Strike up the (kitchen) band!
Banging pots and pans drives home the basics of musical beat for youngsters.
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Preparing for First Grade
Learn about what to expect for your child in first grade.
What worked: Creative learning tips for preschool through first grade
GreatSchools parents share their stories about the unique, sometimes unexpected ways they boost their children's learning.
The Scents of Smell
How you can help at home: Have your child explore science by testing her sense of smell.
Activities for Pre-Readers and Beginning Readers
Help your child get excited about books by creating a personalized book mark or writing a book of her own.
Make a Story Map
How you can help at home: In this activity your child sequences the beginning, middle and end of a story.
Preparing for next year
Find out what your child should be learning in the classroom.
Shape Walk
How you can help at home: In this activity you and your child look for shapes outside.
Letter Collage
How you can help at home: In this activity your child explores letter sounds by making a collage.
Word Family Flip Book
How you can help at home: Have your child create this fun flip book to practice reading.
