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Book Introduction
More accurate than Mom Cafe and more reliable than YouTube
The real answer to kindergarten life!
This is a practical Q&A guide that answers only the most frequently asked questions from current teachers.
It alleviates the anxiety of parents who are about to enter kindergarten, the first school in their child's life, after having attended home childcare or daycare, guardians who have already sent their children to kindergarten but are still in a difficult situation due to unexpected situations, and new teachers who are at a loss as to how to answer parents' questions, and specifically addresses 76 realistic concerns from pre-school preparation to elementary school linkage.
It contains vivid and practical answers based on teachers' experiences to seemingly small but never-to-be-ignored questions such as potty training, friendships, transferring schools, and using digital devices.
This book will be a solid guide if kept by your child until he or she graduates from kindergarten.
The real answer to kindergarten life!
This is a practical Q&A guide that answers only the most frequently asked questions from current teachers.
It alleviates the anxiety of parents who are about to enter kindergarten, the first school in their child's life, after having attended home childcare or daycare, guardians who have already sent their children to kindergarten but are still in a difficult situation due to unexpected situations, and new teachers who are at a loss as to how to answer parents' questions, and specifically addresses 76 realistic concerns from pre-school preparation to elementary school linkage.
It contains vivid and practical answers based on teachers' experiences to seemingly small but never-to-be-ignored questions such as potty training, friendships, transferring schools, and using digital devices.
This book will be a solid guide if kept by your child until he or she graduates from kindergarten.
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index
Prologue: Kindergarten is school!
Chapter 1: Choosing and Starting a Kindergarten, Preparing for Admission
Q 01.
What do I need to know before starting kindergarten?
Q 02.
Is there any place other than Mom Cafe where I can get reliable information?
Q 03.
Which is better, a place with a large number of students or a place with a small number of students?
Q 04.
Among the kindergarten candidates, there is a '1-class kindergarten', but I am worried because it is small.
Q 05.
I'm worried that if I send my child to a mixed-age class, he will get hurt.
Q 06.
Preschools near home vs.
A kindergarten that is far away but I like, where should I go?
Q 07.
Can I preview the kindergarten classroom?
Q 08.
I got a waiting list number at my first choice kindergarten.
Can I wait?
Q 09.
Won't my child get bored if he or she only goes to one kindergarten?
Q 10.
What should I check if I go to orientation before admission?
Q 11.
I need a preschool tuition card.
Where do I apply?
Q 12.
What do I hear at the curriculum information session after I decide to enroll?
Chapter 2: Preschool Adaptation
Q 13.
How long will it take for my child to adjust to kindergarten? How can I help if they have difficulty?
Q 14.
I want to go back to the daycare I went to before starting kindergarten.
Q 15.
Every morning, he cries because he doesn't want to go to kindergarten.
Q 16.
My child has trouble waking up in the morning. Can we go home a little late?
Q 17.
I'm upset that I'm in a different class from my close friend.
Q 18.
My child keeps talking about his homeroom teacher from last year.
Q 19.
I think my child and I have a friend who fights often.
Q 20.
Bring home kindergarten toys.
There are also times when I try to take my favorite toy to kindergarten.
Q 21.
Are there child seats in school buses? I'm concerned about safety.
Q 22.
Still wearing diapers.
My child can't wipe himself after pooping. Can he be potty trained at kindergarten?
Chapter 3 A Day in Kindergarten
Q 23.
I'm curious about the kindergarten routine.
Q 24.
What is a play-based curriculum? How can we learn through play?
Q 25.
How are the locations and topics of field experience learning determined?
Q 26.
I wish kindergartens wouldn't use digital devices like tablets.
Q 27.
My child is a kindergartener. Will using digital content be effective?
Q 28.
Do I have to participate in kindergarten events like the school play?
Q 29.
What is the difference between a snack and a meal?
Q 30.
Do they teach Korean in kindergarten?
Q 31.
My workday ends at 6 p.m. Is there a place like a daycare center that provides childcare until the evening?
Q 32.
Can only dual-income families apply for after-school programs?
