Activities for Parents and Preschooler at Home

What kinds of activities can parents do at home to help their preschooler be successful in preschool? by DEBORAH J. STEWART, M.ED
Here are a few simple ideas…


* Promote independence by helping your preschooler develop skills such as    dressing himself, washing hands, going potty, putting on coats, and feeding himself.


* Build communication skills by talking with your preschooler often and encouraging your preschooler to ask questions or express his views on topics.


* Promote an interest in literacy by reading with your preschooler- read simple books, signs in the grocery store, the back of a cereal box, street signs, and so on.


* Promote social skills by inviting friends over so your preschooler will develop their ability to share, work out conflicts, and play positively with his or her peers.


* Promote decision making skills by letting your child choose from a menu at a restaurant.


* Promote problem solving skills by letting your child figure out how to open a container or how to do other things without your help.


* Promote organizational skills by letting your child put away his own toys.