School Readiness

Children’s experiences?in early childhood help shape their development.? ?Therefore,?a positive, healthy environment and age-appropriate learning experiences at home play important roles in children’s lives.? Parents who work to provide these things through daily activities and interactions help children develop social, emotional, cognitive, motor, and language skills?that improve the likelihood that children will be prepared for and successful in school.

The topics in the School Readiness?parenting?category cover behaviors, parental involvement, and the importance of play?that impact a child’s experiences and success in school.