School Readiness Activities, Checklists and Resources
The Reading Eggs School Readiness Hub will help guide you and your child on the road to 'big school' and bridge any gaps in their learning in a fun and engaging way. Give your child the best chance at a great start to kindergarten and take advantage of the free school readiness activities, including our comprehensive checklist, below.
There are free downloadable activity sheets and checklists, books and online programs, as well as articles with expert tips on how to help your little prepare for school. Plus, you’ll find a link to our facebook community group, answers to frequently asked questions and technical support information for Reading Eggs and Mathseeds.
Free School Readiness Activities & Checklists
School Readiness Checklist and Activities Pack
The School Readiness Checklist has been designed by experienced educators to help you and your little one feel confident about starting school.
This FREE checklist PDF includes tons of school readiness tips and ideas, a comprehensive checklist, letter recognition activity, pre‑writing and scissor practice, plus much more!
School Readiness Checklist
School Readiness E‑Book
We’ve put together this handy e‑book to help give your child a head start in school and send them off on their next big adventure with confidence.
This FREE e‑book comes with a bunch of great information to help your little ones start school with ease. The e‑book includes 7 good habits to start now, top benefits from reading aloud, fun games to build early reading skills, first day survival skills and much more.
School Readiness E‑Book
Letter Formation Placemats
This free printable contains 26 × printable alphabet mats, one for each letter of the alphabet, to build essential handwriting and alphabet skills.
Letter Placemats
Alphabet Letter Books
Children will build essential handwriting and alphabet skills as they practice letter formation and work through the fun activities. Contains 26 printable letter booklets, one for each letter of the alphabet.
Alphabet Letter Books
Initial Sounds
Children will build essential phonological awareness skills as they listen for initial sounds, orally segment words, and then blend the sounds together to make words. This booklet contains 136 × printable picture cards (in color) and 136 × printable picture cards (in black and white).
Initial Sounds Booklet
Time
The Mathseeds online program teaches children the core math and problem solving skills needed to be successful at school. This activity book is designed to supplement the online lessons with exercises to practice and reinforce the core mathematical concept of time.
Time Booklet
Numbers and Patterns Math Activity Book
This activity booklet is designed to supplement the online lessons in Mathseeds with exercises to practice their numbers 1 to 30 and patterns skills.
Numbers and Patterns Booklet
Books and Read Alouds
Explore the extensive range of Reading Eggs and Mathseeds book products, which make the perfect complement to the online learning programs. Visit our Bookshop and choose the best option for your child's needs.
Reggie's Recommendations to Prepare for Kindergarten
Reading Eggs Mega Book Pack
For ages 4–7
This ultimate book pack option will open up a world of learning for your beginner reader, jam-packed with delightful goodies:
- contains all of the Level 1 and Level 2 activity books which support and reinforce the lessons in Reading Eggs
- includes 80 readers, eight activity books, eight mini posters, two packs of durable flashcards with games and 400 stickers
- features a huge variety of fun activities that will build your child’s reading and writing skills.
Essential Skills Workbooks for Kindergarten
Build essential reading and math skills with the Reading Eggs and Mathseeds Kindergarten Workbooks. Fun, full-color lessons and activities cover phonics, handwriting, numbers, shapes, patterns and more.
Use the workbooks as an offline supplement to the online programs or as a standalone learning resource to prepare your preschooler for kindergarten and build their foundational skills before starting school.
You can purchase each workbook individually or buy as a bundle and save.
Kindergarten Reading Workbook
278 pages of activities covering 240 essential early reading skills like phonics, sight words and handwriting. Complements Reading Eggs Lessons 1–60, Maps 1–6.
Kindergarten Math Workbook
260 pages of activities to build 200 foundational math skills across numbers, addition, subtraction and shapes. Complements Mathseeds Lessons 1–50, Maps 1–10.
Online Library with Read Alouds
With a selection of over 4,000 leveled children's books, the Reading Eggs online library offers a wide range of options for young readers. Choose from decodable readers, alphabet books, early chapter books, nonfiction, plays and poetry.
All Level 0–20 books come with read-aloud audio so children can read along as they listen to a fluent reading of the book.
Get Ready for School with Reading Eggs
Reading Eggs, the multi-award winning online reading program for ages 2–13, will have your child feeling confident and ready to start 'big school'.
Program Features
Guided lessons are easy to follow and match your child's ability
Over 4,000 children's books in the online library
Songs, animations, and rewards make learning to read fun
Progress reports let you track your child's growth
Printable certificates celebrate achievement
Tablet and desktop compatible app provides greater accessibility
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School Readiness Articles
Explore our curated selection of articles with expert tips to help parents and kids with starting school and getting ready for kindergarten.
How to Write a Social Story for Starting School
Social stories can support children's academic and social development. Get your child ready for school with our easy guide to writing a social story.
Books About School and Starting School
Read our collection of books about school and starting school to prepare preschoolers for kindergarten and help older children navigate classroom life.
First Day of School Celebration Ideas
Here are some wonderful ideas and traditions for how parents can make the first day of school special.
6 Fun Ways to Teach and Build Important Social Skills for Kids
Discover how to teach your child social skills – such as empathy, patience, sharing and cooperation – with fun games, activities, books and videos.
7 Tips to Prepare for the First Day of School
Prepare for the first day of school and get your child excited about learning.
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Why parents love Reading Eggs
"My 4 year old is absolutely loving Reading Eggs, she's breezing through the levels and loving collecting eggs to then play games. A great way for kids to have screen time whilst learning along the way. Highly recommend for other 4 year olds who are also school ready."
Melanie
"I cannot believe how quickly this program has helped my son gain confidence in building his reading skills. He now looks forward to learning sounds and is using them in all areas of his life to decode/read words. Super program, thanks."
Catherine
My daughter is 4 and a half and wanted to learn to read. She has only been doing ABC Reading Eggs for less than a month, and yesterday she read the story at the end of lesson 16. She was actually sounding out the words and working out what they were. My husband couldn't believe it (and I was shocked too). Thank you so much – your program is amazing. We will be telling everyone about this great reading tool."
Jane
"My 4-year-old could not read at all and only knew some letters and sounds. After two weeks [on Reading Eggs] he was reading books of a standard that my older daughter read after two terms of Kindergarten!"
Wendy
"Just wanted to tell you how pleased I am with the results I got from my child after signing up for a trial. I did not have to help her with anything at all. She just did it all by herself. She is so excited that she can read. She has started sounding out words and spelling it. She did so well that within a week, I bought [a subscription]. I have decided to let everyone I know with little ones about Reading Eggs and will buy friends with 4-year-olds Reading Eggs as gifts. That will be the best present a friend or family member could give to a child!! Thank you so much!!"
Saroj Sami
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FAQs
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Technical Support
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