The school readiness goals of the Walker County Prekindergarten Program are to provide a developmentally appropriate preschool program emphasizing growth in language and literacy, math concepts, science, arts, physical development, and personal and social competence. Suggested activities for children participating in the Georgia Prekindergarten Program are as follows:

Language and Literacy:

• Understand and tell stories
• Recognize pictures, words, and stories
• Recognize ABC’s
• Understand that writing is communication

Math Concepts:

• Count and sort objects into groups
• Recognize shapes
• Make comparisons of size, shape, length, and weight

Science:

• Explore the natural environment
• Observe seasonal changes
• Communicate observations
• Use tools to measure

Arts:

• Express ideas and thoughts in creative ways
• Paint, draw, and sculpt
• Listen to music and sing songs
• Recognize colors

Physical Development:

• Move with balance and coordination
• Participate in indoor and outdoor physical activity
• Use writing tools, puzzles, scissors, blocks, clay, and computers

Social Competence:

• Play and work cooperatively
• Follow classroom rules
• Interact positively with other children

Goals for Parents:

• Actively participate in your child's education
• Understand the correlation between home environment and school success
• Be aware of available community resources