What is School Readiness?

School readiness is the preparedness of young children to enter school ready to learn and succeed. It means that a child is ready to enter a social and educational-based environment and readiness is determined by a child’s physical, social, emotional, language and cognitive development. It encompasses the development of self-control, respect for others, a sense of confidence and competence, which is vital for success in kindergarten.

The role of preschool is to foster learning in a supportive environment and to assist the child in gaining the basic skills, behaviors, knowledge, and attitudes toward learning that will help the child succeed in kindergarten and beyond.

When children come to school ready to learn they develop habits and attitudes and perspectives that are much more likely to allow them to succeed in school and later to become responsible, productive members of society.