Kindergarten to Second Grade

Excitement and apprehension -- feelings shared by you and your child during those first few months of school. Now, more than ever, you are sharing with others the responsiblity for helping your child grow.

Here are some of the milestones your 5- to 8-year-old will soon encounter:

• Trying to please you and teachers
• Learning self-control -- or at least getting better at it -- but still getting upset
• Thinking aloud during play
• Wanting desperately to win
• Explaining things
• Making "best friends."