--- title: Worthington Christian School Parent Blog | Kindergarten Readiness (2) description: Kindergarten Readiness | Navigating your child's education is more than just the three R's. Here you'll find trends, resources, and perspectives on issues facing today's students who are preparing for kindergarten, college, and the grades in between. (2) --- - [VISIT WORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL WEBSITE](https://www.worthingtonchristian.com/) - [![WC Logo](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Light%20Backgrounds.png) ![WC Logo](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Dark%20Backgrounds.png) ![WC Logo](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Light%20Backgrounds.png)](https://www.worthingtonchristian.com/) [![DOWNLOAD VIEWBOOK](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5627441/c9015685-d41c-4099-a319-5e3b3dacf482.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5627441/c9015685-d41c-4099-a319-5e3b3dacf482) - [Ages 3-K Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k) - [Grades 1-5 Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5) - [Grades 6-8 Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades6-8) - [Grades 9-12 Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12) ## Navigating Your Child's Education: Ages 3-K ###### 5 min read ## [From Picture Books to Readers](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/from-picture-books-to-readers) By [Natalie Minch](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/author/natalie-minch) on Sep 2, 2021 8:00 PM [![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/Preschool%20Early%20Readers.jpg)](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/from-picture-books-to-readers) When it comes to the earliest years of literacy with our littles, picture books are what typically come to mind. These books usually contain beautiful, [purposeful illustrations](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/the-power-and-purpose-of-illustrations) that accompany the text that we read to them. Picture books not only help to build those all-important early literacy skills but also help to [create deep and lasting connections](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/books-build-a-lifetime-of-connection). Whether it's a [book about going to school for the first time](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/august-reading-list-for-preschoolers) or [a story about making a new friend](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/august-reading-list-for-preschoolers-0), picture books help to expose our young learners to new concepts and vocabulary, as well as the basic elements of reading.     Topics: [Kindergarten Readiness](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/kindergarten-readiness) [Early Literacy](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/early-literacy) [Reading](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/reading) [Continue Reading](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/from-picture-books-to-readers) ###### 10 min read ## [Math for Preschoolers: Easy as 1-2-3?](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/math-for-preschoolers-easy-as-1-2-3) By [Worthington Christian School](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/author/worthington-christian-school) on May 27, 2021 8:00 PM [![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Math%20for%20Preschoolers%20Easy%20as...-1.jpg)](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/math-for-preschoolers-easy-as-1-2-3) When it comes to preschoolers and math, counting numbers is likely the first thing that comes to mind. Learning to count is typically the first obvious "math" skill that children pick up in their earliest years. But as babies and toddlers become preschoolers and move closer and closer to Kindergarten, there are a number of additional "math" skills that they must acquire as a foundation for their formal education. Topics: [Kindergarten Readiness](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/kindergarten-readiness) [Preschool](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/preschool) [Math](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/math) [Continue Reading](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/math-for-preschoolers-easy-as-1-2-3) ###### 2 min read ## [Books Build a Lifetime of Connection](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/books-build-a-lifetime-of-connection) By [Lisa Golden](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/author/lisa-golden) on Apr 15, 2021 8:00 PM [![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/Reading%20Builds%20Connection.jpg)](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/books-build-a-lifetime-of-connection) We know that early literacy is important and a great indicator of future academic success, but there are many other benefits to young children reading and engaging with books, especially when doing so with a caring adult. Reading offers the opportunity for children and caregivers to experience several elements that strengthen their connection with each other. Topics: [Kindergarten Readiness](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/kindergarten-readiness) [Early Literacy](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/early-literacy) [Reading](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/reading) [Mental Health](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/topic/mental-health) [Continue Reading](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/books-build-a-lifetime-of-connection) [Prev](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/tag/kindergarten-readiness/page/1) [All posts](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/all) [Next](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k/tag/kindergarten-readiness/page/3) ### Featured ### SUBSCRIBE TO RECEIVE MORE HELPFUL ARTICLES FOR NAVIGATING YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION ![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Dark%20Backgrounds.png) Worthington Christian School is Columbus, Ohio's leader in K-12 grade Christian education. - BLOG MENU - [Navigating Ages 3-K](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k) - [Navigating Grades 1-5](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5) - [Navigating Grades 6-8](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades6-8) - [Navigating Grades 9-12](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12) ###### Contact Us 614-431-8215 [info@worthingtonchristian.com](mailto:info@worthingtonchristian.com) 6675 Worthington-Galena Road Worthington, OH 43085 ###### Subscribe ©2020 Worthington Christian School, Inc. 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