Q 33.
I'm curious about how the specialization program works.
Q 34.
Are the vacation periods different for each kindergarten?
Chapter 4 Learning in Kindergarten
Q 35.
Is it okay if I only read the same picture books?
Q 36.
Quickly give up on activities you're not confident in.
Q 37.
I can't express my thoughts and feelings.
Q 38.
My child bullies his friends and says mean things to them.
Q 39.
The child is lying
Q 40.
I think my child is masturbating.
Q 41.
Even if I want to poop at kindergarten, I hold it in and come home.
Q 42.
I learned bad words that I don't use at home.
Q 43.
My child has a cold.
My child is not feeling well. Should I send him to kindergarten?
Q 44.
How should I teach my child who doesn't clean up?
Q 45.
I have trouble using honorifics.
Chapter 5 Mom and Dad Going to Kindergarten
Q 46.
I'm upset because the teacher doesn't seem to like my child.
Q 47.
My child doesn't look good in the activity photos.
Q 48.
I noticed that my child was distracted during parent participation classes.
Q 49.
I don't think I get along well with my kindergarten friends.
Q 50.
I think I'm stressed out because my younger sibling was born.
Q 51.
Do you teach Korean and math from kindergarten until elementary school?
Q 52.
My homeroom teacher is a male teacher.
Q 53.
I want to join the Parents' Committee
Q 54.
I received a call saying my child hit a friend. What should I do?
Q 55.
Can I view CCTV footage at kindergarten?
Q 56.
I want to change kindergartens.
How do I transfer schools?
Q 57.
Does attendance count? What should I do about absences?
Q 58.
Are there any checklists or etiquette guidelines to know for face-to-face consultations?
Q 59.
I'm worried because my speech seems a little slower than my peers.
Q 60.
I have trouble pronouncing certain sounds. Can I correct them at home?
Q 61.
My child can't sit still for a moment. Does he have ADHD?
Q 62.
My child is a bit slow. I want to wait a little longer, but the teacher keeps recommending that he apply for special education.
Q 63.
My child has a disability, but I would like to be in the same class as non-disabled children.
Q 64.
Imitate the behavior of special education children I met at kindergarten.
Q 65.
What educational benefits does inclusive classrooms have for children without disabilities?
Q 66.
What are the benefits of being selected as a special education recipient?
Chapter 6 Graduating from Kindergarten and Entering Elementary School
Q 67.
What must I learn before I enroll?
Q 68.
What if my child needs to go to the bathroom during class?
Q 69.
Should I master Korean before entering elementary school?
Q 70.
What do children find most difficult when they first enter elementary school?
Q 71.
My child is anxious about starting elementary school and doesn't want to go. What should I do?
Q 72.
The child is timid.
Will you be able to adapt well?
Q 73.
What is the first day of the semester like for a first-year student?
Q 74.
How do the Spring School and Spring Program operate in elementary schools?
Q 75.
Can I call my homeroom teacher for advice?
Q 76.
What are the essential items needed for entering elementary school?
Epilogue: Kindergarten, the untold story
Chapter 1: Choosing and Starting a Kindergarten, Preparing for Admission
Q 01.
What do I need to know before starting kindergarten?
Q 02.
Is there any place other than Mom Cafe where I can get reliable information?
Q 03.
Which is better, a place with a large number of students or a place with a small number of students?
Q 04.
Among the kindergarten candidates, there is a '1-class kindergarten', but I am worried because it is small.
Q 05.
I'm worried that if I send my child to a mixed-age class, he will get hurt.
Q 06.
Preschools near home vs.
A kindergarten that is far away but I like, where should I go?
Q 07.
Can I preview the kindergarten classroom?
Q 08.
I got a waiting list number at my first choice kindergarten.
Can I wait?
Q 09.
Won't my child get bored if he or she only goes to one kindergarten?
Q 10.
What should I check if I go to orientation before admission?
Q 11.
I need a preschool tuition card.
Where do I apply?
Q 12.
What do I hear at the curriculum information session after I decide to enroll?
