Readiness Roadmap
From math and reading to life skills, here’s a guide on what’s expected in each grade so you can team up with your child’s teacher and support learning at home.
Get a gut check on how your child is doing with key grade-level math skills.
It just takes a few minutes! And, you get connected to fun (free) videos and activities to support skills needed this school year.
Start the Readiness Check here >>Did You Know?
Almost 9 in 10 parents think their kids are at or above grade level*.
Yet, only half of students started the school year on grade level**.
*B-Flation: How “Good Grades” Can Sideline Parents, Gallup 2023
**School Pulse Panel 2022-2023, Institute of Education Sciences (IES)
Know What’s Expected
Parents want to know what their child is expected to do to be on grade level. Use this tool to get the best grade-level resources from trusted experts like Khan Academy, GreatSchools.org, and more.
Social and Emotional
Skills by Age
Not all kids develop at the same pace. But there are some milestones you can expect your child to meet around a certain age. See this list of social and emotional milestones at different ages.
PINPOINT THEIR STRENGTHS
Use this Character Strengths Finder with your child to zero in on their strengths and areas for growth – like learning from mistakes, working hard, and other life skills.
PROMOTE LEARNING
How do you help your child approach both struggles and strengths? Try this Growth Mindset Kit and help your child see that hard work leads to success.
Expressing Emotions
In order to understand and deal with emotions positively, it’s important for children to recognize and name their feelings. Get ideas from these 'Parenting Minutes' videos.
MAKE SCHOOL A HABIT
Regularly attending school increases reading and math skills, and supports positive relationships and mental health. Get the facts and information you need to support good attendance from the early grades through high school.
Chart Your Route...Together!
Students, parents, and teachers want to build teamwork and trust.
Stay in Touch with the Teacher
Teachers say the #1 way to know how your child is progressing is to be in regular contact. Let your child’s teacher know the best way to be in touch with you. Don’t be afraid to ask questions if you’re not clear on what to do.
Plan For College
Do you worry about paying for college? The good news is that there is help. In fact, most full-time students receive some sort of financial aid. Use these 5 resources to start the planning process now to reduce stress later.
- Learn about the power of savings
- Make a plan for before and after college
- Use a Financial Aid Checklist
- Complete the FAFSA
- Paths to Success
Plan For College
Do you worry about paying for college? The good news is that there is help. In fact, most full-time students receive some sort of financial aid. Use these 5 resources to start the planning process now to reduce stress later.
Learning Tools
Find helpful resources to support ‘life skills’ (academic, social, and emotional learning.)
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