Graham Memorial Preschool Parent To-Do List
How to Ensure Your Preschooler's Success
1 Make certain that your child has adequate rest each night.
2 Serve your child a nourishing breakfast.
3 Remove as much stress as possible from morning routines
4 Say goodbye in an upbeat fashion to reinforce that school is fun.
5 Say, “Tell me about your day,” instead of “What did you do today?”
6 When your child finishes answering, tell him about your own day.
7 Listen to your child. Conversations are special connections.
8 Escort your child to the library, museums, and the zoo.
9 Limit television viewing.
10 Share dinner as a family.
11 Allow your child to show you how capable s/he is.
12 Walk more. Look more. Hug more.
13 Read to your child. Read to your child. Read to your child. Lots.