Chapter 2: Preschool Adaptation
Q 13.
How long will it take for my child to adjust to kindergarten? How can I help if they have difficulty?
Q 14.
I want to go back to the daycare I went to before starting kindergarten.
Q 15.
Every morning, he cries because he doesn't want to go to kindergarten.
Q 16.
My child has trouble waking up in the morning. Can we go home a little late?
Q 17.
I'm upset that I'm in a different class from my close friend.
Q 18.
My child keeps talking about his homeroom teacher from last year.
Q 19.
I think my child and I have a friend who fights often.
Q 20.
Bring home kindergarten toys.
There are also times when I try to take my favorite toy to kindergarten.
Q 21.
Are there child seats in school buses? I'm concerned about safety.
Q 22.
Still wearing diapers.
My child can't wipe himself after pooping. Can he be potty trained at kindergarten?
Chapter 3 A Day in Kindergarten
Q 23.
I'm curious about the kindergarten routine.
Q 24.
What is a play-based curriculum? How can we learn through play?
Q 25.
How are the locations and topics of field experience learning determined?
Q 26.
I wish kindergartens wouldn't use digital devices like tablets.
Q 27.
My child is a kindergartener. Will using digital content be effective?
Q 28.
Do I have to participate in kindergarten events like the school play?
Q 29.
What is the difference between a snack and a meal?
Q 30.
Do they teach Korean in kindergarten?
Q 31.
My workday ends at 6 p.m. Is there a place like a daycare center that provides childcare until the evening?
Q 32.
Can only dual-income families apply for after-school programs?
Q 33.
I'm curious about how the specialization program works.
Q 34.
Are the vacation periods different for each kindergarten?
Chapter 4 Learning in Kindergarten
Q 35.
Is it okay if I only read the same picture books?
Q 36.
Quickly give up on activities you're not confident in.
Q 37.
I can't express my thoughts and feelings.
Q 38.
My child bullies his friends and says mean things to them.
Q 39.
The child is lying
Q 40.
I think my child is masturbating.
Q 41.
Even if I want to poop at kindergarten, I hold it in and come home.
Q 42.
I learned bad words that I don't use at home.
Q 43.
My child has a cold.
My child is not feeling well. Should I send him to kindergarten?
Q 44.
How should I teach my child who doesn't clean up?
Q 45.
I have trouble using honorifics.
Chapter 5 Mom and Dad Going to Kindergarten
Q 46.
I'm upset because the teacher doesn't seem to like my child.
Q 47.
My child doesn't look good in the activity photos.
Q 48.
I noticed that my child was distracted during parent participation classes.
Q 49.
I don't think I get along well with my kindergarten friends.
Q 50.
I think I'm stressed out because my younger sibling was born.
Q 51.
Do you teach Korean and math from kindergarten until elementary school?
Q 52.
My homeroom teacher is a male teacher.
Q 53.
I want to join the Parents' Committee
Q 54.
I received a call saying my child hit a friend. What should I do?
Q 55.
Can I view CCTV footage at kindergarten?
Q 56.
I want to change kindergartens.
How do I transfer schools?
Q 57.
Does attendance count? What should I do about absences?
Q 58.
Are there any checklists or etiquette guidelines to know for face-to-face consultations?
Q 59.
I'm worried because my speech seems a little slower than my peers.
Q 60.
I have trouble pronouncing certain sounds. Can I correct them at home?
Q 61.
My child can't sit still for a moment. Does he have ADHD?
Q 62.
My child is a bit slow. I want to wait a little longer, but the teacher keeps recommending that he apply for special education.
Q 63.
My child has a disability, but I would like to be in the same class as non-disabled children.
Q 64.
Imitate the behavior of special education children I met at kindergarten.
Q 65.
What educational benefits does inclusive classrooms have for children without disabilities?
Q 66.
What are the benefits of being selected as a special education recipient?
Chapter 6 Graduating from Kindergarten and Entering Elementary School
Q 67.
What must I learn before I enroll?
Q 68.
What if my child needs to go to the bathroom during class?
Q 69.
