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As you prepare your child to start Kindergarten in a language immersion setting, you can help him have a successful learning experience by ensuring that:

• your child has a strong foundation in his/her first language.  Read to him/her, in any language.  Read daily, read often.
• involve your child in conversations - expose him/her to vocabulary that has to do with colors, shapes, animals, people, etc.
• develop in your child a sense of excitement and wonder about the world, and especially about the great gift of learning a second language.
• be ready to help your child with daily homework - basic supplies like pencils, crayons, scissors, glue, paper and a quiet place to sit down and work on it.
• expose your child to as many enriching experiences as possible - trips to the zoo, the museum, the park, the theater, the library.  Make sure you have conversations about the things you see and learn while going to these places.
• help him/her follow a daily routine, including snacks, naps and bedtime.

What will my child's Kindergarten teacher expect of my child?

Although teachers' expectations vary, here are some social skills and behaviors generally expected of children entering Kindergarten:

Children should be able to follow school and classroom rules.

Children should be able to listen attentively to and follow instructions.

Children should be able to concentrate on and finish a task.

Children should show self-control.

Children should respect the property of others, share and take turns.

Children should do as much for themselves as possible, such as taking care of their personal belongings, going to the toilet, washing their hands and taking care of and putting away materials.