{"id":5627,"date":"2022-07-29T18:11:13","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T02:11:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/learn-and-grow\/blog\/kindergarten-is-right-around-the-corner"},"modified":"2022-07-29T18:11:13","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T02:11:13","slug":"kindergarten-is-right-around-the-corner","status":"publish","type":"learn-and-grow-blog","link":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/learn-and-grow\/blog\/kindergarten-is-right-around-the-corner","title":{"rendered":"Kindergarten is Right Around the Corner!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The excitement that accompanies a child\u2019s kindergarten year is in the air as families prepare for the transition to the classroom in just a few short weeks.&nbsp;<strong>thread&nbsp;<\/strong>is here to help your family feel supported and informed while getting ready for this next chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Preparing for Kindergarten<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Transitioning to kindergarten is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful for families. The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.naeyc.org\/our-work\/families\/transitioning-to-kindergarten\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Association for the Education of Young Children<\/a>&nbsp;(NAEYC) has developed a general help list to prepare you and your child for kindergarten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before School Starts<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Visit the school and meet the teacher<\/strong>. Attend a visiting day at your child\u2019s school or contact the teacher directly to arrange a quick visit so your child is comfortable on the first day of school.<\/li><li><strong>Specify allergies or special needs with the school nurse and teacher.<\/strong>&nbsp;Provide this information even if you have indicated this on other forms already.<\/li><li><strong>Start your school routine now<\/strong>. To reduce stress surrounding this transition, adjust bedtime and wake-up schedules to support your child\u2019s new kindergarten routine.<\/li><li><strong>Label everything!<\/strong>&nbsp;Make sure to label their backpack, water bottle, lunch box, coat \u2013 everything your child brings to school. This includes them! If your child\u2019s school does not provide nametags, make one.<\/li><li><strong>Read books with your child about starting kindergarten<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;Check out NAEYC\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.naeyc.org\/our-work\/families\/fall-love-reading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fall in Love with Reading: Ten Simple Things you Can Do at Home<\/a>&nbsp;blog for more book ideas.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>On the First Day of School<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Be positive and show excitement!<\/strong>&nbsp;Give your child a hug, tell them you love them, and try to avoid behaviors that might be upsetting, like battling over clothes and food choices.<\/li><li><strong>Set aside time daily to hear about your child\u2019s day<\/strong>. Talk about activities they did that day and give them the opportunity to share their creations with you.<\/li><li><strong>Wait to ask the teacher your specific questions.<\/strong>&nbsp;Trust that the teacher is a professional who will make your child feel welcome and help them feel like a member of the classroom community.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>After School Child Care<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You may need to find after-school child care with your new elementary school schedule. Find out if there is an after-school program or community program(s) available at your school. To learn more about your after-school child care options, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Use<strong>&nbsp;thread\u2019s&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/thread\/families\/childcare-search\/online-search-tool\/\">online search tool<\/a>&nbsp;for a quick and easy search for child care in your school\u2019s area<\/li><li>Call&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:18002783723\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1-800-278-3723<\/a>&nbsp;to speak to an Early Childhood Specialist and get a child care referral list within minutes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These services are free and available to everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Access to child care continues to be challenging due to the impact of the pandemic. If you are experiencing a challenge finding after-school care, contact&nbsp;<strong>thread,&nbsp;<\/strong>or read&nbsp;<strong>thread\u2019s<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/thread-blog\/coping-with-challenges-finding-child-care\/\">Coping with Challenges Finding Care<\/a>&nbsp;blog and visit&nbsp;<strong>thread\u2019s&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/thread\/families\/choosing-quality-care\/finding-care\/\">Difficulty Finding Care<\/a>&nbsp;page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vaccine Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As of June 18, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends children ages 6 months and older get vaccinated against COVID-19. Talk to your pediatrician about any questions you have regarding getting your child vaccinated before school starts. Or learn more&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/thread-blog\/cdc-recommends-pediatric-covid-19-vaccination\/\">here<\/a>&nbsp;about the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine. Click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/myhealth.alaska.gov\/appointment\/en\/clinic\/search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>&nbsp;to find a vaccination provider in Alaska near you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Additional Resources<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are more resources to help your child and family ease into this exciting transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>thread\u2019s<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/thread\/COVID19-family-resource-center\">COVID-19 Family Resource Center<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naeyc.org\/our-work\/families\/school-readiness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">School Readiness blogs<\/a>&nbsp;(NAEYC)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asdk12.org\/Page\/15586\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 Ways to Get Ready For Kindergarten<\/a>&nbsp;(ASD)<\/li><li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asdk12.org\/cms\/lib\/AK02207157\/Centricity\/Domain\/1696\/2022%20Community%20K%20Round%20Up.pdf\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Community Kindergarten Round Up \u2013 PDF<\/a>&nbsp;(ASD)<\/li><li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn2.hubspot.net\/hubfs\/3957809\/2020%20Consumer%20Ed%20Brochures\/Making_the_Transition_from_Child_Care_to_Kindergarten.pdf?utm_campaign=2020%20Consumer%20Ed%20Brochures&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz--peRlLeKdEQgQOb6tY744hzF2coptu8VF9lcwP__MeVi9QStthDQbZvb3zLgQFTFZOM9wi-J3oMl3-u753-ul9XGuTYb3K-AGN5SS8U0ncTeVc_wQ&amp;_hsmi=92963675&amp;utm_content=92963675&amp;utm_source=hs_email&amp;hsCtaTracking=441b3b42-fffd-451f-a3d4-60ca44d5db6d%7Cc1c63abe-c62b-4f22-bb42-083c36a14cdf\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Making the Transition from Child Care to Kindergarten<\/a>&nbsp;(Child Care Aware of America)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/community\/schools-childcare\/parent-faqs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Parents Need to Know<\/a>&nbsp;(CDC)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zerotothree.org\/resources\/3210-tips-for-families-coronavirus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tips for Families<\/a>: Coronavirus (ZERO TO THREE)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/covid-response-moa-muniorg.hub.arcgis.com\/pages\/multi-lingual-resources?fbclid=IwAR27eJp4ICrCfmqY-j-sAzsnmcF7UNypEa4d8Jq-SVbBRbqmZTsM6__rrfk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Multi-lingual COVID-19 Resources<\/a>&nbsp;(MOA)<\/li><li>Kindergarten Registration Information:<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asdk12.org\/Page\/3299\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anchorage School District<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairbankspanthers.org\/article\/785414\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fairbanks Local School District<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1ofzCZuE9sFHi0_d1nmC4uNrbnxuV_rzx\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Juneau School District<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matsuk12.us\/domain\/56\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mat-Su Borough School District<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kpbsd.org\/students-parents\/student-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kenai Peninsula Borough School 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