Should I master Korean before entering elementary school?
Q 70.
What do children find most difficult when they first enter elementary school?
Q 71.
My child is anxious about starting elementary school and doesn't want to go. What should I do?
Q 72.
The child is timid.
Will you be able to adapt well?
Q 73.
What is the first day of the semester like for a first-year student?
Q 74.
How do the Spring School and Spring Program operate in elementary schools?
Q 75.
Can I call my homeroom teacher for advice?
Q 76.
What are the essential items needed for entering elementary school?
Epilogue: Kindergarten, the untold story
Detailed image
Into the book
When it comes to my child, no question is trivial.
The questions that arise as children and their caregivers adapt to a new institution help the entire family grow.
For teachers, seeing their students grow day by day is the greatest reward they can receive as educators.
There is a message we want to convey through this book.
Kindergarten is the ‘school’ where our children grow up.
Conflict and challenges are a constant presence in the kindergarten routine, and they are a source of nourishment for our children's growth.
--- From the "Prologue"
Adults also need to adapt as guardians who send their children to kindergarten.
Especially important during the process of a child adapting to a new environment is a calm and positive attitude from the caregiver.
Sending your child to a new, unseen place can be a source of anxiety and uncertainty.
However, because such anxiety can be directly transmitted to the child, the guardian must first comfort the child and help the child feel that kindergarten is a safe place.
When leaving for kindergarten, give your child a short, confident "farewell" like, "○○, have fun at kindergarten! Mom will pick you up later." or "I love you! Have fun with your teacher and friends, and see you at my house."
--- p.56~57, 「Q13.
How long will it take for my child to adjust to kindergarten? How can I help if he or she has difficulty?
You've graduated from diapers, but still struggle with post-excrement care? Many parents share the same concerns.
Each child develops at a different pace, so even if it is difficult for them to brush on their own right away, please practice step by step.
Especially for children under 48 months of age, wiping after bowel movements can be difficult due to physical limitations.
Because your arms are short, you may not be able to reach your buttocks with your hands, or you may not be able to recognize the exact location of your anus.
These difficulties are a natural part of development, so don't worry too much.
--- pp.85~89, 「Q22.
Still wearing diapers.
"If my child can't wipe himself after going to the bathroom, will they provide potty training at kindergarten?"
Teachers actively participate to clearly understand what children are learning through play and what the play means to them.
Interact with children, participate in play, and observe and interpret a variety of children's behaviors, including peer relationships.
For example, we examine what kind of play the child is currently playing, what friends the child interacts with while playing, what topics the child talks about, and whether there are any materials or resources needed to play.
Next, we observe, understand, support, and work together to determine whether conflicts arise with friends during play, whether interesting interests arise during play, and whether new learning occurs during play.
The questions that arise as children and their caregivers adapt to a new institution help the entire family grow.
For teachers, seeing their students grow day by day is the greatest reward they can receive as educators.
There is a message we want to convey through this book.
Kindergarten is the ‘school’ where our children grow up.
Conflict and challenges are a constant presence in the kindergarten routine, and they are a source of nourishment for our children's growth.
--- From the "Prologue"
Adults also need to adapt as guardians who send their children to kindergarten.
Especially important during the process of a child adapting to a new environment is a calm and positive attitude from the caregiver.
Sending your child to a new, unseen place can be a source of anxiety and uncertainty.
However, because such anxiety can be directly transmitted to the child, the guardian must first comfort the child and help the child feel that kindergarten is a safe place.
When leaving for kindergarten, give your child a short, confident "farewell" like, "○○, have fun at kindergarten! Mom will pick you up later." or "I love you! Have fun with your teacher and friends, and see you at my house."
--- p.56~57, 「Q13.
How long will it take for my child to adjust to kindergarten? How can I help if he or she has difficulty?
You've graduated from diapers, but still struggle with post-excrement care? Many parents share the same concerns.
Each child develops at a different pace, so even if it is difficult for them to brush on their own right away, please practice step by step.
Especially for children under 48 months of age, wiping after bowel movements can be difficult due to physical limitations.
