Square One: A Division of the Virginia Business Coalition on Health.
Entering School Ready to Read/Learn
What does it take for a child to enter school ready to learn?
Preschool and Kindergarten Collaboration
- Open doors of communication between preschool and kindergarten teachers, directors, and elementary school principals
- Communication of kindergarten expectations to preschools that serve as feeders to local elementary schools; collaboration on decisions of what children need to learn during the preschool years
- Proper documentation of children's growth and development
Parent Education/Training
- Affordable training for parents offered by reputable agencies at convenient times (working, stay-at-home, and high need) that educates parents on how to get their children READY TO LEARN for school
- Creation of alliances with local hospitals and businesses to spread awareness of the importance of school readiness
- Encouragement of parents to develop a love of learning within their families
- Access to available community resource and training guides for parents
