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Follow a Schedule
Countdown to KindergartenWhy it’s important: Kindergarten days follow a structured schedule. Understanding routines helps children feel secure and prepared. How to do it: Create a simple daily schedule with pictures or words. Review it together and refer to it throughout the day. What to look for: Understands sequence of activities Transitions more easily Refers to schedule with […]
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Complete a Task
Countdown to KindergartenWhy it’s important: Finishing tasks is important for learning and building responsibility. How to do it: Give your child a simple task and encourage them to complete it before starting something new. What to look for: Stays with task until finished Shows persistence Feels proud of completion
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Finding Our Calm
Beyond Blue Neighborhood Center Boone 2640 North Carolina 105, #Suite 101, Boone, NC, United StatesUsing calm down books to support emotional regulation make and take training.This hands-on make-and-take training will guide educators through creating and implementing calm-down books as a tool for supporting emotional regulation in young children. Participants will learn when and how to introduce calm-down books, how to use them alongside co-regulation strategies, and ways to incorporate […]
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Listen to Instructions
Countdown to KindergartenWhy it’s important: Listening carefully helps children understand expectations and succeed in activities. How to do it: Give clear directions and ask your child to repeat them back before starting. What to look for: Listens before acting Follows instructions correctly Needs fewer reminders
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Solve Small Problems
Countdown to KindergartenWhy it’s important: Problem-solving helps children manage challenges independently. How to do it: When a problem arises, guide your child to think of solutions instead of solving it for them. […]
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Learn from Mistakes
Countdown to KindergartenWhy it’s important: Mistakes are part of learning. Children who can handle mistakes are more resilient. How to do it: Encourage your child to try again when something doesn’t work. […]
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Be Flexible
Countdown to KindergartenWhy it’s important: Flexibility helps children adjust when plans change or things don’t go their way. How to do it: Introduce small changes to routines and support your child through […]
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Be Kind in Groups
Countdown to KindergartenWhy it’s important: Kindness supports friendships and a positive classroom environment. How to do it: Encourage kind words and actions during group activities. What to look for: Shows kindness to […]
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Babes on Blankets
The Children's PlayhouseBabes on Blankets is a Circle of Parents weekly support group for parents of children ages 0-4 years (childcare available). At Babes on Blankets, you can connect with other parents […]
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Child Development Fundamentals: Toddlers
The Children's Council 225 Birch Street, Suite 3, Boone, NC, United StatesChild Development Fundamentals: Toddlers (12 months-36 months)Participants will develop an understanding of developmentally appropriate activity planning based on group and individual needs of toddlers in their care. Participants will recognize […]
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Take Responsibility
Countdown to KindergartenWhy it’s important: Responsibility helps children take ownership of their actions and belongings. How to do it: Give your child simple responsibilities like cleaning up or caring for items. What […]
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Stay Focused
Countdown to KindergartenWhy it’s important: Focus supports learning and task completion. How to do it: Provide activities that require attention and gently redirect if needed. What to look for: Maintains attention Returns […]