Summer Activities for Children entering

Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten

Fun In the Summertime!

If you are looking for some fun and creative ways to help your little one get ready for Preschool and Pre-kindergarten, look no further!

Incoming 3 and 4 year olds…

Please remember that children entering preschool must be toilet trained. This alone can be a big undertaking.

Three things are important to ensure a smooth transition into Preschool:

• The ability to communicate needs.
  • The ability to tolerate fine motor stimulation.
    • The ability to solve problems.

    Here are some ways to help your three or four year old to get ready for September…

    Read, read, read. There are many books that help foster good self esteem and self image. "Olivia" is one of our favorites characters - she is just oozing with confidence!

    Check out www.coolmath4kids.com. The activities on this sight are marked by grade level and they are great math starters and help develop problem solving and math skills.

    Great books:

    Check out anything by some of our favorite authors

    Eric Carle www.eric-carle.com

    Steven Kellogg

    Fine Motor Activities

    Developing those small muscles is an important part of every child’s development. Here are some fun ways to get those fingers working.

    Playdough - roll it, cut it, stamp it and make lots and lots of snakes. Try these websites for great recipes.

    www.squiglysplayhouse.com

    www.parentsplace.com

    Clothes pins - use clothes pins to hang, tag, mark things around the house and yard.

    Paint - get a bucket of water and some brushes. Paint the driveway or sidewalk. The water will create great designs and will just disappear after a few minutes in the sun.

    Sidewalk Chalk – drawl a mural on the driveway or sidewalk for the whole neighborhood to enjoy.

    If you are looking for rainy day activities you may want to try www.familyfungo.com . You will find crafts, activities and projects for any occasion at this web site.

    Make travel an educational experience by keeping a journal with your child. They will love rehashing the days events and watching you write everything down will spark their interest in writing.