Walnut Hill Early Childhood Center

Kindergarten readiness is more than letters and numbers. It’s listening, following directions, expressing ideas, and managing emotions — skills your child practices every day in Pre-K.

Read together—and ask questions.

“What do you think will happen next?” builds comprehension and reasoning skills.

Explore shapes—flat and 3-D.

Encourage cognitive development and problem solving through activities where children try multiple approaches—like block building or puzzle work.

By age 4, many children can hop on one foot, dress themselves, draw shapes, and build tall block towers. Celebrate your child’s growth!

Help your child follow multi-step directions.

“Put the toy away → wash hands → choose a book.” This builds memory and readiness for kindergarten routines.

Invite families to participate in a simple at-home activity—planting seeds, nature scavenger hunts, or reading challenges.

Support your child’s communication.

Encourage them to explain how they completed a task or describe steps in a familiar routine.

Look at these smiling faces at a pre-school open house in New Washington, Indiana!

On My Way Pre-K could give your 4-year-old these experiences and more!

Got a 4-year-old in Indiana? Give them a great start with On My Way Pre-K! This free program offers high-quality pre-K education, and applying is easier than ever. Just head to OnMyWayPreK.org and fill out the simple application. Don’t wait—apply today!