Preschool Readiness Guide: Is Your Child Ready?
A practical guide for families preparing for preschool, pre-K, or kindergarten without turning readiness into a pass-fail score.
School transitions involve communication, routines, relationships, motor skills, self-care, curiosity, early literacy and math, and the supports available in the setting. No single checklist can predict how an individual child will adjust or succeed.
Inside the guide
- Whole-child areas to notice before a school transition
- Questions about routines, participation, communication, independence, and support
- Ways to practice everyday school-life routines gently at home
- Questions to ask teachers or programs before enrollment
- Planning prompts for children who need accommodations, sensory support, language support, or extra transition time
Readiness belongs to the setting too
A child should not carry the entire burden of being “ready.” Classrooms and programs also have a responsibility to support developmental variation, disability, language differences, and different prior experiences.
This guide supports planning and conversation. It does not certify school readiness, rank developmental domains, or predict academic outcomes.
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