school readiness
Ready for class
School readiness refers to a child's preparedness to succeed in a formal educational environment, typically kindergarten.
It encompasses cognitive skills like recognizing letters and numbers, but also social and emotional development—the ability to follow instructions, interact with peers, and manage basic self-care.
The preschool program focuses on school readiness skills.
The concept is somewhat contested, as definitions vary and some argue it places too much emphasis on academic preparation at the expense of play-based learning.
- literacyAbility to read, write
- letter recognitionDistinguishing written alphabet symbols
- numeracyAbility with figures
- language acquisitionDeveloping communication ability
- following directionsAdhering to given instructions
self-regulation · sitting still · early childhood education · parental involvement · fine motor skills · tying shoes · raising hand · preschool · adaptability · socioeconomic status · problem-solving · resilience · cultural influences · kindergarten · gross motor skills · cognitive development · attention span · emotional expression
- developmentgrowth, progress, advancement, expansion, improvement
- parentinggentle parenting, child, mom, children, kids
- Basic Educationkindergarten, preschool, K-12, basic education, basic reading
- preschoolpreschool, pre-K, pre-k, play-based, kindergarten
- family educationhomeschooling, homework help, tutoring, reading aloud, bedtime stories
- kindergartenkindergarten, kindergarten curriculum, kindergarten teachers, kindergarten enrollment, gifts
school readinessdevelopmental delay
Slower-than-typical milestone achievement
unpreparedness · immaturity · delayed development · underprepared · ill-prepared