With the hot and humid Dog Days of Summer slowly coming to an end here in Arizona, it's time to start thinking about school. August is Get Ready for Kindergarten Month for the two million kids who will be entering kindergarten come September. That said, our staff at Hilgers Pediatric Dentistry suggest getting involved in storytime by reading your child books about kindergarten, such as The Night Before Kindergarten or First Day Jitters.
Parenting Magazine also suggests that moms and dads take their child for a walk by their or perhaps taking him or her inside for a quick tour to get them familiarized with the concept of kindergarten. Take a walk around the classroom or peek in the windows and talk about what will be going on once school starts. Also, think about adjusting your child's sleep schedule gradually to the school’s schedule.
At home, make learning fun for your child by teach him or her the names of colors, or shapes and taking them on interesting trips around Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Avondale or surrounding communities in Phoenix—to the library or grocery store, or to a museum or park—and talk with him or her about what he or she sees and what they think about the things going on around them.
Finally, make sure your little one visits Dr. Kelly Hilgers or Dr. Greg Mathieu before the first day of school. No one wants to have to miss school because of a toothache! Please give us a call at (623) 536 – 0079 to schedule your appointment!
Have a wonderful weekend!
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