Reclaim your empty attic for storage space by adding a set of pull-down stairs - an attic ladder. Not only are they an economical solution to your storage problems, they can usually be installed in a day, using basic tools and materials.
That all-important first-day-of-school outfit is hanging in the closet, and the snack you've made to share with the class is wrapped and ready to go. The first day of preschool has arrived, and it's time for your child to begin an educational journey that will last nearly two decades.
At kindergarten, plan to spend a minimum of 20 minutes daily reading aloud to your child. At 1st grade, stretch the time to 30 minutes, and once your child is beginning to read on her own, use some of the time to listen to her read. You can also engage in shared reading in which you take turns reading from a book. By the time your child is in 2nd and 3rd grade, you can begin to read chapter books aloud, encouraging your child to build mental pictures of what you are reading.