Build the home-school connection to prepare for kindergarten. Studies show that parent and family involvement with school is an important factor in children's later academic success. Many families of young children want to learn ways to support their little ones in preparing for and getting the most out of kindergarten.With easy-to-share parent letters and simple, fun activities for families to do together at home, Kick-Start Kindergarten Readiness is the perfect tool for early childhood teachers to involve families in understanding and supporting the rich learning taking place in your preschool classroom. The book offers activities to support:• Social-emotional skills• Math explorations• Science inquiry• Emerging literacy skills• Language and vocabulary development• Gross and fine motor skills