Kindergarten Readiness

Two questions parents often have regarding kindergarten are: “Is my child ready?” and “How best should we prepare?”

Children develop at different rates, but school ready children should be able to demonstrate a basic level of social and academic knowledge, skills, and behaviors. The list in the link below identifies some of the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviors that will help your child be prepared for the transition to kindergarten.

These are the state health requirements for rising kindergarteners published by the Virginia Department of Health.

We hope these suggestions are helpful as you prepare your child to embark on this exciting journey.