Explain what early childhood educators mean when they use the term "readiness."
What will be an ideal response?
Readiness:
a. Readiness is a term used to describe preparation for what comes next
b. Readiness refers to the state of early development that enables a child to engage with kindergarten earning experiences and to successfully meet school expectations.
c. There is consensus that readiness consists of the three components: (1) readiness in the child, (2) schools' readiness for children, and (3) family and community supports that contribute to children's readiness.
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What will be an ideal response?