How To Get Ready For Kindergarten
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- Опубліковано 2 сер 2024
- Kindergarten is one of the most important years of your child's life. And helping them prepare for kindergarten (the right way) is one of the most important things we can do as parents to support them. In this video I'll help you understand what they'll need to be ready for kindergarten and how you can help support them.
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0:00 Intro
1:29 Common Myths
2:38 Types of Skills
3:09 Kindergarten Goals
6:03 Social Skills
6:30 Following Directions
6:52 Academic Skills
7:46 Responsibility + Independence
8:25 Bonus Tip
10:32 What You Can Do About It
I love everything about this. Kindergarten can be scary for many kids. They're spending a long time away from their parents for the first time in most cases and, on top of that, they're going to be asked to do things they might not know how to do or might not even want to do because they haven't been taught to do so. Preparing them for it should not only be part of raising them as a default but it's also a responsible thing to do. You can't expect them to magically learn everything they have to do in 1 year. Teachers aren't magicians. Good performance at school, in all aspects, starts at home.
When I went to kindergarten in 1985, all i remember is that we sang some songs, took naps, and played outside. Im constantly surprised at the expectations placed on these small kids. Not that all of it is wrong necessarily but it so much more accelerated than before.
It was much more developmentally accurate. Today's society devalues being a child. Sadly, that is a time we cannot go back to once gone.
My daughter flunked KINDERGARTEN. They don’t seem to be learning days of the week, calendar, weather, shapes, etc. She’s expected to write FULL sentences, count to 100, decompose numbers, and know 150 sight words! My poor girl now hasn’t had a great start with academics and doesn’t seem excited anymore.
I’m a homeschooling mom of a kinder and 1st grade. Through your videos I am learning so much and appreciate your content!!! So many amazing tips!
I'm so glad! Thanks for sharing that!
Please make more videos on helping kids with special needs and behavioral issues ❤
Same here, now I'm sending my kiddo to second grade of preschool and I'm thankful that my child is now ready
I’m a Preschool teacher. I’m working hard to get my kiddos ready for Kindergarten.
I'm homeschooling due to not getting accepted this year and this helps me know what I need to teach my son for him to be ready for 1st grade next year.
If anyone reading this is on the fence about purchasing this course- do it! I homeschool my 4 year old and his course has been EVERYTHING I needed!
You should do these seminars at all of the local schools during the summer time with the parents.
This. Man’s doing gods work.
I love hearing this. I am a preschool teacher and we teach all these skills plus more. That is why preschool is important and why it has become part of public school in many states. We are not babysitters. We are teachers. Thank you.
Before my kids reach 2 yo, i have always asked myself why kids need to be so clever at the beginning while they will eventually speaks or do all those stuffs. Now i understand that it is so important that they need to learn all those stuffs, so they wont be left behind. Thank you.
I don’t even have a child nor am I a teacher, but I got recommended this video. Quality content regardless; I’m definitely leaving with knowing something new. The algorithm is currently promoting you; keep it up, and I think you’ll take off.
Appreciate that bro!
So appreciate your candor. Honestly but respectfully telling parents what needs to be done. I’m on my third child and haven’t heard such a clear concise explanation of what kids need. I think school over complicates either on purpose or unintentionally making us feel inadequate. I can do it. Thank you for encouraging us parents. I’m glad you have started a book business and teaching courses, I think your next or future steps will be starting a brick and mortar school. Training teachers and teaching students. Dept of Ed and public schools are a goliath with red tape and rules that children and education are no longer the priority. They’ve lost their purpose. God bless you and wish you success. I’m learning so much from you already. Thank you for helping parents be successful so their children can be successful.
As a mom who is homeschooling I really appreciate the support that you are giving parents. You're going to be really successful doing this. Keep up the good work. I love it.
That’s so true, I agree with all the above….and yes, I think that learning their letter sounds is one of the biggest ways to prep them for Kindergarten 💯
Wow! I never realized all of those things go into kindergarten. Thank you so much!
You are so welcome!
I have 2 kids who have completed kindergarten (they are starting 1 & 3 this year). The writing demands in kindergarten are much higher at the end of the year than being able to write first and last name. By the end of the school year they are expected to write sentences… which includes being independently responsible for spelling sight words accurately and spelling the sounds in other words (inventive spelling). Writing your first name is expected upon entering kg, last name will come in the first month or two of kg. Just wanted to add that for parents… the writing demands were way more intense than I anticipated.
Yes you're right. I focus a lot less on writing in this video (and leave out a LOT of other standards that kids need to learn.) But the expectations by the end of the year are definitely higher than a lot of folks realize- especially in writing.)
This guy is such a great teacher
I found you at the right time ! I am first time parent and easily carried away by what I see other parents doing and what I find on internet. If you find the repetitive things we think this is it, this is what we need to do to get ready. So blessed to have teaching support (yours) thank you 🙏
Thanks so much! So glad it's helpful!
