As a parent, you are your child’s first and most important teacher. Help your child learn while having fun!  Everyday moments are a great time for learning. Click the topics on the side menu for simple daily activities to help your child grow and learn.

Child development experts generally believe children are “ready” for school when they have specific skills and information that will help them succeed. They…

  • Are excited about learning.
  • Are able to work with others.
  • Are able to manage own emotions and behavior.
  • Are familiar with books, letters, sounds, shapes, colors, and numbers.
  • Take care of their personal needs, such as putting on a coat or going to the bathroom.
  • Follow simple directions.
  • Stay focused on an activity for 15 minutes or more.
  • Do large and small muscle activities, such as cut with scissors or ride a tricycle/bicycle.

These two tools have excellent information on how to help your child start school ready to succeed:

Click these links for local information about what it means to be kindergarten-ready:

Here is the WA Department of Early Learning kindergarten readiness brochure