Ready Freddy
Welcome to Ready Freddy!
Red Lion Ready Freddy.pdfReady Freddy is a program of Community Connections for Children in partnership with Red Lion Area School District. Check out the flyer for more information. Sign up today! Space is limited.
Each of the four evenings will explore key topics that support a smooth kindergarten transition and foster early academic success. Ready Freddy consists of engaging, fun activities to spark meaningful conversations between you and your child about this exciting milestone!
More information and online resources:
Kindergarten Here I Come! is an activity guide that helps you prepare your child for kindergarten.
WITF has great online resources, including The path to kindergarten starts here, which includes helpful videos for ways to incorporate learning into everyday play.
National Association for the Education of Young Children has school readiness articles on their website that include topics such as building relationships with teachers, social-emotional development, transition tips, etc.
Look at some of Freddy’s favorite books!
York City School District’s First 10 Initiative 10 Books to Read Before Kindergarten
All Kinds of People by Shelly Rotner
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? By Bill Martin Jr.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr.
David Goes to School by David Shannon
Llama, Llama Misses Mama by Anna Dewdney
Shades of People by Shelly Rotner
Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
The Family Book by Todd Parr
You are Enough by Margaret O’Hair
These titles (and many more!) are available through York County Libraries.
Learning is everywhere provides great activities to do with your children using everyday items. When you click on the month/location, you will be directed to a page with instructions that list activities for preschoolers and kindergartners. Many of the activities will encourage writing, drawing, reading, storytelling, social and emotional development, scientific thinking and so much more!