http://nces.ed.gov/pubs93/web/93257.asp : A website providing information on kindergarten readiness . This site discusses the research surrounding readiness, kindergarten entry, as well as parent and teacher expectations.
www.parentsplace.com: A bulletin board for parents. Provides information on a number of topics related to school. By clicking on kindergarten, parents are able to read and post questions related to kindergarten entrance. Questions will be answered by experts in the field of child development.
http://www.kidsource.com/better.world.press/kindergarten.html This site provides articles and information on readiness. Has useful questions for parents to ask when selecting a kindergarten program.
www.parentingresources.ncjrs.org: a government website providing online links to topics such as child care, education, health and safety.
www.familyeducation.com: This site is sponsored by the National PTA. It has extensive information on children and education as well as information on readiness. Provides a useful checklist for determine your child's kindergarten readiness.
www.naeyc.org: The National Association of the Education of the Young Child sponsors this site which also has information on readiness.
Rusch, L. (1989,April). Delaying Kindergarten.
Parents, 129-132.
This article discussed issues of importance in regard to kindergarten
entrance. Provides insight into many of the concerns parents may have about
enrollment.
Elson, J. (1989, November 13). The redshirt
solution: For some children delaying kindergarten is the right choice.
Time,
102.
Discusses the opinions of psychologists and educators regarding "redshirting".
Provides several questions which may help parents in making informed decisions.
Hammond, C.H. (1986). Not Ready! Don't Push
Me! Childhood Education, 62, (4) 276-280.
A first person account of a parent's decision to take her son out of
kindergarten. The article discusses maturational readiness and individual
development.
Lewit, E.M. & Baker, L.S. (1995). School
Readiness. The Future of Children,5, (2) 128-139.
This journal article published by the Packard Foundation provides a
comprehensive overview of research conducted in the field of school readiness.
Provides useful tables and graphs.
Golant, S. (1999) Kindergarten-It isn't
what it used to be: Getting your child ready for the positive experience
of education. Lowell House-Publishers.
This "parent friendly book" discusses changes in the kindergarten curriculum
and how to prepare children to succeed in the school environment. The book
also offers parents helpful lists of references, books and getting-ready-for-school
activities.
Walmsley,S.A. & Walmsley, B.B. (1996) Kindergarten
Ready or Not?: A Parent's Guide. Heinemann Press.
This book walks parents through all the variables about choosing a
kindergarten, half-day or full-day, private or public, traditional or Montessori-
and offers guidelines to help prepare families for starting their child's
educational career.
McEwan, E.K. (1995) The ABC's of School
Success: Nurturing Young Minds: A Guide for Parents and Educators.
Harold Shaw Publishers.
This book helps parents understand what will be expected of their children
during their first year at school.
