Nearly half of U.S. children lack the skills needed to thrive in kindergarten.
The Impact
Children who start behind often struggle to catch up, leading to lower graduation rates.
Our Solution
Our app provides equitable access to quality kindergarten readiness resources.
Preparing for Success in School
At my school, many students struggle to keep up with academic content. Research shows that 48% of kids in the US aren’t ready for kindergarten academically, socially, and emotionally. By third grade, those lacking readiness are 4 times less likely to graduate.
To help, I developed an app based on my school district’s kindergarten readiness checklist. It covers topics like General Knowledge, Mathematics, Language, Communication, and Social-Emotional Development, helping preschoolers and their parents prepare for success in school.
Expert Curated Content
Content is created by experienced educators and aligned with early childhood development research.
Kindergarten Readiness
Covers topics like General Knowledge, Math, Language, Communication, and Social-Emotional Development.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Covering key areas like General Knowledge, Math, Language, Communication, and Social-Emotional Development, our app ensures well-rounded preparation for preschoolers.
Award-winning kindergarten readiness app
Congressional App Challenge Winner - 2023
January 31, 2024 Rep. McGarvey has named Annika Chadha, a ninth grader at DuPont Manual High School, as the winner of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge in Kentucky’s Third District.
"When asked what inspired the creation of Countdown2K, the student said, “In our schools, I have noticed some students have difficulty keeping up with academic content on grade level. This problem seems to begin as early as elementary school and continues into middle school and high school. After doing more research, I discovered that a lack of preparedness in academic, social and emotional areas in early education affects students all the way through their school career and beyond."
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