Partnership for Children Offers Kindergarten Transition Calendar to Parents

As parents of school age children scramble to collect school supplies, adjust schedules, and dust off those backpacks, a new transition year is beginning for North Carolina four year olds. The year before children enter kindergarten is the perfect time to prepare them for entering school.

Preparation for kindergarten? Really?

Really.

The thought of kindergarten readiness may conjure up images of flashcards and worksheets, but getting children ready for the big world of kindergarten can be as simple as visiting the school, baking cookies together from scratch, taking nature walks, and reading together. The importance of these fun activities is that children become comfortable with the idea of school, that they develop some basic skills to help them succeed, and that they start school excited about learning.

To help parents plan for that transition year, the Randolph County Partnership for Children is offering English and Spanish versions of Ready, Set, Go: A Journey to Kindergarten Calendar. The calendars run September through August and include monthly ideas for fun activities, tips for families, resources, and book selections to help children build their social and academic skills for kindergarten. The calendars are free of charge to parents and can be requested by calling 629-2128 ext. 12 or sending an email with your complete mailing address to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .