Research has shown that young children are more successful in school when parents help them acquire the skills critical for beginning reading. Get Ready for School includes a host of activities and games that help children acquire these skills. The activities are organized around the family’s everyday routines like mealtimes, car trips, and watching TV. Take advantage of every moment in the family’s busy life to maximize children’s opportunities to acquire these necessary skills. The activities are fun for children and families, and research proves they work!