Let the things go!don't worry for your kid,we know how you feel,but is natural you're all time with your daughter and is first time you're not going to be with she and you believe she's not going to do alone,but the kids are very smart and they learn very fast.Help your daughter to be more independient,tie her shoes,asking by hersefl for the things,going alone to the bathroom,etc.but remenber so in the school there are many people helping the kids all time,you can voluntary in the school too and be near your girl sometimes,but let she fly alone too.She only need learn to count 1 to 10,learn the colors,the ABC etc.and you can help since now preparing her and when she start the school ,she's going knowing somethings,in all this post there are many advices and helpfull material so you can choose.

I am very nervous for my daughter who is 4 right now & is the only child & has been home with me since i have been a stay @ home mommy. She is about too start school in Aug & it's been stressful & overwhelming for me & her both. Does anyone have any advice for me.

HI, IS IT NOT THAT BIG OF A DEAL, MY SON WILL BE ATTENDING KINDER THIS YEAR . SO I ASK THAT SAME QUESTION TO THE TEACHER AND SHE SAID TO ME COUNT I-20 IF 1- 30 BETTER KNOW HER SHAPES AND KNOW THE A,B,C's AND READ TO HER THAT's VERY IMPORTANT...GOOD LUCK!

my son will be attending next year. everyday we take a half hour and go over the alphabet as well as writing them. We aslo read alot. He also attends a preschool for three days a week for half days

For kindergarten, my child had to know, primary colors, shapes, parent's names, address, phone number, how to tie, zip, snap, button, table manners, restroom manners, count to 20 and say alphabet.

Great advise. Number 2 I wouldn't count on with all those modern shoes now-a-days. Elsewise, I think by reading this my kid is ready for Kindergarten.

I'm very excited about my daughter being in kindergarten in Aug. I worry about her not being able to keep up with the others, or her making friends; I guess we'll see in Aug. My friends say I shouldn't't worry because everything will be fine, but I cant help but worry she my baby girl and I only want the best for her.

He also needs to be able to delay self gratification. Research tells us that students that can do this do better in school.

I also ask for:

hand sanitizer
paper towels
a snack to be sent once per month
cotton balls
watercolor paints

I don't usually request that parents send markers or colored pencils but some teachers may. As with anything check with your child's school about what the teacher needs

Hi, I was looking for the same thing. I found this list on line.
Kindergarten Supply List



All Kindergartners

1 box of 8 Crayola brand markers

1 box of 24 crayons (2boxes for full day-every day program)

1 pkg. regular size #2 pencils with erasers - sharpened

2 large glue sticks - please no small sticks

1 - 4 oz. bottle of Elmer's glue

1 pair Fiskars brand scissors with metal blades - please no plastic b lades

1 clear plastic folder with bottom pockets - please no side pockets or paper folders

2 large boxes of 80 unscented wet wipes - the kind used for changing diapers

(4 boxes for full day-everyday program)

1 box gallon size zip-lock freezer bags with writing strip (not plastic slide zip closure style)

1box of Kleenex



Girls Only

1 large package of napkins



Boys Only

1 box of colored pencils


Hope it's helpful.

I'm a kinder teacher & this is my wish list for all my kids when they start school:

1) Can sit still doing a quiet activity for 5 minutes, even when not 100% interested in it.
2) Can tie there own shoes.
3) Can write there own name & recognize their own name.
4) Knows at least 13 capitals & 13 lower case letters (half the alphabet)
5) Can follow directions.
6) Knows the colors red, blue, green, yellow, orange at least
7) Knows shapes triangle, circle, square, rectangle at least
8) Has an established habit of being read to each night.

At my son's school they want the children to be able to write their first and last name, be able to button, tie, snap, and zip, they also want them to know their address and phone number. My son's teacher sent a letter home a few weeks ago outlining the things she would like them to work on this summer. I also visited his school's website to find out the kind of things I need to work on with him. I'll have to admit it is a lot of work for this summer but it's really worth the effort.

hi bawnjr,

There are some great articles in the Great Schools library regarding kindergarten readiness including:

Kindergarten: ready or not?
www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/416

Getting Ready for Kindergarten
www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/1014