The Head Start approach to School Readiness means that children are ready for school, families are ready to support their children’s learning, and schools are ready for children. 

Approaches to Learning:

Goal: Children will show an eagerness to create, learn, and share as they explore and experience activities in their environment. 

Social and Emotional Development:

Goal: Children will demonstrate positive relationships and age-appropriate self-help skills.

Language and Literacy:

Goal: Children will use and comprehend language skills for communication and literacy.

Cognition (Mathematics Development and Scientific Reasoning):

Goal: Children will use math and problem-solving skills to explore and ask questions about their world. 

Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development:

Goal: Children will demonstrate healthy habits, strength, and agility.