Supporting Your Child
Get Ready!

Watch a two-minute video on how to prepare your child for the transition to Pre-Kindergarten:
Recommended Reads
Enjoy books together every day! Choose a book to read, from some of our favorites.
Click on the icons below, to find out details from the New York City Public Library.
Apply for a free library card to access books online or search for books to pick up at any NYPL location.
Standards
Learn about the five domains of the pre-kindergarten standards:
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Approaches to Learning,
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Physical Development and Health,
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Social and Emotional Development,
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Communication, Language, and Literacy,
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Cognition and Knowledge of the World.
These standards were created to ensure that all students have rich and varied early learning experiences that prepare them for success in school and lay the foundation for college and career readiness.