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Enhance your kindergarten readiness initiatives with our comprehensive platform. Countdown2K brings research-based learning directly to your students and their families.
Empowering Educators
Tools that make a difference
🌟 Supporting Your Teaching Goals
Countdown2K is designed to complement your classroom activities and enhance student learning.
Standards-Aligned
Matches district kindergarten readiness benchmarks
Classroom Ready
Activities complement your daily lesson plans
Progress Tracking
Monitor development for individual students or groups
Parent Engagement
Bridge home and school learning seamlessly
📚 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
Access resource →Kindergarten Readiness Checklist
Track essential skills in literacy, math, social-emotional, and motor development
Access resource →Parent Engagement Templates
Letters, tips, and resources to help families support learning at home
Access resource →Countdown2K Progress Reports
Monitor student growth across all kindergarten readiness domains
Access resource →🏫 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.
🌟 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."
— 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
🎯 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.
View Kentucky alignment →Head Start Framework
Meets all Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) domains for school readiness.
View ELOF alignment →Common Core Foundations
Builds foundation skills for Common Core success in kindergarten and beyond.
View foundations →