement, time, matching, adding, subtracting, classifying, comparing and more. Stock #356A (Spanish #456A)

English: Stock #356A

Spanish: Stock #456A

 

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