Starting kindergarten is an exciting and hopeful time for
families and children. South Carolina First Steps offers a nationally-recognized kindergarten
readiness summer program to help some of South Carolina's
most at-risk children start school ready to learn.
The goal of Countdown to Kindergarten is
to create awareness and knowledge for parents about the importance
of home activities relating to literacy and hands-on learning
leading up to kindergarten. This South Carolina program instills
confidence in children who are about to enter kindergarten
and the world of school, and also teaches parents how to advocate
for their children within the educational system.
Together, we realize the importance of school readiness for
our youngest learners -- our new kindergartners -- and believe
it is our job to help equip them and their parents with the
best tools, tips and resources available as they prepare to
enter school this August. Countdown to Kindergarten seeks
to engage families, educators and community members in a statewide
effort to celebrate and support the transition into kindergarten
as a significant educational and developmental milestone for
children and their families.
Listen to testimonials from Countdown to Kindergarten teachers:
Jackie Holmes, Kindergarten Teacher
Newberry County First Steps Countdown to Kindergarten
Doris Knapp, Kindergarten Teacher
Lancaster County First Steps Countdown to Kindergarten
Countdown Tips
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