how do you know a child is ready for school?
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['have a positive school attitude (like going to preschool)', 'participate willingly in classroom activities.', 'actively engage in their learning (as opposed to being passive and having to take direction from the educator all the time)']
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["Is my child's progress in line with the teacher's expectations?", 'Has he or she done anything particularly well, or badly?', 'What can he or she do to improve?', 'How can I help as a parent?', 'How can you help as his or her teacher?']
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['You should drink water every day. ( recommendation)', 'He should study for the test tomorrow. ( advice)', 'I should buy a gift for the teacher. ( obligation)', 'They should be here by now. ( expectation)', "You shouldn't watch a lot of TV. ( ... ", 'She should not buy that old car. ( ... ', "He shouldn't arrive in Raleigh until tomorrow. ("]
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['Motivation. Is the child being forced to learn, or do they want to learn the language? ... ', "Support at Home. Is another language spoken at the child's home? ... ", 'Prior Linguistic Knowledge. ... ', 'Learning Environment. ... ', 'Teaching Strategies. ... ', 'Comprehensible Input. ... ', 'Student Personality. ... ', 'Age.']
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With that said, there are some notable signs of a gifted child: Your curious cutie is hitting speech milestones early, has a large vocabulary for her age, and is a quick learner who remembers most of what she sees and hears. But don't run out to have your tot tested just yet.
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['What do we expect our students to learn? ( Goals/Expectations)', 'How will we know they are learning? ( Assessment)', "How will we respond when they don't learn? – Intervention.", 'How will we respond if they already know it? ( gifted)']
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['Do you have a first aid kit? ... ', 'Do the kids need to take any medication before bed? ... ', 'Do the children have any allergies? ... ', 'Is there any homework that the kids need to finish? ... ', 'What are your rules about screen time? ... ', 'What is your bedtime routine like?']
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If your 2 or 3 year old isn't quite ready, there's no harm in waiting until she's older (up to 4 years old) to start her in preschool. If you think she's just on the cusp of being ready, consider enrolling her in a part-time program.
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['You feel a nervous excitement or anxiety about going. ... ', 'You were able to handle academic and social pressures in high school. ... ', "You've applied, been accepted, and scheduled your classes. ... ", 'You have a support system back at home or at your new school. ... ', "You've met your roommate or have a few students you know on campus."]
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Check your child's weight and height, calculate body mass index (BMI), and plot the measurements on growth charts. 2. Check your child's blood pressure and vision using standard testing equipment. Hearing may be checked.
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['Be on time at the beginning of the day and after lunch or recess breaks.', 'Come prepared with supplies and completed homework.', 'Be kind, polite, and courteous to others.', 'Keep your hands and feet to yourself.', 'Be respectful of classmates, teachers, and property.']
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By first grade, a child should be able to listen to and follow through with simple one- and two-step instructions. He should also be able to ask questions in complete sentences, participate verbally in discussions, and listen to others without constantly interrupting.
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['demonstrates a genuine interest in school.', 'solves problems effectively.', 'assertive and capable of showing initiative.', 'empathetic toward others.', 'responsible and trustworthy.', 'sets and attains realistic goals.', 'maintains a sense of purpose and a positive outlook on life.']
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['How is my toddler or preschooler doing socially? ... ', 'How is my child doing emotionally? ... ', 'Does my child engage in play appropriately for his age? ... ', 'How does my preschooler respond to classroom rules and procedures? ... ', 'When needed, how is discipline handled?']
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['Your child prefers your company to that of strangers. ... ', 'Your child looks to you to be comforted. ... ', 'Your child welcomes and engages you after an absence. ... ', 'Your child delays gratification. ... ', 'Your child is responsive to discipline. ... ', 'Your child is confidently independent.']
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By knowing the different stages of a child's development (Mental, Behavioural and Gross-Motor), the teacher could properly assessed whether a particular child has learning problems and needs additional help or support. This is also a way for them to know how to properly discipline them if they are misbehaving.
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Your child is ready for a cell phone when he can sit down with you to create guidelines for its use, Greenberg says. “If they're unwilling to make this list, they aren't ready.” For most kids, this happens around age 12 or 13, she says.