iLEARN
by Kristy Lewis, Director of Paducah Head Start Preschool, KHSA President
Kindergarten Readiness It Takes a Village
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ending a child off to school for the first time is one of the memorable milestone moments in a parent life. Not only is it hard to let go of your babies, but parents naturally worry because they want their child to do well. This school year has an added wrinkle – COVID-19. Not only do you have to ask yourself if your child is ready to begin their public education experience, but should they do this in person, or online, or a mixture of both.
Let's Get Ready!
To register for Kindergarten a child must be 5 years old on or before August 1, 2020.
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Every child develops differently and early childhood development is based on a continuum of learning and celebrating the success of each child along the way. However, there are certain standards you can reference while supporting your child in being prepared for Kindergarten. The Kentucky Department of Education provides the guidance of five domains of development and learning to support your child in Kindergarten Readiness. According to the Kentucky Department of Education, School Readiness in Kentucky is defined like this: “Each child enters school ready to engage in, and benefit from, early learning experiences that best promote the child’s success and ability to be Ready to Grow, Ready to Learn & Ready to Succeed.”
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