![]() I also believe kindergarten readiness is not an “either-or situation.” It’s not “either I focus on academics OR I focus on social skills.” That’s how I teach my virtual preschool students and my own kids at home. I believe kids learn best through hands-on, multi-sensory, PLAYful activities. If you’re a member of my email community or you’ve read any of my previous blog posts, you know that’s not my message. Should you be drilling them with alphabet flashcards and addition worksheets seven nights a week? Now does that mean your child needs to be reading chapter books or solving 3-digit subtraction problems to be “kindergarten ready?” That is 100% true when it comes to kindergarten readiness. Have you heard the saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure?” These learning gaps are hard to close and usually require lots of money (through private tutoring or money schools pay for interventionists) and lots of time, which means many kids will never successfully close them. And one last one that is especially heartbreaking… 66% of 4th graders can’t read proficiently.According to the First Five Years Fund, there’s an 82% chance a child will master basic skills by age 11 when they enter kindergarten ready for school, as opposed to a 45% chance for kids who are not ready when they enter.It’s also estimated that 40% of students entering kindergarten are behind (and since 4 million students enter kindergarten each year, that’s A LOT of students).That means 90% of brain development occurs BEFORE kindergarten. Researchers estimate that 80% of brain development is complete by age 3 and 90% is complete by age 5.Here are a few stats that show just how important early childhood education is: There’s overwhelming evidence that shows kids who enter kindergarten behind are likely to remain behind throughout school (and beyond). ![]() Want to see our favorite books for the first day of kindergarten? Check out this post! WHAT DOES THE RESEARCH SAY? I’m here to guide you through this journey so you and your little one have an amazing experience!īut before we dive in, let’s see what the research tells us about the importance of being prepared for kindergarten. I know the skills teachers would love students to have AND I’ve lived through the experience of sending my daughter off to kindergarten. This KINDERGARTEN READINESS BLOG SERIES will cover everything you need to know to help your child have a seamless transition to kindergarten, both academically AND socially.Īs a preschool teacher and mom of 2, I’ve been on both sides of the transition to kindergarten, and I’m here to help! If you’re wondering what skills your child needs to master before the first day of school, or what you can do at home to prepare them, keep reading! It’s true that time speeds up when you’re a parent, but ready or not, kindergarten is coming! ![]() One minute you’re holding your newborn baby and soaking in all those cuddles, and the next minute you’re googling “kindergarten readiness” and trying not to panic at the thought of letting your sweet baby go. ![]() Thinking about kindergarten readiness can be an overwhelming experience, especially if you’re sending your oldest child off to kindergarten for the first time.
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