Because your arms are short, you may not be able to reach your buttocks with your hands, or you may not be able to recognize the exact location of your anus.
These difficulties are a natural part of development, so don't worry too much.
--- pp.85~89, 「Q22.
Still wearing diapers.
"If my child can't wipe himself after going to the bathroom, will they provide potty training at kindergarten?"
Teachers actively participate to clearly understand what children are learning through play and what the play means to them.
Interact with children, participate in play, and observe and interpret a variety of children's behaviors, including peer relationships.
For example, we examine what kind of play the child is currently playing, what friends the child interacts with while playing, what topics the child talks about, and whether there are any materials or resources needed to play.
Next, we observe, understand, support, and work together to determine whether conflicts arise with friends during play, whether interesting interests arise during play, and whether new learning occurs during play.
--- pp.101~109, 「Q24.
What is a play-centered curriculum? How can we learn while playing?
What is a play-centered curriculum? How can we learn while playing?
Publisher's Review
Q&A on situations from kindergarten to first grade
More accurate than Mom Cafe and more reliable than YouTube
Hear real-world solutions from 12 current teachers!
“He cries every day because he doesn’t want to go to kindergarten.”
“I got a call saying that you hit a friend.”
“I’m not out of diapers yet. Can I send it to you?”
“It seems like you play all day, but what do you learn?”
"Ask Anything About Kindergarten" is a practical guidebook that helps parents and teachers understand and prepare for kindergarten life together, based on the real-life experiences of 12 current kindergarten and elementary school teachers who encounter it every day in the field.
It addresses the anxiety of parents (guardians) and children who are about to enter kindergarten, the child's first school in life, after going through home care or daycare, in a friendly tone as if talking face to face.
These days, parenting information is overflowing with sources of uncertain origin, such as Instagram posts, comments on mom cafes, responses from open AI programs, and even advice from acquaintances. This book presents 76 questions and answers to help you sort through the information and apply it to your child's unique characteristics.
The twelve authors are teachers belonging to the Early Childhood Education Team of the Teacher Creator Association, which was formed in 2021 under the belief that "all teachers in Korea are creators." Based on their extensive field experience and research accumulated across the country, they have selected and included the most frequently asked questions and cases that arise in the early childhood education field.
Live advice proven in the field
Refreshing answers to the growing pains of kindergarten for both parents and children.
The greatest appeal of this book is that current teachers clearly answer the question that parents hesitate to ask, "Can I even ask this kind of thing at kindergarten?"
It provides a rich and practical solution to difficult-to-ask questions and concerns, focusing on real-life situations, such as whether it is okay to send a child who is still in diapers to kindergarten, what to do when a child hits a friend or learns bad language that is not used at home, what to check when considering transferring schools, the reasons and effects of using digital devices in kindergarten, and how to help a child who is developing slowly.
The twelve authors of this book offer "proven, real-world advice."
It conveys an important message that even for children of the same age (months), the approach should be different depending on the growth environment, temperament, and parental values.
For example, rather than deciding on "how much a child should learn" before entering elementary school, it is recommended to focus on "how to observe my child and guide them according to their tendencies." It is also specifically pointed out that children who feel a sense of accomplishment by doing things on their own, even if it is a little slow, and children who feel satisfaction by learning at a faster pace than others should be treated differently.
From realistic advice that no matter how good the facilities or curriculum are, a long commute can cause fatigue in children, to specific conversation examples to help timid or socially challenged children, the book warmly and meticulously addresses key points that can easily be overlooked.
This is because the authors hope to present concrete solutions that can be put into practice immediately at home and in the classroom, rather than vague comfort or abstract advice.
Detailed information and checklists for immediate review
A must-read for parenting that you can keep by your side and read in a pinch.
This book includes essential information on websites such as the Yubo Integrated Site and Kindergarten Information, which are essential for preparing for kindergarten admission, along with URLs and QR codes.
We provide checklists for various situations, such as 'Choosing a Kindergarten' or 'Preparing Supplies for First Grade,' so that even readers who are short on time can easily check them.
