Kindergarten, Here We Come! at the Howard County Library is a 45-60 minute program for students entering kindergarten this fall. Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day, including boarding a real school bus. Registration required:  http://hclibrary.org/classes-events/kindergarten-here-we-come/

Helping Children Make the Transition into Kindergarten

Experiencing school for the first time is one of life's most rewarding yet challenging adventures. School is New to Me: A Beginner's Guide to Starting School by Carla Taylor-Pla relates valuable, immediately usable information for preparing children to enter early education settings with minds ready to learn. Written in a child's voice and based on best practices and the author's experiences as a mother and dedicated child advocate, this book explains what to expect from a typical school routine. Books and companion activity books available for purchase and signing.

SAVE THE DATE:

Kindergarten Orientation is August 31st at 1:15 PM. This event is for both incoming Kindergarten students and their parents. Bring your school supplies!! The orientation is followed by our school-wide open house from 2:00 - 3:00. You will have an opportunity to visit your child's classroom and drop off the supplies.