Exactly! My twin boys started half day PreK 3 at 3 years old. They both were doing great 100% in their monthly assessments, but one of the twins' was struggling to follow directions and stay seated in the carpet during reading time. They are both twins, but like any other kid, different characters. I decided to withdraw both because I was called twice to go pick up the troubling twin. I felt that he wasn't ready and he and I were suffering with the pressure of the school. This video is right on. My kids at 3 years old were already expected to do all this as mentioned. I was so proud to see them go into the classroom and put their stuff away at their desk. Everything was almost great. Please work on all this as parents, because if not everyone will suffer, even the teacher. ❤️❤️ Good luck! 🤞
Thank you so much, I’m a mom who has a Kindergartener this coming school year and a 12th grader. Yes starting all the way over and I’m sooooo Grateful for you. I had my first son very early and now I want to do things better . Keep the tips coming 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💕💕💕
Thank you so much! I really needed this knowledge: practical, professional and straight to the point. ❤️👏🏼
As a mama that has been engaging my son in Montessori learning this goes right along with the Montessori way. Teaching the child the sounds first rather than naming the letter. We are a homeschool home and we are now diving into reading in preschool. I will be engaging in your videos to give me confidence as well remind me of things I’ve learned but have forgotten. From one home to another. Thank you for the work you are doing.
This is an eye-opener for sure. Great video and appreciate the information you are sharing. As a first-time parent, no one tells you these things. Glad to be getting a head start to prepare my children.
Thanks so much and I completely agree!
My recent UA-cam search was for content on black boy joy and once I searched kindergarten, the algorithm brought you up. I have 2 boys, one in daycare & another starting K. Thank you, it’s good for them to see teachers that look like them.
love this so much! Glad you're here : )
The eye contact is impeccable, my dude. I feel like I am being hypnotized. Great content, thank you!
This video is golden! I wish I had seen this a few months ago before my little one started kindergarten. His first two months were absolutely horrible because he was not prepared and neither was I 😒
Sadly not an uncommon experience. 😕
This has been so helpful. Something that I find, with respect to the point of following instructions when your child doesn't wanna do something, is that they may respond to me and respond to another adult in authority differently. My child knows that he's in a safe space at home and so he expresses himself by crying or melting down sometimes. I know that when he is with another adult, he will follow directions. So, to the parents who feel like their child may need to practice this, also take a look at how they respond to other adults in authority. They may have this skill even if you think they may not.
This!!!! My kid will follow directions that his friends parent may be giving to a friend but when I’ll say it, he will definitely resist. He is great about following direction from caregivers and other parents vs his own parents and grandparents.
You are absolutely amazing, I literally cried because your advice is making me revisit my own early reality, and I definitely want my babes to have a better experience than I did. Thank you !
OMG I was looking for something like this for far too long! THANK YOU, JUST THANK YOU!! You got another subscriber here
Thank you so much for helping me realize what to prepare my child for. I'm a teacher myself, but this is helpful to see that even my 5th grade students missed these essentials early on. Amazing video!❤
Thank you for the honesty.
Always!
Thanks so so much for this video. My baby is 13months and I’m going to do this before she starts kindergarten 🇬🇭 from Ghana
thank you so much.. very very very helpful video.. truly appreciated.. May God bless you with happiness and good health.. thanks a lot.
Great video. Why we have our 4 year old in ballet, swim, gymnastics & ice skating since 2 years old. Helps her socially & self confidence. Join sports & activities.
Yeah, all this takes money not everybody has money for extra perks
This was great! I had not considered a few of the skills. I’m taking notes, even as a homeschool mom.
Thanks! : )
Good shit man. you got that fire in the belly and clarity.
Thank you for putting this out!
You're welcome!
Thank you for your help for parents. Gladly I found this one. I’m really worried, why most preschools doesn’t teach these things before kindergarten. My kid doesn’t listen to me. I’m going to practice your methods. But he is very difficult kid. 😢
You are amazing and a blessing!
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Such great info! I'm obsessed with your content!
I honestly needed this! Thank you!
Being able to follow directions is so so important. I had to quit being a pre-k teacher because I had 4 & 5 year olds hitting, punching, and screaming at me when I would give them very simple tasks. They did not respect me as the leader of the room and I could tell that their parents hadn’t socialized them well. My mental health couldn’t handle it.
I really wasn't prepared for Kinder as a parent. It's the setting up phone reminders to make sure she has a snack, water, homework in her homework folder, i-ready minutes completed, her library book returned on Friday and just keeping track of it every day. I mean I used to think packing my gym bag the night before was a big deal. 😅
Luckily my daughter has transitioned well for the most part. She's quite nerdy and loves school. I'm just worried about my 4 yr old. The younger child can be such a wild card and so different from the firstborn. 🤣 I'm pushing her now to learn the letter sounds so she doesn't fall behind b/c I just don't know.
Anyways thanks again for the content! I do hope your channel continues to grow and gets pushed up in the algorithm!
