The Kindergarten Train

As the time for Kindergarten approaches many parents are filled with happiness, anticipation and perhaps a little bit of anxiety as they wonder if their child is truly ready to enter school. The Kindergarten Train provides answers parents are looking for. Every child is unique, each with their own gifts and challenges and preparing for Kindergarten will be different for each family.

The Kindergarten Train is a small book that answers big problems. If you are questioning keeping your child in pre-school for another year, enrolling them in a developmental kindergarten program or moving forward to a formal kindergarten classroom, you'll find helpful insights to assist you with your decision making.

Filled with strategies to help your child to be ready for their next step, The Kindergarten Train also provides techniques for building independent, responsible, kids who are ready to face academic, social and emotional school challenges. Knowing that every meaningful conversation between a parent and child can begin with the reading of a good book, Wilhelm includes numerous story book recommendations. Whether you want to prep your child for kindergarten, discuss ways to support their independence and values through chores or deal with a tantrum or two Wilhelm has recommended stories to pave your way to powerful conversations.