Readiness for College and Career

Elementary School Students

To Do

• Do your best in school.
• Read a lot.
• Have fun learning!

To Explore

• Visit www.kids.gov to learn about jobs and to find fun online games.
• Check out the Kids’ Zone at nces.ed.gov/nceskids if you like such games as puzzles and math teasers.

Parents

To Do

• Help your kindergartner develop an interest in reading by reading aloud to him or her.
• Check your child’s homework and follow his or her progress in school by looking at report cards and attending teacher conferences.
• Start saving for your child’s college education. Learn about the tax advantages of state-offered college savings plans and prepaid tuition plans at www.collegesavings.org.

To Explore

• Read Saving Early = Saving Smart! at StudentAid.gov/resources#saving-early.
• This handout explains why it’s never too early to save money for college and how to use such resources as college savings plans and federal student aid.
• Check out Helping Your Child Become a Reader at www.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/hyc.html for advice on how to create a foundation for learning for children up to age 6. The publication provides a list of resources for parents and includes activities that turn daily routines into learning experiences.