Kinder Readiness

Get Ready for Kindergarten

Get Ready for Kindergarten

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Most children begin school in Santa Clara County when they are five years old. Whether or not your child has attended preschool or a school readiness program, you can prepare your soon-to-be Kindergartner with our librarian-approved resources. We have divided the most important skillsets into six categories for you to explore and learn with your child: Health and Well-Being, Early Literacy, Social and Emotional Development, Language and Communication Skills, Mathematical Thinking, and Science. By visiting any of our skillset pages, you will find checklists, programs, booklists, eResources, and websites. We hope you enjoy exploring, reading, and playing with your child as you near Kindergarten!

Activities

Health and Well-Being

A checklist, booklist, programs list, and resource list for parents.

Early Literacy

A checklist, booklist, programs list, and resource list for parents.

Social and Emotional Development

A checklist, booklist, programs list, and resource list for parents.

More Activities

Language and Communication Skills

A checklist, booklist, programs list, and resource list for parents.

Mathematical Thinking

A checklist, booklist, programs list, and resource list for parents.

Science

A checklist, booklist, programs list, and resource list for parents.

When and How to Register for Kindergarten in Santa Clara County

Most children begin school in Santa Clara County when they are five years old. This means that they must have turned five by September 1st in most districts to attend Kindergarten that year. Some schools offer a Transitional Kindergarten program for children who have missed the cutoff. Under new state legislation, these programs will be offered for the 2022-2023 school year for children with birthdates between September 2nd and February 2nd. Registration for Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten typically begins in December or January during the previous school year. Check with your school district for exact dates and age cutoffs. Listed below are the school districts in our library district service area. If you are unsure where to register, contact Santa Clara County Office of Education with the information listed below.

Campbell Union School District
155 N. Third Street
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4200
https://www.campbellusd.org/, opens a new window

Cupertino Union School District
10301 Vista Drive
Cupertino, CA 95014
408-525-3000
https://www.cusdk8.org/, opens a new window

Gilroy Unified School District
7810 Arroyo Circle
Gilroy, CA 95020
408-847-2700
https://www.gilroyunified.org/, opens a new window

Los Altos School District
201 Covington Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 947-1150
https://www.lasdschools.org/, opens a new window

Milpitas Unified School District
1331 East Calaveras Boulevard
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2600
https://www.musd.org/, opens a new window

Morgan Hill Unified School District
15600 Concord Circle
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 201-6023
https://www.mhusd.org/, opens a new window

Saratoga Union School District
20460 Forrest Hills Drive
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-34424
https://www.saratogausd.org/, opens a new window

Santa Clara County Office of Education
1290 Ridder Park Drive
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 453-6500
https://www.sccoe.org/, opens a new window

First 5 Family Resource Centers
Locate a Family Resource Center near you,
which provides events and services
for the whole family.
https://www.first5kids.org/, opens a new window

eResources and Websites

Try these free eResources and websites available with your library card.

eResources and Websites

ABCmouse

ABCmouse is an interactive resource for kids ages 2-8.  Find over 8,500 activities for reading, math, science, art, music, & more.

BookFlix

BookFlix pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks to build a love of reading & learning for kids in grades PreK - 3rd.

Kanopy Kids: Books

Enjoy shows and animated books! Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, The True Story of The 3 Little Pigs!, Where the Wild Things Are, & more.
Mom holding baby in the air

Ready Rosie: Early Childhood Learning Tool for Parents

ReadyRosie provides fun, educational activities for parents to foster early literacy skills & school readiness for kids ages 0-6.

More eResources and Websites

Sesame Street eBooks from Overdrive

Read more, learn more, and play more with your favorite characters from Sesame Street. This eBook collection is available via OverDrive.

Watch & Learn Library - Educational Videos for Ages 3-8

The Watch & Learn Library helps teach science and social studies to young learners through nonfiction videos, vocabulary, and quizzes.

Weston Woods: Children's Literature Videos

Explore this online collection that brings children's literature classics and modern favorites to life with interactive videos!
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