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
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