Kindergarten is a significant and exciting milestone in young children's lives. Is Everybody Ready for Kindergarten? is an ideal planning resource for early childhood professionals as they coordinate a successful transition that benefits children, their families, and the schools. Filled with information, advice, and activities, this tool kit includes An explanation of what school readiness means for children and for schools A brief history of kindergarten Descriptions of the typical development, capabilities, and characteristics of four-, five-, and six-year-olds Common hopes and concerns families have as their children begin kindergarten Strategic planning tools to help prepare children for the transition to kindergarten Discussion questions, reproducible checklists, and assessment and planning templates.