Reading and Literacy

• Dolly Parton's Imagination Library: Sign up for this program to receive free, age-appropriate books each month from birth to a child's 5th birthday. Funded locally by United Way of the Plains, this program is open to most families residing in Sedgwick County.
  
  
• Read Along with Superintendent Alicia Thompson: Watch these videos with your young learners to see and hear former Superintendent Dr. Thompson read aloud popular children's books. 

Skill Development

• Growing Up WPS: Watch these videos to learn how parents and caregivers can help children grow and develop the skills critical for success in the early school grades.
• Parents as Teachers: Join this to gain information, support and encouragement to help your children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.
  
  

What to Expect in Kindergarten

Check out the links in the list below to learn more about what your child will experience during Kindergarten in Wichita Public Schools. 

• What to Expect in Kindergarten
• Playing with Literacy
• Focus on Fine Motor Skills
• Social and Emotional Behavior in Children
• Regular Attendance Matters Early