kindergarten readiness
YOU are your learner's first and most important teacher! You set your learner's foundation for formal education by developing independence, confidence, and enthusiasm for learning.
Here are some ways you can help your learner right now
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Kindergarten schedule
Parents often wonder what their child will do in kindergarten. This is a sample of what your learner's day might look like.
WA Kids for caregivers
WA Kids Frequently Asked Questions
Washington Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills (WaKIDS) is a transition process that helps to ensure a successful start to the K-12 experience and connect the key adults in a child’s life. This data helps inform state and district-level decisions about education policy and investments, and classroom decisions about individualized learning.
Characteristics of Children Entering Kindergarten
Additional resources
Fife School District Kindergarten Information Night Slides