School Readiness

ECFE/SR Coordinator: Tiffany Teske

WHAT IS SCHOOL READINESS?

School Readiness is a public school program, partially funded by the State of Minnesota, for pre-Kindergarten children. School Readiness takes on a variety of forms in each school district with all having the goal of enabling children to enter school with the skills and behaviors needed for them to progress and flourish. The SR program is designed around social skills, academic skills, play, pre-kindergarten basics, fine motor skill development, large motor skill development, and many other exciting experiences. Because play is a young child’s “work”, play is an important part of your child’s day. During play with other students, children learn sharing, creativity, imagination, development of relationships, and much more. The Lakeview School Readiness students meet 2 full days each week for 32 weeks.

WHY IS EARLY EDUCATION IMPORTANT?

Research tells us that high quality early childhood programs or experiences matter and can positively influence children’s future development. Scientists say that a child acquires 50% of the intelligence he/she will eventually have by the time he/she is 4 years old and another 30% by eight.

WHY INVOLVE PARENTS?

Through School Readiness, parents are considered full partners in their child’s development and learning…..children need parent involvement! Research shows that early childhood programs involving both parents and children are more effective than programs that focus exclusively on the child! Children whose parents create a home environment that encourages learning and who are involved in their children’s education are more successful in school.