Tag: kindergarten readiness
16 Questions to Ask When Looking for a Pre-Kindergarten Program
I'm an educator and literacy specialist of 38 years in public and private schools. Most recently, I'm at Berwick Academy in Southern Maine and...
Hand Preference – Left or Right?
Do you have a good sense of your child's hand preference?
I am a pediatric occupational therapist, and this is a common conversation that I...
Ready for Kindergarten! A Look at the Kindergarten Screening Process
Kindergarten screenings are coming up at the local elementary schools. All the moms from my parent groups are having these crazed conversations - what...
Fine Motor Skills–Get Your Child Ready to Hold a Pencil
As we head into the fall and "back to school" conversations begin, I find myself with several referrals related to kindergarten readiness. As a...
