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Kindergarten readiness: Help your child prepare
Why is kindergarten readiness important?
How can I tell if my child is ready for kindergarten?
Are there benefits to delaying a child's enrollment in kindergarten?
What can I do to help my child succeed in kindergarten?
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What is school readiness?
Readiness testing
Delayed enrollment
What is the parent's role in school readiness?
Why is kindergarten readiness important?
Kindergarten marks the start of a child's formal education. A child's first school experiences can influence the way he or she relates to others for the rest of life. For example, success or failure at this stage can affect a child's well-being, self-esteem and motivation. As a result, it's important to make sure that when your child begins school he or she is developmentally ready to learn and participate in classroom activities.
