Passages Early Learning Center defines school readiness as children who, by the time they transition to kindergarten:

• know who writers are, why writers write, and how writers write.
• know the importance of books, find joy in stories, and understand what an author does.
• are curious explorers and problem solvers who find wonder in the world.
• have built relationships and competencies with early math ideas and see themselves as users of math.
• are kind friends who show an interest in helping and can express their feelings.
• take initiative and independence in their self-care.
• are beginning to articulate their ideas and needs.