Welcome to “The Parent’s Guide to Public School” where we discuss how to help your child succeed in public education. My name is Miriam Brown. In addition to my teaching certificate, I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a Master’s in Curriculum and instruction. I spent the last decade as a public school teacher and I want to give you insider tips on how to help you prepare your preschooler to do well in a system that might otherwise fail them.
Get Ready to Read and Write
- Rhyming Games
- Bedtime Stories
- Saying and Hearing Letter Sounds
- Reading the Letters
- Holding a Pencil and Writing Your Name
Get Ready for Math
Get Ready for Art
Get Ready to Get Along
- Listening and Following Directions
- Boredom Tolerance
- Becoming Independent
- Learn Your Address and Phone Number

