{"id":5627,"date":"2022-07-29T18:11:13","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T02:11:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/learn-and-grow\/blog\/kindergarten-is-right-around-the-corner"},"modified":"2022-07-29T18:11:13","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T02:11:13","slug":"kindergarten-is-right-around-the-corner","status":"publish","type":"learn-and-grow-blog","link":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/learn-and-grow\/blog\/kindergarten-is-right-around-the-corner","title":{"rendered":"Kindergarten is Right Around the Corner!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The excitement that accompanies a child\u2019s kindergarten year is in the air as families prepare for the transition to the classroom in just a few short weeks. thread <\/strong>is here to help your family feel supported and informed while getting ready for this next chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Transitioning to kindergarten is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful for families. The National Association for the Education of Young Children<\/a> (NAEYC) has developed a general help list to prepare you and your child for kindergarten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may need to find after-school child care with your new elementary school schedule. Find out if there is an after-school program or community program(s) available at your school. To learn more about your after-school child care options, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These services are free and available to everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Access to child care continues to be challenging due to the impact of the pandemic. If you are experiencing a challenge finding after-school care, contact thread, <\/strong>or read thread\u2019s<\/strong>Coping with Challenges Finding Care<\/a> blog and visit thread\u2019s <\/strong>Difficulty Finding Care<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As of June 18, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends children ages 6 months and older get vaccinated against COVID-19. Talk to your pediatrician about any questions you have regarding getting your child vaccinated before school starts. Or learn more here<\/a> about the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine. Click here<\/a> to find a vaccination provider in Alaska near you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below are more resources to help your child and family ease into this exciting transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPreparing for Kindergarten<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Before School Starts<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
On the First Day of School<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
After School Child Care<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Vaccine Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Additional Resources<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n