Kindergarten Readiness Resources

 

Kindergarten Readiness Resources

Simple, parent-friendly tools to help your child grow confident, curious, and ready to learn.

Welcome! Here you’ll find a free printable Kindergarten Readiness Checklist plus curated, trusted resources from early childhood experts. Every link includes a short description so you know exactly what you’re clicking—no guessing, no overwhelm. Learning should feel simple, joyful, and doable in everyday routines, and these tools are here to support you every step of the way.

Download: Kindergarten Readiness Checklist (Free)

Use this printable checklist to track everyday skills—social-emotional, independence, early language, and number sense—without pressure or rigid benchmarks.

📋 Download the Checklist (PDF)

Tip: Print and bring to preschool conferences, or keep on the fridge to celebrate progress!

Trusted External Resources

Explore evidence-informed guides from respected organizations. Links use descriptive text so you know exactly what you’ll find.

• American Association of Pediatrics — “Is Your Child Ready for School?”
  Practical, pediatrician-approved guidance on social-emotional skills, independence, and routines that support a smooth start.
• CDC — Developmental Milestones (Birth–5)
  Age-by-age milestone checklists and the free Milestone Tracker app to observe growth over time.
• NAEYC — Readiness & Play-Based Learning
  Articles that emphasize the whole child approach: social-emotional development, language, and learning through play.
• Head Start — School Readiness
  Frameworks and family tools that show how early routines, relationships, and experiences prepare children for school.
• Understood.org — What Kindergarten Readiness Really Means
  Clear, parent-friendly explanations with practical ways to build readiness at home.
• Reading Rockets — Starting School & Early Literacy
  Tips for building language, print awareness, and the love of reading—key pillars of readiness.

Note: External links are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement.

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