What is kindergarten (school) readiness?
Kindergarten or school readiness is a measurement of the knowledge, skills and behaviors that enable children to participate and succeed when they begin school. This sets the stage for future learning and overall success. There are many different skills and behaviors your child learns during the preschool years that help a child to be ready for success in kindergarten. Did you know that the brain develops more in the first five years of life than at any other time?
Getting ready for kindergarten is an exciting time for your child, and C5 is here to help make it easier for you. The year before kindergarten is important for understanding what your child should know when they start school.
Our Countdown to Kindergarten (CDTK) program is designed for families with children (most are 4-year-olds) starting kindergarten in August 2026. Each month, we'll provide simple activities to help you know what skills are important for kindergarten readiness and to make learning fun for your child.
Getting ready for kindergarten is an exciting time for your child, and C5 is here to help make it easier for you. The year before kindergarten is important for understanding what your child should know when they start school.
Our Countdown to Kindergarten (CDTK) program is designed for families with children (most are 4-year-olds) starting kindergarten in August 2026. Each month, we'll provide simple activities to help you know what skills are important for kindergarten readiness and to make learning fun for your child.
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With CDTK, three skills are introduced each month from September through May. Download and print your monthly learning log and practice these skills with your child throughout the day. For example, you can practice finding letters in the grocery store and in the car while traveling. This is not scheduled homework- it’s finding fun ways to practice skills in the things you are doing every day. Remember the idea is making learning fun!
C5 and Empower Cocke County have worked over the past year completing the final touches to the LEAP (Learn, Empower, And Play) Center. The LEAP Center, located inside Empower Cocke County at 370 East Broadway, is home to a monthly Countdown To Kindergarten Group. Up to 20 children and their caregivers meet for either a morning or evening session to prepare for the next month's activities. Morning sessions are held from 11 AM to 12 PM and evening sessions are from 6 PM to 7 PM. Thank you for welcoming C5 into your child’s educational journey. We host fun and engaging events throughout the community, and we would love for you to stay connected by following us on Facebook or Instagram at @cockecountyc5. Interested in having a voice in the decisions that matter? We truly value parent input and welcome families to join our meetings and share what’s important to them in their child’s education. Scroll to the bottom of the page to send us an email and get involved.
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Kaysen uses magnetic building blocks to explore common shapes, an important skill for children preparing for kindergarten. Review this and the other January skills by signing up for the Countdown to Kindergarten today!
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