Parents can do many things now, to make sure their children will do well when they go to school later on. Floor freedom– children who do well in school are allowed to explore by crawling and walking in a safe environment. They are not kept in cribs, high chairs, walkers, or swings all day.
Language– children who do well in school are talked to by adults who explain and expand on things. For example, the child might say, “Doggie” and the parent will answer, “Yes, it’s a big brown dog and he’s wagging his tail.”
Outings– children who do well in school have been taken places like the grocery store, post office, fair, and park.
Just enough help– children who do well in school have parents who give them just enough help, but not too much help. For example, parents might put chairs together so an early walker can hold onto them while walking. As the child gets better, the parent will move the chairs apart a bit, making it just a little bit harder.

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