Many parents worry about whether their child is “ready” for preschool. Some wonder if their child should already be reading or writing. Others compare their child to peers and quietly worry they may be behind.
The truth is, school readiness is not a single skill or checklist of academic tasks. It is a combination of abilities that develop gradually and at different paces. Children who are ready for preschool are not necessarily those who know the most, but those who are prepared to learn, relate, and grow in a school environment.
This guide is meant to help parents understand readiness more fully—and more kindly.
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