Partner with A Step Forward

Enhance your kindergarten readiness initiatives with our comprehensive platform. Countdown2K brings research-based learning directly to your students and their families.

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Empowering Educators

Tools that make a difference

๐ŸŒŸ Supporting Your Teaching Goals

Countdown2K is designed to complement your classroom activities and enhance student learning.

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Standards-Aligned

Matches district kindergarten readiness benchmarks

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Classroom Ready

Activities complement your daily lesson plans

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Progress Tracking

Monitor development for individual students or groups

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Parent Engagement

Bridge home and school learning seamlessly

๐Ÿ“š Countdown2K Classroom Resources

Everything you need to guide your pre-K students through the exciting 50-day countdown to kindergarten.

Countdown2K Activity Cards

Printable daily activities aligned with the 50-day countdown to kindergarten

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Kindergarten Readiness Checklist

Track essential skills in literacy, math, social-emotional, and motor development

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Parent Engagement Templates

Letters, tips, and resources to help families support learning at home

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Countdown2K Progress Reports

Monitor student growth across all kindergarten readiness domains

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๐Ÿซ Implementation Models

Countdown2K is designed to be flexible and fit seamlessly into your pre-K classroom routines. Use it as a daily morning activity, integrate it into centers, or send activities home for family engagement.

Daily Circle Time

Start each day with a Countdown2K activity during morning meeting to build excitement for kindergarten.

Learning Centers

Incorporate Countdown2K activities into your literacy, math, and dramatic play centers.

Family Connection

Send home daily activities to extend learning and strengthen the home-school partnership.

๐ŸŒŸ Success Story

Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center

Jefferson County, KY

"Countdown2K has transformed our transition to kindergarten program. In just our first year, we've seen remarkable growth in student confidence and readiness. The daily activities perfectly complement our JCPS kindergarten readiness standards."

โ€” Sarah Thompson, Pre-K Lead Teacher

Early Results:

  • 100% of families engaged with take-home activities
  • Students showing increased excitement about kindergarten
  • Teachers report easier transition planning

๐ŸŽฏ Standards Alignment

Countdown2K is carefully aligned with Kentucky and national kindergarten readiness standards.

Kentucky Standards

Aligned with Kentucky's Early Childhood Standards and JCPS Kindergarten Readiness indicators.

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Head Start Framework

Meets all Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) domains for school readiness.

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Common Core Foundations

Builds foundation skills for Common Core success in kindergarten and beyond.

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๐Ÿš€ Ready to make kindergarten transition magical?

Join the growing community of educators using Countdown2K to prepare students for kindergarten success.