00:00It's true that skills that kids practice at home can lead to success in the classroom.
00:05And as we creep closer to the start of a new school year, here are some things teachers
00:09wish parents would do to prepare their kids for this annual transition.
00:15First, teachers say you should cut the screen time and read more often.
00:19The co-founder of We Tutor Young Minds told HuffPost, quote, it's a great way to boost
00:24their reading skills and enjoy some quality time together.
00:28Teachers say you should also encourage independence.
00:31If you have an incoming kindergartner, it's important the child can use the bathroom on
00:35their own and knows how to do small things like open food packaging.
00:39HuffPost knows that doing chores at home can prepare kids for classroom responsibilities
00:44such as being a line leader.
00:46It's essential for kids to know how to advocate for themselves, meaning ask for help if they
00:50are sick, lost, need help with schoolwork, or help resolving a peer conflict.
00:56And finally, be sure to teach them kindness and exemplify ways to implement it.
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