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School Readiness

School readiness is foundational across early childhood systems and programs. It means children are ready for school, families are ready to support their children's learning, and schools are ready for children. Head Start views school readiness as children possessing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success in school and for later learning and life. Physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development are all essential ingredients of school readiness. Managers, teaching staff, caregivers, family advocates, and families can learn more about creating enriching and supportive learning environments for young children ages birth to 5.

Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development

Mon, 06/10/2019 - 16:35

Learn how it’s important for children, birth to 5, to build healthy habits that support physical and mental well-being for school success.

Cognition

Mon, 06/10/2019 - 16:42

Find out more about cognition—a young child’s increasing ability to learn. Explore how young children learn from their physical and social environments.

Social and Emotional Development

Mon, 06/10/2019 - 16:45

Children’s social and emotional development is key to school readiness. Find out why it can better develop when children have responsive, meaningful, and ongoing relationships with their caregivers.

Math: Number Recognition and Subitizing

Mon, 07/22/2019 - 13:52

Learn more about number recognition and subitizing. Discover why this important math competency is the foundation of math learning. Find ways to support number recognition and subitizing for children birth to 5.