Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program
For Families
As a caregiver, we know it is important to understand what the Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP) is and how it can make a difference for your child. VKRP is an initiative focused on building a more comprehensive understanding of school readiness and success. VKRP helps to support our understanding of school readiness in four key areas: language and literacy, mathematics, self-regulation, and social skills.
Resources for Families
Fall Family Resource Packet
The Fall Family Resource Packet includes valuable information and activities to support your child’s skills across the school year.
Spring Family Resource Packet
The Spring Family Resource Packet includes valuable information and activities to help your child prepare for their next school year.
Supporting Readiness Skills at Home
Additional resources with great ideas for supporting early readiness skills at home.
How We Measure Readiness Skills
VKRP measures children’s early mathematics, self-regulation, and social skills to complement Virginia’s existing assessment of language and literacy skills (Virginia Language & Literacy Screening System: VALLSS).
Why We Measure Readiness Skills
Research shows that an emphasis on supporting both academic and social-emotional skills are essential for children’s success in school and life.