Destination Kindergarten

Destination Kindergarten

About Destination Kindergarten

Destination Kindergarten is the library’s program aimed at preschoolers and their caregivers- trying to help them practice the skills they need to be ready for Kindergarten.  During each Destination Kindergarten event, preschoolers and their caregivers can find a specalized area in the library with fun books, take-home activities, and information about development milestones and school readiness.

See below for more information on upcoming events and take-home packets and activities.

Destination Kindergarten Events

ITEMS OR ACTIVITIES TO PICKUP OR DOWNLOAD

Participants can stop by the Destination Kindergarten area at any library location and pick up a backpack, stamper for their Bingo card, CDC Child Development Milestones, a Growth Chart, and printed versions of materials that may be downloaded here:

Books

Literacy Readiness Info Sheets

How various activities can help your child get ready to read on their own

WRITE: English Español

Checklists

Kindergarten Readiness Checklists

The skills your preschooler should know and practice before Kindergarten

  1. Early Literacy Checklist: English Español
  2. Science, Music, Art, and Technology Checklist: English Español
  3. Math Skills Checklist: English Español
  4. Language and Communication Checklist: English Español
  5. Social and Emotional Development Checklist: English Español
  6. Fine and Gross Motor Skills Checklist: English Español
Storytime Kits

Storytime Kits

Each kit contains 5-7 books; a binder with songs, action rhymes, and fingerplays; and other activities.  Please note:  These kits are intended for classroom use, and you must be an employee of a childcare facility to request a kit.

Bingo Cards

Bingo Cards

Download or pick up, complete, and return Destination Kindergarten Bingo Cards to your nearest library location for a prize!

  1. Bingo Card #1: English Español
  2. Bingo Card #2: English Español
  3. Bingo Card #3: English Español
  4. Bingo Card #4: English Español
  5. Bingo Card #5: English Español