Don't Fall Behind An Early Elementary School Parent's Guide Grades K-2 gives parents 31 simple ways to help young children learn how school works.
Kindergarten through second grade is not just about letters, numbers, reading, and math. It is also when children learn school behaviors: how to listen, wait, follow directions, separate at drop-off, try again after mistakes, ask for help, and move through daily routines.
This practical parent guide helps you teach those early school skills with calm routines, simple language, and small repeatable steps.
Inside, you'll find strategies to help your child:
Build predictable morning and bedtime routines
Handle drop-off with more calm
Follow one-step directions
Practice waiting, listening, and classroom behaviors
Make reading and practice time less stressful
Use "first, then" language
Ask for help with simple words
Recover from mistakes without shame
Build early routines before school gets harder
Also included:
Parent scripts
School readiness routines
A master strategy tracker
Child scripts
Parent email templates
A parent resource guide
This is a doing book, not just a reading book. Open it when you need help, try one strategy at a time, and keep what works.
For parents of children in kindergarten through second grade, this guide offers practical support one small routine at a time.
