We want to help you prepare your child to be successful in school. Our Ready for Kindergarten programs do just that, providing resources and staff ready to help every step of the way.
JOIN ONLINE READY FOR KINDERGARTEN CLASS
Complete new online classes and learn tips to help get your preschooler ready for kindergarten.
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Watch the eight short videos and complete the activities below with your preschooler.
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Pick up free packets with everything you need to complete the lessons at any Columbus Metropolitan Library location using Curbside Pickup or Walk-Up Service, while supplies last. Please note: our Marion-Franklin Branch is closed.
Activity 1
PAPER COLLAGE >>
Supplies:
- Construction paper or newspaper
- Glue
Activity 2
LETTER CARDS >>
Supplies:
- Letter Card Sheet
- Playdoh or Wiki Sticks
Activity 3
COLORS >>
Supplies:
- Spy glass printable
- Brown Bear, Brown Bear book
- Crayons
Activity 4
COUNTING >>
Supplies:
- Clothes picture printable
- Crayons
- Scissors
- Blank paper
Activity 5
WHISPER IT, TRACE IT, WRITE IT >>
Supplies:
- Blank paper
- Highlighter
- Markers
Activity 6
MAKE A BOOK >>
Supplies:
- Blank paper
- Markers
- Highlighters
Activity 7
FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS AND RAISING YOUR HAND >>
Supplies:
- Blank paper
- Pencil with eraser
Activity 8
TALKING ABOUT EMOTIONS >>
Supplies:
TIPS TO GET THE MOST OUT OF EACH ACTIVITY:
- Work at your child’s pace. If they need a break, stop where you are and pick up at a later time.
- Set aside distraction free time to work on activities with your child.
- Gather school supplies and print activity sheet before starting each session.
- Use Chrome as your browser for watching the videos.
- Praise your child when they complete the activity.
