Knowing their ABCs and 123s are not the only important things for your child to know before starting school.  Tune in to Fox 4 as our parenting expert shares what skills really are needed to enter school ready to learn (there may be a few surprises) ... and how you can help your child develop those skills every day.

5 Dimensions of School Readiness

• Speaks, sees, hears and moves well
  
• Interacts well with others, feels good about self
• Curious and eager to learn
  
• Communicates well 
  
• Understands what letter and numbers are

How to Help You Child Enter School Ready To Learn

• Talk to your child every day
• Read to your child every day
• Play with your child every day
• Establish routines
• Teach acceptable behaviors

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