Kindergarten Readiness
We know from the research that kindergarten readiness begins even before the baby is born. The State of Illinois has identified 14 different readiness measures that we use to determine if our kindergarteners are ready.
Click Here for more information about the Kindergarten Information Night
The best way to ensure that your child is ready is to start early. Take a look at these short videos that explain each of the 14 measures used to determine readiness and what you can do way before your child gets to kindergarten to make sure they are ready when they turn 5.
Also remember to text UWKIC to: 274448 for regular tips related to child development and readiness. Investing this time will pay off!
Investigate Together
Investiguemos Juntos
Feelings are Fantastic
Los Sentimientos Son Fantásticos
Keep up the Good Work
¡Sigue Trabajando Así!
Supporting Adult-Child Relationships
El apoyo a las relaciones entre niños y adultos
Work and Play Together
Trabajemos y Juguemos Juntos
Talk, Listen and Learn
Hablamos, Escuchamos y Aprendemos
Talk Together
Hablemos Juntos
Read and Write Together
Lean y Escriban Juntos
Learning and Listening to Language
Aprendamos Escuchando el Lenguaje
Discover Letters and Words
Descubran Letras y Palabras
Sorting, Classifying and Organizing
Ordenar, Clasificar y Organizar
Counting Up, Down and All Around
Contar Cosas Arriba, Abajo y por Todas Partes
Making Sense of Numbers
Captemos el Sentido de los Números
Discover Shapes in Many Places
Descubramos Formas y Figuras en Muchos Lugares