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This is definitely one of the most common  questions asked by parents of upcoming kindergartners.  The Office of Early Learning from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction welcomes you and your child to kindergarten and offers a few tips to ensure a successful start for your child.

Sending your child to kindergarten is a BIG step for parents and children!  You need to start now preparing yourself and your child for the first day of school.  Here are a few great steps to make their first day of school as stress-free as possible for both of you! 

The answer to this question is ABSOLUTELY!  Play is critical to the healthy development and well-being of five and six year olds.  Read this informative brochure from North Carolina's Office of Early Learning to find out how play and academics will be achieved in your child's kindergarten classroom.

The single most important thing you can do as a parent of a kindergartner is to be actively involved in your child's classroom and school.  Read here about how  you can be a vital part of your child's school experience.

This school year, North Carolina is implementing a new reading and math curriculum in Kindergarten through 12th grade called Common Core Standards.  Please read this informative brochure from North Carolina PTA to learn more about Common Core Standards.

Every parent wants their child to succeed school, especially in their kindergarten year.  This informative brochure from the National PTA provides an overview of the key concepts your child will be learning in reading and math this year.

Your child will begin to build their foundation of letters and reading during their kindergarten year.  As they grow in their understanding of letters and reading, they will become independent readers.  Here are five milestones in reading you can expect your child to meet during their kindergarten year.