{"id":37575,"date":"2021-08-04T17:09:37","date_gmt":"2021-08-05T01:09:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging2.threadalaska.org\/thread-blog\/get-ready-for-kindergarten-3\/"},"modified":"2021-08-04T17:09:37","modified_gmt":"2021-08-05T01:09:37","slug":"get-ready-for-kindergarten-3","status":"publish","type":"thread-blog","link":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/thread-blog\/get-ready-for-kindergarten-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Ready for Kindergarten"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Alaska\u2019s schools start in a few weeks and families with children entering Kindergarten are already beginning to prepare. With COVID-19, families are learning to adjust to changing conditions, but by working together, this can still be an exciting time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety First<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Once again, schools are working to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by requiring various safety measures. Since kindergartners aren\u2019t old enough to get vaccinated, it\u2019s imperative that families work closely with their new school and teacher to ensure your child has a smooth and safe transition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status. Check out CDC\u2019s key takeaways and guidance for kindergartners and schools here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prepare for Kindergarten<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Starting school can be stressful for families. The National Association for the Education of Young Children<\/a> has developed a general help list to better prepare your child for kindergarten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before School Starts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n