For Families
This site has activites and resources to support families as you help prepare your children for Kindergarten.
- Before School Starts
- Before school begins there are many things you can do at home and at school to help prepare your child for a successful school start!
- First Days of School
- The first day of school will be here before you know it! Maybe you and your child have picked out a special outfit or new shoes to wear. Maybe they have a brand new backpack with a security item safely tucked inside! Here are some quick tips to help make this special day as easy and memorable as possible.
- Places to Visit
- There are many wonderful, exciting, educational places to visit right here in the triangle. Many are free or low-cost!
- Favorite Books
- 10 Tips for Kindergarten Parents
- Research shows that students whose parents are involved in their schools are more likely to earn higher grades, score better on tests, attend school regularly, have better social skills, be more positive in their attitude towards school, and go on to attend college. Becoming involved strengthens your child’s school and shows you value their learning. You’ll get to know your child’s teacher and friends, work with other class parents, and meet other staff at the school. Not only will your children benefit, but you will too!
- Kindergarten FAQs
- Listed on this page are some of the top questions parants have about their child and kindergarten.
- Parent and Student Links
- We have gathered a list of resource sites for both parents and children.
- Traits of Successful Kindergartners
- A study by LSU Ag Center identified six traits of successful Kindergartners. Read about them here.
