Professional Journal Articles

1.)  Gulino, Joseph. Kindergarten Readiness: A Challenge. (2008) Principal (Arlington, VA). ISSN: 0271-6062. Volume: 87, Issue: 5, Page: 30.

This school principal, Joseph Gulino, is challenging teachers, administrators and legislators to rise to the task of doing what is best for young children to be able to begin school with an eagerness to learn.  Those who do enter school ready to learn are much more successful throughout their academic career.

2.)  Protheroe, Nancy. Readiness for Kindergarten: What Schools Can Do.  Principal (Arlington, VA). ISSN: 0271-6062. Jan. 1, 2006. Volume: 86, Issue: 1, Page: 32.

In this journal article the author gives schools and communities together ways in which they can make sure every child enters school ready to learn.  By working together as parents, schools, and communities everyone can help lead our children in the right direction toward better education.

3.)  Diamond, Karen E., Reagan, Amy J., Bandyk, Jennifer E. Parents Conceptions of Kindergarten Readiness: Relationships with Race, Ethnicity, and Development. The Journal of Educational Reasearch. ISSN: 0022-0671. Dec. 1, 2000. Volume: 94, Issue: 2, Page: 93.  DOI: 10.1080/00220670009598747

The authors of this journal article show how each child can be affected by their surroundings and how those surroundings can affect their learning experiences prior to entering kindergarten.

4.) Cassidy, Deborah J. Emergent Curriculum and Kindergarten Readiness. Childhood Journal. August 1, 2003. ISSN: 0009-4056, Volume: 79, Issue: 4, Page 194.

This is an article that shows how preschool and kindergarten teachers can use the curriculum and child directed interests to promote learning.  The more learning that can be incorporated into fun, yet meaningful activities the better prepared young chidlren will be when they enter into kindergarten.