Reading Eggs Articles
Topic: School Readiness
6 Fun Ways to Teach and Build Important Social Skills for Kids
Discover how to teach your child social skills – such as empathy, patience, sharing and cooperation – with fun games, activities, books and videos.
Books About School and Starting School for PreK–Year 3
Read our collection of books about school and starting school to prepare preschoolers for kindergarten and help older children navigate classroom life.
How to Ease School Anxiety and Beat the Back-to-School Blues
Help your child overcome school anxiety and beat the back-to-school blues. Discover practical tips and strategies for a smooth start to the school year.
How to Write a Social Story for Starting School
Social stories can support children's academic and social development. Get your child ready for school with our easy guide to writing a social story.
How Kids Learn to Read in Kindergarten
Kindergarten children learn to read by practising essential skills like phonemic awareness, phonics and sight words, to become strong readers.
7 Tips to Prepare for the First Day of School
Prepare for the first day of school and get your child excited about learning. Explore hundreds of fun and exciting online reading activities and over 3500 e‑books to choose from.
How to Prepare Your Child for School
How can you get your child ready to start school? Child psychologist Fiona Martin and literacy expert Sara Leman share simple ways for parents to prepare their child for big school. Watch now
Is My Child Ready for School?
How do you know when your child is ready for school? Child psychologist Fiona Martin and literacy expert Sara Leman talk about what makes a child ready for school. Watch now
Is My Child Ready for School?
Children need to develop certain social and emotional skills before they start school. Child psychologist Fiona Martin and literacy expert Sara Leman discuss how parents can help prepare their child.
15 Tips to Prepare Your Child for School
Prepare your child for school with these 15 tips to help them develop the physical, emotional and social skills they need to feel confident on their first day.