Kindergarten Questions: 31 Days to Calm Nerves, Build Confidence, and Get Ready for School
By Dr. Peter Fogarty
Starting kindergarten is a huge milestone-not just for children, but for parents too. Kindergarten Questions is the ultimate parent-child guide designed to turn nervous "what ifs?" into confident "I've got this!"
This book is a 31-day step-by-step question-and-answer journey that prepares both the child and parent emotionally, socially, and practically for the first day of school. Every day features one real question children often ask before starting kindergarten-questions like:
"Will you leave me there?"
"What if I miss you?"
"What if someone is mean to me?"
"Can I bring something that reminds me of you?"
"What if I don't understand what the teacher says?"
Each daily entry offers a child-centered, emotionally smart answer-written in a warm and reassuring tone-plus tips for parents on how to respond calmly, confidently, and consistently.
This book doesn't lecture. It connects, soothes, and empowers. Whether your child is excited, anxious, shy, curious, or a mix of it all, Kindergarten Questions gives you the words and the tools to navigate this important transition together.
What Makes This Book Different?31 Real Kindergarten Questions Answered
These aren't generic talking points. These are the actual questions kids ask in the days or weeks leading up to school-and each one is handled with empathy, clarity, and child-ready language.
Parent Coaching Without the Jargon
Each question is followed by a gentle parent section offering simple strategies to stay calm, connected, and confident-even if you're feeling nervous too.
Builds Resilience Through Routine
Just 5-10 minutes a day builds a powerful emotional rhythm, allowing children to slowly process the change and feel in control.
Includes Goodbye Ritual Planning and First Day Tools
The book closes with printables and guides to help your child create a goodbye ritual, pack a comfort item, and feel celebrated as they begin school.
Ideal for Parents, Caregivers, Teachers & Counselors
Use it at home, in kindergarten readiness programs, preschool transitions, or for emotional coaching and SEL.
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Whether your child is starting kindergarten in a few weeks or months, this book helps you both move from uncertainty to confidence-one day, one question at a time.
Kindergarten Questions isn't just a book. It's a daily ritual of calm, comfort, and connection-so that when the big day comes, both you and your child are truly ready.