While it is important for all young children to be physically active and interact with others, some children need more quiet or alone time than others.
No one likes to lose, but it is important for young children to learn how to accept loss without feeling bitter or bad about themselves. Begin by acknowledging your child’s feelings and let her know that it is okay to feel disappointed, sad, or angry when she loses.
There is no “magic number” for kindergarten class size. And, in fact, since all children have their own unique set of needs, your child’s success in kindergarten is tied to a number of factors that may include class size, relationship with her teacher(s), the mix of children in the classroom among other factors.
In Kindergarten, children learn many other important skills in addition to learning how to read. Your daughter will learn basic math skills like counting, pattern and shape recognition and simple addition and subtraction.
While it may be tempting to try to bribe or trick your son into eating trying new foods, child development research suggests that forcing a child to eat something can actually make picky eating behavior worse.