Families, thank you for being your child’s first teacher and our partner in supporting your kindergartener. The KIDS tool allows us to build a common language for talking about your child’s growth in social emotional, language and literacy and math development. The ideas here can help you learn more about what your child is learning in kindergarten, support your child’s learning at home, and provide you with helpful background information about KIDS.

NEW KIDS RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES & CAREGIVERS! We’re excited to announce that ISBE has released 14 joy-filled videos​ with ideas for families and caregivers to engage with their 3- to 5-year-olds at home. Each video aligns with one of the 14 required measures that are part of the Kindergarten Individual Development Survey (KIDS). The videos can help you be sure your child is learning the skills that are needed to be successful in kindergarten.

Check them out here! (Click the At-Home Activities for families and caregivers for Tip Sheets for each video)