Today, the term is used in many countries to describe a variety of educational institutions and learning spaces for children ranging from two to six years of age, based on a variety of teaching methods.

18 hours ago · While there’s growing interest in assessing school readiness, education experts differ on what to measure and how. Here's what they have to say.

21 hours ago · New federal data shows about two-thirds of the nation's 3- to 5-year-olds are on track to enter kindergarten. But what does it mean to be ready for kindergarten?

Jan 26, 2026 · Kindergarten helps children learn important skills like reading, writing, and counting. Parents can support their child’s learning by creating a loving and supportive environment. Kids will...

Mar 3, 2025 · Kindergarteners develop reading skills at their own pace, and some may need extra time before formal reading instruction.

Dec 26, 2025 · kindergarten, educational division, a supplement to elementary school intended to accommodate children between the ages of four and six years.

Kindergarten is a major step for young children — their first day of “big kid” school. As exciting as this time may be for some, many kindergarteners struggle initially with the long days, challenging …

NAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse early childhood profession and support all who care for, …

In short, what do kids learn in kindergarten? The answer is that kindergarten provides the building blocks of physical, social and emotional development, as well as the basics of language,...

Practice tracing circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles with this engaging kindergarten worksheet! Match uppercase and lowercase letters in this alphabet review quiz! What goes oink: a big or a pig? …