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School Readiness 

Learning begins at birth. A parent is a child’s first teacher.  All children are unique.  Their development is generally predictable.  However, not every child develops at the same rate. 

Our Live Love Grow Learn series and Ready in Stages series provide easy-to-use guidelines and check-lists to help you prepare your child for life-long learning.  Each booklet tells you:

• What your child should master at each age, and
• How you can help your child develop needed skills.

Use our Ready in Stages charts to track the skills that your child has mastered.

Live Love Grow Learn Series 

0 - 6 Months 

6 - 12 Months 

12 - 24 Months 

2 - 3 Years 

3 - 4 Years 

4 - 5 Years 

Ready in Stages Charts 

0 - 12 Months 

1 - 2 Years of Age 

2 - 3 Years of Age 

3 - 4 Years of Age 

4 - 5 Years of Age  

Your child becomes ready for school step-by-step, skill-by-skill. If your child completes the skills on each age chart, she should be ready for school.  If you have concerns, call your child’s doctor or an Early Intervention Program.

Every child needs pro-social skills. Our SkillTime booklet gives reasons, steps, activities and tips for teaching these skills.

These “Get Ready for School” Parent Help Line tip sheets can also help.

Newborn

Babies Learn From Reading Faces 

Parents Help Babies Reach Their Full Potential 

Reading: Have Fun While Learning 

Read to Your Newborn 

The Parent Child Bond 

Toddler

Attention Problems Linked to TV Viewing 

Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten? 

Prepare Your Child for School 

Teaching Children Pro-Social Skills 

Teach Your Child to Get Along with Others 

TV, Video and Toddlers 

School Age

Is Your Child Ready for Middle School?