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District 15 Perspectives I Preparing Your Child For Kindergarten " Kindergarten teachers ex­ pect slightly different things of their new pupils, depending on bow many nave been to nursery school and how old they are. But if your 5-year-old can pass this checklist, he should be for a happy and suc- beginning in any kin­ dergarten: Is your child sure of his own identity? Does he know his first and last names, parents' names, address, and telephone number? Can he recognize his own name on labels? Can he manage his own clothing? Can he button his coftt, zip his jacket, put on his boots? (You can help by buying clothing with simple fastenings and boots big enough to slide over nonskid shoe soles.) Does he know how to use a han- dkerchief-and will when he needs one? Can he tie his own shoes? (Teachers don't insist cm tying skill, but they count as blessings the 5-year-olds who can.) Does your child feel com­ fortable and familiar with the clothes hell wear to school? His sense of strangeness will be even greater if you send him off to school the first day in still new shoes and unbending new blue Jeans. (Have you checked with mothers of last year's kindergartners to be sure your offspring's clothes will conform to your school's current norms? Your youngster will feel out of place and may be teased if he isn't dressed like his new classmates.) Does your child know how to take care of his physical needs at school? Have you taught him how tp drink from a fountain, use a public bathroom, cover a sneeze, and wash his hands effectively? Has your child had the required physical exam? Are his sight and hearing normal? Are his immunizations up to date? If your child is to walk to school, has he practiced going over the route with you-finally piloting you there in safety? Have you taught him to look both ways before-crossing the street-and does he, always and automatically? If you live in an area without sidewalks, have you taught your youngster how to^MfcaaMHn a street? If your youngster will take a bus to school, does lie know where to board it? Have you briefed him 1 on proper passenger behavior and stressed safe conduct while waiting for the bus? Does he know what to do if he should miss his bus at either end of the line? Have you taught your child not to talk to strangers, in­ cluding women and teen-agers, and what to do if he is ap­ proached by a stranger? Teaching a child to be wary of strangers is an unhappy necessity of our times. Does your youngster know how to guard against playground accidents? Does he stay clear of the sweep of swings when other children are using them? Can he get off a teeter-totter properly? Does he know he shouldn't try to run up a slide or stand too close to a baseball batter? Does your 5-year-old have elementary social skills ap­ propriate for his age? Has he learned to take turns, play fairly, cooperate, and share on the playground? Can he stand up for his own rights? Will he listen, without interrupting? Follow directions? Play without fighting? Does he use "please" and "thank you" without reminders? Does your child have at least one friend who will be in his class this fall? If not, you still have time to canvass the neigh­ borhood and arrange some play time for him with at least one other new classmate. Having a friend to go with the first morning or afternoon does much to ease the transition and eliminate emotional parting scenes. Does your youngster expect to like his teacher? Will he feel free to ask her for help? Has your offspring had ex­ perience being away from home for short periods of time- in nursery school, summer day camp, or visiting friends-so he is beginning to be independent of you? Have you helped prepare your child's mind for the learning he'll do in school? Have you encouraged him to discover the excitement and pleasure of learning, and have you been enthusiastic about what he has discovered? Do you make it a point to converse with your youngster whenever you can-while you're driving, doing housework, eating mails? Do, you listen seriously and with respect to his opinions? Do you try to answer his questions? Hve you encouraged your offspring to enjoy using numbers? to see relationships like"more than," "less than," and "equal to"? to distinguish geometric shapes? None of this is required for