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What do Kindergarten teachers perceive as most important for children’s school readiness? In a recent study Kindergarten teachers ranked social/emotional skills as "essential" or "very important" more often than other academic skills. These findings draw attention to the importance of social/emotional development for school readiness.

Source:
Lin, H-L, F. Lawrence, & J. Gorrell. (2003) Kindergarten teachers’ views of children’s readiness for school. Early Childhood Research Quarterly 18, 225–237

Facts in Action, October 2004