School Readiness & Early Child Development

The definition of school readiness is decided by each state. Entrance screening tools are usually adopted by the state in order to determine each child's readiness level according to five readiness domains: 

1. Cognitive/general knowledge: A child's ability to think logically, apply mathematical reasoning, and to use creative thinking skills

2. Language/communication: A child's use of vocabulary and listening skills to communicate

3. Physical well-being and motor development: A child's ability to use large and small muscle movements; the level of healthcare a child receives

4. Approaches to learning: A child's interest in and attitude toward learning

5. Social-emotional development: how a child relates to peers and others in the environment; how well a child adapts to new situations and people; a child's ability to self-regulate own emotions

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Videos on Kindergarten Readiness

Kindergarten Readiness Checklist

 

 

Ready for Kindergarten-- Official Film

 

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Videos on Early Childhood Development

The Importance of Talking and Language in the Home-- Too Small to Fail

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Helpful Links

Get Ready to Read!, Establishing School Readiness

Kentucky Governor's Office of Early Childhood, Kentucky's Early Childhood Profiles

KIDS COUNT, Full Report: Findings from the National School Readiness Indicators Initiative

Jefferson County Public Schools, School Readiness and Your Child

National Association for the Education of Young Children, NAEYC Position on School Readiness

Zero to Three, ZERO TO THREE is a national nonprofit organization that provides parents, professionals and policymakers the knowledge and the know-how to nurture early development.

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Ages & Stages of Development 

R. Lynn Baker, 2014