kindergarten, but it will help make formal learning much easier in school Lakemoor-Lilymoor Alma Hueckstaedt 385-5689 Concerned Response To Auto Mishap Ton! and Joe Yerke had a very enlightening experience regarding the concern and interest in their welfare following the automobile ac­ cident they were involved in July 30. They have received many many cards, phone calls and get well wishes from not only friends but from nodding acquaintances also. To quote Ton! "It's a shame it takes a severe happening like this to bring people together and show an interest in one another". LADIES LEAGUE Following the Aug. 3 meeting, members of the Ladies league held their social time with the following prize winners, first, Sophie Pater- son; second, Carol Voelke; third, Lu Gravenstuk; the booby prize went to Julia Krause. The hostesses were Ann Brzezinski and Mildred Nejedly. _ BIRTHDAYS Belated wishes go out to the following, even though they have already celebrated their big day, to Ann Brzezinski. Marge Peak and Roland Zabroski. They blew out the candles on their cakes Aug. 10, to Rose Hulsey and Buddy FTeeman who celebrated Aug. to Robert Gurske Aug. 13, * to Ruth Freeman, her day is Aug. 14, and she will i celebrated on Aug. 12,13, Right, Ruth? .t wishes to those who j up and coming birthdays. Marion Leske and Irene nton who share Aug. 20, to ra Nejedly Aug. 21, to Ida who will become 94 years young Aug. 22, and to Edna O'DonneU Aug. 24. ANNIVERSARIES Two couples have already celebrated another year of married life. They are Mike and Phyllis Odarczenko. Their anniversary was Aug. 10. Also Bob and Evelyn Dawdy who celebrated Aug- 13. Dave and Virgie Eggert were married two years ago Aug. 22. Andreas and Alyce Kowal will be celebrating Aug. 24. I hope each couple will add many years to the count they now have. HOME FROM HOSPITAL Our grandson, Chad, is home and recovering very well. He spent a week and a half in Children's Memorial hospital in Chicago whAre he underwent surgery July 28. Chad is the son of "Dutch" and Nancy Hueckstaedt of Lilymoor. Friends and neighbors will be very happy to know that Sally Rogers is now at home following a stay in McHenry hospital and a brief stay in the Crystal Pines Nursing home. What's The Care? Pat's teacher wrote to his mother: "Pat is a bright boy, but he seems to spend all his time thinking about girls." Mom wrote back: "If you find a cure, let me know, I'm having the same trouble with his father." and build h& enthusiasm for new ideas and discoveries. Have you helped your child learn to listen-to directions, to an adult who is talking, to a story, to his friends, to what music suggests? Do you ever play listening games with him or help him try to isolate and identify particular sounds, such as a bird's call or a helicopter's flutter? Do you help him enjoy learning new words and show enthusiasm when he uses them himself? Have you answered his questions about printed letters? No kindergarten ex­ pects a child to learn to read, but the more he knows about language, both verbal and written, the easier reading will be for him whenever it's taught. Has your child had ample opportunity to be creative? Has he had art materials such as fingerpaints, poster paints, colored chalks, paper, clay, and crayons to use? Is your child convinced that, even tho he may encounter some difficulties, school will be one of the most exciting ex­ periences of his life and that you are confident he will succeed happily in this big adventure? If so, you will have done your best to get him ready for the first of many happy and suc­ cessful years in school. PAGE 21-PLAINDEALER -WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 17, !t77 S A V E T H I M C C W A Y • S A V E T H E M C C n JIWIL W A Y * S A V E T H E } MERCHANDISE CLEARANCE CENTER * DIVISION OF JEWEL DIRECT MARKETING 301 VI. Virginia St. CRYSTAL LAKE •1S455 0J33 MM.. lues. 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Wed. Thurs., Fri. 9 a.m.-l p.ffl Sit 9 i.j.JLpi" Sun. 10 a.m. 5 p.m OLD FASHION DAYS Rt 14 Viriinia St lewel Sale Days Thure. Auq. 18 thru Tues. Auq. 23 -WHILE QUANTITIES LAST- « FARMER'S ALMANAC COMPLETE .... * MdKMY MFNII AND 385-8808 2 MILES NORTH MCHU AHU ON ROUTE 31 DEEP DISH PIZZA CMH^OVTS BACK TO SCHOOL SOUND SALE ENTERTAINMENT TUES. THRU SAT.! 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