Preparing Every Child forKindergarten Success
Nearly half of children enter kindergarten unprepared, putting them at 4x greater risk of not graduating. A Step Forward is changing this story through Countdown2K, our innovative app that helps families build essential skills for school success.
🌈 Transform Learning Through Play
Countdown2K makes kindergarten preparation fun and interactive for preschool-aged children and their families. Digital natives learn best through engaging, interactive content designed just for them.
Research-Based Learning
Aligned with school district readiness standards to ensure your child meets kindergarten expectations.
Comprehensive Development
Covers academic skills, social-emotional growth, and classroom readiness in one engaging app.
Parent-Friendly Design
Easy-to-use activities with progress tracking so you can celebrate every milestone together.
Expert-Backed Content
Created by educators and child development specialists for real, measurable results.
Interactive Activities
Engaging games and exercises that make learning feel like playtime, not homework.
Progress Tracking
Monitor your child's development with personalized recommendations for continued growth.
🌱 Born from Personal Experience
"I wanted to build an app to help young children learn academic and social skills at an early age. When I researched what our district was doing for kindergarten readiness, I found worksheets and checklists that were helpful—but kids couldn't work on them without constant parent help."
Founded by Annika Chadha, A Step Forward transforms those static resources into interactive, engaging experiences. We're working with educators, policymakers, and families to ensure every child enters kindergarten ready to thrive.
Learn Our Story🤝 Empowering Our Community
Countdown2K brings together families, educators, and communities to give every child their best start.
For Families
Turn everyday moments into learning opportunities with fun, bite-sized activities you can do together—no teaching experience required.
For Educators
Bridge the gap between home and classroom with resources aligned to kindergarten standards and district expectations.
For Communities
Invest in proven solutions that prepare children for success, reducing educational inequities from the very start.
💕 What Parents & Educators Say
Join thousands of families who have prepared their children for kindergarten success.
My daughter was so nervous about starting kindergarten, but after using this app for just a few months, her confidence has soared!
Jessica M., Parent
As a kindergarten teacher, I can immediately tell which students have used A Step Forward. They come in ready to learn and engage.
Mr. Thomas, Kindergarten Teacher
The progress tracking helps me understand exactly where my son needs more support. It's like having a personal education coach!
David L., Parent
🎆 Start Your Child's Success Story Today
Join thousands of families using Countdown2K to build kindergarten readiness skills— because every child deserves to start school confident and prepared.