As much as I’m trying to focus on our exciting summer ahead, in the back of my mind (and many other mom’s minds this time of ...

Books for Kids Starting Kindergarten. Anxiety, making new friends, learning to share: These nine titles will prepare young readers for whatever their first day of school may have in store.

Studies show being read to daily at home is a key predictor of future success in school. This ongoing program at the Newton ...

Kindergarten is a big step for children. Many changes, transitions, and challenges are ahead. Starting kindergarten may also be a rewarding and positive experience. The first day may seem hectic ...

Children work on classroom activities in one of the kindergarten classes at Chillicothe K-2 Primary School on Feb. 15, 2024, in Chillicothe, Ohio.

Not every state legally requires full-day kindergarten, but every state mandates that children start school at a certain age (usually 5, 6, or 7). Emotional maturity.

Families with children starting kindergarten this year are invited to stop by the Leominster Public Library, 30 West St., for a self-guided, outdoor Story Walk, and it’s all about going off to ...

The tri-county library systems are working to help improve literacy levels for children before they start kindergarten. The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program started in the Lowcountry in ...