In 1975, when I entered kindergarten, no one worried about whether I was “ready.” They were just happy if I did not cry when my mom dropped me off and that I took a nap. So when did kindergarten become the make it or break it year regarding a child’s successful evolution into a functioning adult? Today, as approximately 4 million children in the United States enter kindergarten, their “readiness” is a hot and contested topic for parents, teachers, administrators, and even politicians. What is readiness for kindergarten?
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