For Educators

Testimonials

Here's what others are saying about the READY! For Kindergarten Program:

• March 24, 2010 -  Rae Smith, Title 1 Program in Monadnock Regional SD, Swanzey, NH (click here, opens new window)
• “Great program! I wish I knew about it sooner!”
• “This program is such a wonderful resource that really gives incentive to work with our children. Thanks for giving us the tools and motivation to teach and spend quality time with our kids.”
• "Thanks again for putting on a great program. Of all the classes we have attended so far in maintaining our foster parent license, READY! for Kindergarten is by far the best program we have been involved with and we look forward and we look forward to coming to each session."
• “I have learned so much by attending these sessions. They truly have been a great help.'
• “Definitely glad I came. Learned new ways to help with the education and development of my son.”
• "READY! provided us with tools and activities that we would not have otherwise been able to afford or thought to use with our child."
• "READY! classes invite parents to share and learn great information on how our children learn and grow. We are grateful that we have READY! for Kindergarten as part of our lives."
• “ Thank you once again for the guidance you give.”
• “Great class. I think it is a nice reminder to help parents stay focused on teaching their kids.”
• “Awesome toys that were handed out. You are doing great work for the kids in our school district.”
• “Instructor was great, easy to listen to and friendly. Thank you so much! This is an amazing opportunity.”
• “I love to attend Ready! For Kindergarten. I get so much out of it.”
• “We had so much fun we almost ran out of time. We really enjoy the toys! Thank You.”
• “Great program. Excellent source of good advice and educational information. I really appreciate being a part of it.”
• “I am so happy with this program! I'll be sad when my son turns 5!”
• “Excellent! Very informative. Especially liked the personal feedback from family life.”
• "READY! has a relaxed atmosphere where you are with people who have children the same age as yours. All the topics discussed are relevant to you."
• "They teach you what is age-appropriate learning and what each age can 'handle' while encouraging you to have fun trying new things with your child at home."
• "I like how they tell you what most children know upon entering kindergarten so we know what we are working toward."
• "It has really helped me pay attention to my ratio of positive and negative messages to my children. I talk and listen a lot more now."
• "READY! has provided books, tools, toys and games that have enhanced the learning of my child."
  
• "It is fun to learn new songs (and new ways to sing old songs) to teach your children counting, the alphabet, and other concepts."
  
• "Thank you for telling me about good things for my child. I like coming to these classes."