It's definitely way more than we expect! It sounds like both of your kids are set up for success & are going to do great. And thank you, I really appreciate it! 🙂
I love this!! Thank you!!
You're so welcome!
My son starts kindergarten in 5 months. I was traumatized the first day. I had never been away from my parents. I remember screaming i want mommy and daddy.
This is valuable information. Thank you for sharing.❤
Great video! I loved everything about it.
When i was in school we didnt learn add and subtraction till 1st grade.
This video is amazing, that being said I have no clue how this ended up in my recommended.
Thank you Spencer great and informative skills you’re teaching us! I am a childminder and I prepare my students ready for Reception and your videos have helped me work more in areas my children need help. So grateful and how do I purchase your courses mostly the learning to read and teaching my children how to read the under 3. Thank you so much 🙏✨❤️💫💫🎉🎉
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Super helpful!
I remember I didn’t understand the whole standing in a line concept in my first day lmao, so I accidentally cut in front of other kids, and they said “no cuts” and I was just clueless lmao. It only took a day for me to learn through, then I was fine.
Interesting as a quiet and shy kid I wasn’t ready for kindergarten. I remember some things about my kindergarten year. My teacher was Ms/Mrs Wilkening(no coaching to remember her name over the years it’s just I remember her name by myself). My mom told me, as an adult, I’d come home sad or crying because I didn’t like being tall because people who pick fun at me or I didn’t like always being the last person in line. I remember we’d walk across the street from the kindergarten building to the other elementary classes. I remember it was dangerous doing that and didn’t like it.
I have a lot of work to do. A little bit a every day.
A little bit every day is right and you're doing a great job so far!
I have to get my little one and me on a better schedule. We have less than two months to get her prepared.
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you! I’m glad our kids are the same age so I can follow the journey lol. I’m home schooling preschool getting ready for her kindergarten year’s this video really helped!
So glad it was helpful for you!
@@toddlerscanread Thanks! I’m struggling a little but I’m not going to give up 😆
@@JJ6DPHOTOS Love that! Have you checked out any of the resources on my website? Could be helpful!
Wow. This is intense... kindergarten sounds scary lol Got some things to work on.
My child has reached the end of year milestones academics goals long time ago. But some of the other skills needs improvements. Do you have any resources for skills for following directions and social skills?
dk why this got recomended to but this gon be useful in 10 years definatly
LOL that's hilarious
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Tips or programs to tech numbers and K ready math?
Still looking for some!
How do I teach my three year old to learn sounds? She gets overwhelmed by the letters quickly and doesnt want to do flashcards etc. Any tips on how to get her interested? Her older brother knows his letters and reading so he keeps interjecting too and answering on her behalf, so that doesnt help either. Worried mom here
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Son of a gun. I feel so far behind. I didn't do it this way.
My kids are learning but still...
This makes more sense to me
Your sound cards ship to Canada.
Yes
How old are kids in kindergarten? (I'm in the UK, and we start school in reception at 4, is this the same?)
US kids start kindergarten at 5
Yeah, it's 5. In the US lots of times free PreK doesn't exist so it's the kids first experience a lot of the time (not all the time) PreK is the new Kindergarten really and it ought to be free for every child.... 😔
My twins are going to kindergarten this August. I am scared now.
My son is a meltdown waiting to happen. I have to prepare him for transitioning to another activity. They already say this is an issue at preschool I just can't seem to consistently get him to transition outside of taking time to prepare him and sometimes giving consequences. If I just say let's wash our hands for dinner and he's playing there will be a "no I'm playing" and or meltdown.
Yeah, that's tough. 😕 It's honestly tough for me to give you specific advice because there could be so many different reasons why that's happening. And knowing WHY is really the only way to help. My advice would be to take your BEST guess as to what the most likely reason is and do some trial and error to see what works/doesn't work.
My little brother is going to kindergarten in a week and a half and I feel like he isn’t ready. He isn’t good with meeting new people and doing math, not to mention he can’t write without help. I’m just scared for him as an older sibling. It makes me sad cause I worry about him so much.
I agree the school needs to do do better about sound teaching not ABC songs.
The school system needs to change.
What they did was give us site words the 1st day of pre kindergarten.😮😮😮😮
That’s crazy no my kid didn’t know how to say any of the words.
It’s like give me words in Chinese and I’m supposed to go home and learn it.
Never seen the words & don’t know how to sound it same thing.
LAUSD stop teaching like that it doesn’t work.
The kids here in Los Angeles are not reading at grade level 😢😢😢😢.
Help the kids
Let the teacher teach
Help parents too to teach at home.
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What about the kids that are non verbal and have autism and ADHD. I’m just wondering because my son is in transitional pre-K and he still doesn’t speak.
This is too much work.not all the kids are the same.
I pray to God that all kindergarten teachers have empathy and patience to deal with children not only focusing on money.
Kindergarten is the learning period before going to the actual school.
This is too much !
Your head hurts. This ain’t for you, babe.😂😂
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