In South Carolina, all children are ready to enter kindergarten when they are 5 years old by September 1 of that school year. But being ready for school is more than a matter of age. While choosing their outfit and packing their book bag the night before is a part of getting ready for school, so is making sure they have the physical, cognitive, social and emotional skills to begin this new journey successfully.
As your child’s first and best teacher, you play an important role in supporting them and building their confidence. South Carolina’s Profile of the Ready Kindergartner describes signs of school readiness to help you prepare them for starting school. We all know children develop differently, so each child will be ready in different ways. Your child’s school and teacher are prepared to meet the individual needs of your student and their classmates at all levels of school readiness. If you have concerns about your child’s development, contact your local school district for a free evaluation.
In the weeks leading up to their first day of school, we will share weekly insights into putting school readiness techniques into practice, along with tips and resources. Follow #CountdownSC on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and explore the weekly themes below:
Learn what it means to be ready and how you can help prepare your child for success.