In addition, it contains the theoretical background of the play-centered kindergarten curriculum and the latest trends in early childhood education, such as the recently implemented 'preschool and kindergarten integration policy,' making it useful not only for parents about to enroll their children in kindergarten but also for young teachers building their careers.
If you are a reader considering kindergarten enrollment, or a parent raising a child, you will keep this book by your side from the moment you open "Ask Anything About Kindergarten" until your child's graduation day.
More accurate than Mom Cafe and more reliable than YouTube
Hear real-world solutions from 12 current teachers!
“He cries every day because he doesn’t want to go to kindergarten.”
“I got a call saying that you hit a friend.”
“I’m not out of diapers yet. Can I send it to you?”
“It seems like you play all day, but what do you learn?”
"Ask Anything About Kindergarten" is a practical guidebook that helps parents and teachers understand and prepare for kindergarten life together, based on the real-life experiences of 12 current kindergarten and elementary school teachers who encounter it every day in the field.
It addresses the anxiety of parents (guardians) and children who are about to enter kindergarten, the child's first school in life, after going through home care or daycare, in a friendly tone as if talking face to face.
These days, parenting information is overflowing with sources of uncertain origin, such as Instagram posts, comments on mom cafes, responses from open AI programs, and even advice from acquaintances. This book presents 76 questions and answers to help you sort through the information and apply it to your child's unique characteristics.
The twelve authors are teachers belonging to the Early Childhood Education Team of the Teacher Creator Association, which was formed in 2021 under the belief that "all teachers in Korea are creators." Based on their extensive field experience and research accumulated across the country, they have selected and included the most frequently asked questions and cases that arise in the early childhood education field.
Live advice proven in the field
Refreshing answers to the growing pains of kindergarten for both parents and children.
The greatest appeal of this book is that current teachers clearly answer the question that parents hesitate to ask, "Can I even ask this kind of thing at kindergarten?"
It provides a rich and practical solution to difficult-to-ask questions and concerns, focusing on real-life situations, such as whether it is okay to send a child who is still in diapers to kindergarten, what to do when a child hits a friend or learns bad language that is not used at home, what to check when considering transferring schools, the reasons and effects of using digital devices in kindergarten, and how to help a child who is developing slowly.
The twelve authors of this book offer "proven, real-world advice."
It conveys an important message that even for children of the same age (months), the approach should be different depending on the growth environment, temperament, and parental values.
For example, rather than deciding on "how much a child should learn" before entering elementary school, it is recommended to focus on "how to observe my child and guide them according to their tendencies." It is also specifically pointed out that children who feel a sense of accomplishment by doing things on their own, even if it is a little slow, and children who feel satisfaction by learning at a faster pace than others should be treated differently.
From realistic advice that no matter how good the facilities or curriculum are, a long commute can cause fatigue in children, to specific conversation examples to help timid or socially challenged children, the book warmly and meticulously addresses key points that can easily be overlooked.
This is because the authors hope to present concrete solutions that can be put into practice immediately at home and in the classroom, rather than vague comfort or abstract advice.
Detailed information and checklists for immediate review
A must-read for parenting that you can keep by your side and read in a pinch.
This book includes essential information on websites such as the Yubo Integrated Site and Kindergarten Information, which are essential for preparing for kindergarten admission, along with URLs and QR codes.
We provide checklists for various situations, such as 'Choosing a Kindergarten' or 'Preparing Supplies for First Grade,' so that even readers who are short on time can easily check them.
In addition, it contains the theoretical background of the play-centered kindergarten curriculum and the latest trends in early childhood education, such as the recently implemented 'preschool and kindergarten integration policy,' making it useful not only for parents about to enroll their children in kindergarten but also for young teachers building their careers.
If you are a reader considering kindergarten enrollment, or a parent raising a child, you will keep this book by your side from the moment you open "Ask Anything About Kindergarten" until your child's graduation day.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: November 17, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 312 pages | 428g | 135*200*18mm
- ISBN13: 9791194148449
- ISBN10: 1194148441
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