What to Expect in Kindergarten

My son will soon be starting kindergarten. He believes that school will be a hard trial because he saw his sister doing so much reading this year in first grade. We've said that it will be fun. What more can we do? -- Wondering
Answer: Your son is probably confusing what children are expected to do in kindergarten with what he saw his sister doing in first grade. He might think that he has to start reading right away. Do you know any children who have just completed kindergarten, or a kindergarten teacher who could describe the good experiences he will be having in kindergarten? If so, have him talk to them. This will give him a positive view of kindergarten. Also, if he could visit the kindergarten room, he would see all the fun things in the room.