What Parents Need to Know About Kindergarten Readiness

Clare Crosh; Katherine A. Poehling; Lindsay A. Thompson

doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.2467

June 29, 2026JAMA Pediatrics

What Parents Need to Know About Kindergarten Readiness

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This paper aims to inform parents about the skills necessary for their child's successful transition to kindergarten.
Discussed developmental skills needed from birth to age five.
Outlined strategies for parents to encourage these skills.
Emphasizes the importance of early educational experiences.
Highlights specific skills children should develop before entering kindergarten.

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Patient page discusses skills needed for kindergarten readiness in young children, emphasizing parental support.

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This JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page discusses preparing children for kindergarten readiness by developing skills throughout their first 5 years of life.

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