Essential Skills for Preschool through Second Grade
Whether your child is starting school for the very first time or is excited to be returning, you want to help make the transition as easy as possible. These readiness checklists provide roadmaps of essential skills that kids need to thrive in school. These include language and literacy, early math, social-emotional development, and more. Celebrating achieved milestones helps build a child’s self-esteem and gets them ready for the classroom. You can also identify areas where your child might need extra support. This can help you address any issues that might otherwise make school more challenging. With your love, support, and encouragement, your child will feel confident and excited when they head off to school.
Entering Preschool
Starting preschool is an exciting milestone! This Preschool Readiness Checklist pinpoints some common cognitive, social, and language skills that help children thrive in preschool. Read more about preschool readiness, including tips and suggestions for supporting your child across these important milestones.
Entering Kindergarten
Our Kindergarten Readiness Checklist offers a quick review of the various cognitive and language skills that are important for a positive learning experience. Find out more about kindergarten readiness, including ideas and ways you can help your child meet these key milestones.
Entering 1st Grade
First grade is a year of big academic and social growth! Our First Grade Readiness Checklist reviews the skills that are important for a positive learning experience. Discover more about first grade readiness and how you can help your child reach these key milestones.
Entering 2nd Grade
Second grade is a time for building skills and confidence! This Second Grade Readiness Checklist reviews the skills that are most useful for a positive learning experience.
Whether going to school for the first time or going back to school, you can ease anxiety and spark excitement by reading some great first-day-of-school books together. You can also make a checklist of your own by having questions ready for back-to-school night or get ready to navigate the first parent-teacher conferences. And remember, whatever your child’s age or stage of development, with your support and encouragement, they’ll be ready to for their next big adventure at school.
