Happy Days Child Care & Learning 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.

Fine motor practice supports writing readiness.

Encourage tracing, scissor cutting, beading, and playdough. Share a family-friendly activity idea.

Practice time words: yesterday/today/tomorrow.

Use them during daily routines: “Yesterday we read this book. Tomorrow we’ll visit grandma.”

Learning how to stick with something that feels hard matters. When your child keeps trying, praise the effort — that persistence supports future learning.

On My Way Pre-K benefits you AND your 4-year-old. 💫 Playing and learning with others helps your child gain valuable skills that will prepare them for kindergarten and future school success — and YOU gain time to work or pursue your own education.

Quality time builds strong brains.

Try a new experience this weekend—museum, park, or cooking together. New experiences build curiosity and emotional growth.

Language grows through everyday talk.

Narrate your routine (“Now we zip the coat…”). It builds comprehension and vocabulary.

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

Set your 4-year-old up for academic success by applying for high-quality pre-K, which could be free. 🎒 Visit OnMyWayPreK.org 🌟 to learn more and fill out the application. It’s not too late! ⏰

Celebrate kindness.

When your child shares, comforts a friend, or takes turns, name that behavior: “That was thoughtful!”