Last modified: February 28, 2023

Kindergarten Readiness Skills

The following is a compilation of resources to help you and your child prepare for Kindergarten.

The Utah State Office of Education together with the Utah Family Center and the Office of Child Care developed a pamphlet to support your child’s learning before entering Kindergarten. 

• Download Pamphlet Kindergarten – Here We Come! 

Utah Education Network (UEN) Kindergarten Readiness Checklist Activities to help your child learn self-help, small and large motor, math, social, emotional, & literacy skills. 

Social & Emotional Skills 

• BYU Building Social Skills Library
• Separation Anxiety Tips
• Teachers Expectations of Kinder Behavior
• PBS Activities  

Math 

• Utah’s Count 5 Before 5
• USBE Numeracy Home Activities 

Reading, Language & Communication 

• Utah Kids Ready to Read
• 8 Places to Find Free Books for Kids
• Summer Reading Challenge
• Provo City Library – Kindergarten Reading List
• USBE Literacy Home Activities
• Ready for Kindergarten Classes
• Fun Ways to Develop Phonological Awareness

Science

• Vroom Science Brain Builder Activities 
• Weekly Activity Sent By Text 
• Free Virtual Summer Camps for Kids 
• PBS Kids Educational Games
• My Kindergarten Book

Fine & Gross Motor Skills 

• The Arts Playbook
• Brain Dance Activities

Health & Well-Being 

• Utah’s Educational Guide & Childhood Development Resources 
• How to Talk with Kids About Personal Safety
• Keeping Kids Safe in CyberSpace
• A Grown Ups Guide to Using Technology with Young Children

Self-Help Skills 

• PBS Tips & Activities 
• Free Developmental Screening 

Preschool Early Learning

• Waterford Upstart Preschool Program 
• Early Learning Essentials Head Start Preschool Program 
• Provo City School District Preschool