Build Trust and Routine to Reduce Jitters 10 Ways to Prepare Your Child for Elementary School Written by Michaelanne Cangelosi, owner, Primrose School of Old Orchard This fall a new group of 5 and 6-year-olds will embark on a significant milestone of their educational journey – starting kindergarten or first grade. Whether you’ve been through years of preschool or not, the transition into “big kids’ school” can cause parents and children alike some first-day jitters. Kindergarten and first grade are full of excitement and … [Read more...]