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Considering Kindergarten

If your child is five or six years old, you might be wondering if it is time to sign him up for kindergarten. Age is what schools have traditionally used as the deciding factor to determine a child’s readiness for kindergarten. While age does play an important role in kindergarten enrollment, both preschool and kindergarten teachers are also now looking at a variety of skills and behaviors to determine if a child is ready.

Things for Parents to Consider.

Preschool is good practice. Kindergarten teachers recommend that before children start kindergarten, they attend a preschool or nursery school program for at least two half days a week. Kindergarten differs from daycare because it provides more structured, educational activities. In addition to simply practicing being away from their parents, preschoolers also learn how to participate in group activities, interact with other children, and listen to, understand, and follow directions. Your child should be able to sit through circle time or story time that lasts at least 15 minutes, understand the concept of sharing, and get along most of the time with other kids.

유치원을 시작하기 전에 주 1~2회 라도 놀이방이나 어린이집 등을 다녀보는 것이 좋습니다. 유치원과 놀이방등은 좀 더 구체적인 교육활동을 한다는 점에서 아주 다릅니다. 게다가 단순히 엄마와 떨어지는 연습뿐만 아니라, 아이들은 소그룹 활동에 참여하는 법, 다른 아이들과 어울리는 법, 지시를 듣고, 이해하며, 따라하는 법을 배우게 됩니다. 아이들은 스토리타임 동안 최소한 15분정도는 앉아서 참여 할 수 있고, 나눔의 개념, 다른 아이들과 함께 어울리는 법을 알아야 합니다.

ABC's and 123's. It is recommended that children know all of the letters and numbers one through ten, are able to write their name when they enter kindergarten, and can recognize and name shapes and colors. However, just because your child does not know the alphabet or cannot count past five is no reason to hold her back from attending school. She should be eager to learn, enthusiastic about “reading” and being read to, and be able to answer when you ask her to describe what she likes or remembers about a story, event, or activity. It is recommended that you read to your child every day. In addition she should have some fine motor skills including being able to hold a pencil/marker/crayon and use scissors.

아이들은 수, 알파벳, 모양, 색깔, 이름 등의 기본적인 사항은 유치원 입학 하기 전에 알아야 하지만, 단지 숫자를 모른다거나 알파벳을 모른다고 유치원에 갈 수 없는 것은 아닙니다. 아이들은 배우기를 좋아하고, 읽기를 좋아하고, 자기가 좋아하는 것을 묘사할 수 있고, 이야기를 기억할 수 있어야 합니다. 또한 아이들은 연필, 크레용을 잡는 손의 힘, 가위를 사용 할 수 있는 법을 배워야 합니다.

Teachers know their stuff. Preschool teachers often have a pretty good idea of whether children are ready for kindergarten. Your child’s teacher knows how he acts in the school setting. If he still cries after you drop him at preschool, he might not be ready to get on the bus to kindergarten. Do not hesitate to ask your child’s teacher for her opinion and advice. Also, be sure to visit a kindergarten classroom that your child might attend, talk to the teacher, and observe how the other children behave and interact.

유치부 교사들은 아이들이 유치원에 올 준비가 되어있는지 아닌지를 잘 알고 있습니다.담임교사는 유치원에서 아이들이 어떻게 행동하는지를 알고 있습니다. 아이가 유치원에 올 때, 여전히 운다면 아마도 셔틀버스를 탈 준비가 덜 되었겠지요. 이럴 땐 선생님께 상의하세요. 그리고 유치원을 방문하여 선생님과 의논하고, 다른 아이들과의 상호 행동도 지켜보세요.

Physical development is important, too. You could also ask your child’s pediatrician if he or she thinks your child is ready for kindergarten. A child who is smaller or younger but has strong social and intellectual skills might be ready for kindergarten, whereas a child who is at the right age might not be socially ready.

신체적 발달도 또한 중요합니다. 소아과의사와도 상담을 해보세요. 나이가 어리거나 몸집이 작아도 사회성과 지적준비가 된 아이는 유치원에 잘 적응 할 수 있습니다. 반면 유치원에 갈 나이가 되어도 사회성이 부족한 아이도 있습니다.

Basic independence is key. Although letters and numbers are important, there are other basic things your child should be comfortable doing before starting kindergarten. Your child should be on the road to independence. Although it might be easier for you to hang up his jacket or help him in the bathroom, he will have to do it himself in kindergarten with little or no assistance. Your child should know his name, your name, his address and his phone number. These are things you can practice with him to get him ready.

기초적 독립심이 중요합니다. 수, 글자가 중요하다지만, 유치원 생활을 잘 해 나가는데는 다른 것이 필요합니다. 바로 독립심입니다. 아이의 옷을 챙겨주고, 화장실을 도와주는 것이 오히려 쉬울지 몰라도 아이들이 도움 없이 스스로 할 줄 알아야 합니다. 아이들은 자기의 이름, 주소, 전화 번호 등을 알아야 합니다. 이러한 연습들이 이 유치원 준비를 위해 필요합니다.

First day fears. Once you have enrolled your child in kindergarten, you should start preparing both her and yourself early for this big event! Be sure to take her to visit her kindergarten classroom. Many schools invite new students before the school year actually starts. This is a great opportunity for her to meet her teachers, and maybe even take a ride on the school bus! You can practice walking to the bus stop or to school with your child. Get a list of what she will need for school, and pick things out together, like a backpack, folder, or lunchbox. Practice the routine a few weeks early. Start waking her up at the time she will have to get up for school, and do everything that needs to get done in the morning, like getting dressed and eating breakfast. Pack her bag together the night before so that she knows what is in it and where to find everything.

일단 유치원에 등록을 하면, 학부모와 자녀는 큰 변화를 대비해야 합니다. 유치원을 방문해보는 것도 좋구요. 많은 유치원들은 시작 이전에 아동들을 초대하게 될 것입니다. 셔틀버스를 타보기도 하고, 선생님을 만나 볼 수도 있습니다. 무엇이 필요한지 리스트를 작성해야 될 것입니다. 예를 들면, 책가방, 폴더, 도시락통 등. 일상 생활을 몇 주전 부터 연습해주십시오. 일찍 일어나기, 아침 먹기, 옷 입기 등을 연습합니다. 전날 저녁에 가방을 챙기도록 합니다. 무엇이 빠졌는지를 알 수 있도록 하기위해서입니다.

The Family: Every child wants to feel safe and ready to succeed in school. Your family is the most important part in supporting your child to achieve this. Parent involvement improves your child’s school success. It also helps your child feel good about himself or herself. Family support helps encourage them to learn.

•; Maintain a daily routine that includes mealtimes, snacks, and bedtimes.

•; Make sure your child has plenty of play and outdoor time.

•; Play with your child.

•; Listen to your child.

•; Talk to your child.

•; Read to your child.

•; Write with your child.

The Schools:

•; Work with families and neighborhoods so children enter kindergarten ready to succeed.

•; Must be ready to teach children who come to school with different experiences of learning.

•; Teach the material children need to learn for that grade level.

 

All young children can learn if they are given proper material, encouragement and family support.

 

 

Academic Director Sue