Pre-K Readiness

Students must be working towards being 100% toilet trained and in underwear before starting Pre-K. Bathrooms are not located within classrooms, so being toilet trained should be a priority for families before attending.    

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CDC recommends that if you recognize a delay in your child's development, that you get an evaluation as soon as you can.  The "wait and see" method is no longer the accepted procedure and if you feel your child would benefit from an evaluation to better gauge their development, please call the Niagara County Health Department (Early Intervention) or the school district as 807-3561.  

Here is the updated Milestone Moments Checklist from the CDC 

If any of the results indicate or you feel that your child would benefit from additional support in the areas of speech, gross motor, fine motor, vision, or educational, the county offers free screenings and evaluations.   If interested in these free services please contact  NT SCHOOLS at 807-3561.  

In a world of technology, it easy to forget the importance of building the muscles and motor skills of our body.  Toddlers and preschoolers require time to work on these skills by exploring the environment around them.  This includes holding writing utensils (crayons, markers, chalk, pencils, etc.), opening and closing containers, zipping a backpack, putting clothes on independently, and practice buttoning.   

Outside time is so important to gain strength in the areas of gross motor.  Gross motor includes running, jumping, sitting criss-cross, walking up stairs, balancing on one foot, etc.   The best way to improve these skills is to PLAY!