Starting kindergarten is a big milestone! Let's get your child ready for that first day.
Being “ready” isn’t about perfection — it’s about building confidence, sparking curiosity, and teaching independence to take those first steps away from home.
Every child develops at their own pace. Here are some areas to help your child prepare.
- Social and Emotional Readiness
- Independence on Simple Acts
- (i.e. using the restroom independently, recognizing their own backpack and belongings)
- Language and Early Literacy
- Early Math and Thinking Skills
- Fine Gross and Motor Skills
You are smart to be thinking about preparing for Kindergarten. Take it one step further with our free Kindergarten Readiness Guide.
Ready to conquer the school car line?
A smooth arrival starts before you ever leave home!
A few simple habits can make a big difference for every family:
- Have backpacks and uniforms ready
- Practice getting in and out of the car at home
- Say goodbyes before reaching the curb
- Turn child locks OFF
- Pull all the way forward
- Put the phone away and stay focused
When everyone does their part, we can keep the line moving, reduce wait times, and most importantly, help every student arrive safely and ready to learn.
Let's work together to make Day 1—and every day after—a great start!
Promote Independence with the UnbuckleMe Tool!
The UnbuckleMe tool can help children who are developmentally ready gain independence by making it easier to unbuckle their own 5-point harness when it's time to get out of the car. Designed to reduce the force needed to release the buckle, it helps little hands manage the harness more easily while encouraging independence and confidence. Children should always remain buckled correctly throughout the ride and only unbuckle after the vehicle is safely parked and an adult says it's okay.
