June

Guilford County's School Readiness Calendar
The School Readiness Calendar helps parents and providers get young children school ready with these fun and simple activities!

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
  • Start a summer bucket list
2
  • Collect smooth rocks to paint
3
  • Sing the Song "Sunny Days"

    Lyrics:
    Sunny, sunny, summer days,
    Warm and bright in so many ways.
    Let's go outside and play all day,
    Running, jumping, in the sun's rays.
    Sunny, sunny, summer days,
    Warm and bright in so many ways.
4
  • Practice cutting skills using junk mail and nature items
5
  • Sort toys by color and size
6
  • Practice opening snacks and containers independently
7
  • Blow bubbles and pop them with your nose, knees, or elbows
8
  • Donate outgrown clothes to a local nonprofit
9
  • Count how many fireflies light up in ten seconds
10
  • Practice writing the first letter of your name
11
  • Practice zipping and buttoning
12
  • Sing the Song "Ice Cream Treats"

    Lyrics:
    I love ice cream on hot days,
    Hot days, hot days.
    I love ice cream on hot days,
    It cools me down so well.
    Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry too,
    Strawberry too, strawberry too.
    Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry too,
    Oh, I can't wait to taste you!
13
  • Dance like waves at the beach
14
  • Visit your local Goodwill store to get a FREE book on Fridays
15
  • Play "I Spy" with items around the house, incorporate colors, shapes and sizes
16
  • Play catch with a pair of rolled up socks
17
  • Go outside and practice pouring water into different size containers
18
  • Practice tying shoelaces on shoes
19
  • Play Simon Says to practice listening skills
20
  • Sort laundry together by color
21
  • Pretend to surf on a floor cushion
22
  • Play "line up" like in class
23
  • Count items during a visit to the grocery store
24
  • Play "Grocery Store" with kid safe pantry items
25
  • Sing the Song "Let's Go to the Beach"

    Lyrics:
    Let's go to the beach and play,
    Play, play, play all day.
    Let's go to the beach and play,
    On a sunny day.
    We'll build castles in the sand,
    Sand, sand, sand by hand.
    We'll build castles in the sand,
    On a sunny day.
26
  • Trace shadows outside using chalk and decorate them
27
  • Placing leaves under paper and rub crayons over the top
28
  • Take turns in simple board games
29
  • Draw pictures of the weather each day
30
  • Share happy moment of the day

To prepare your child for school, focus on developing their “executive functioning” skills during the summer. These skills help them remember instructions, stay focused, and manage their emotions. By practicing tasks like following a routine, playing memory games, and learning self-control, your child will be better prepared for Kindergarten.

Tips for Parents:

Reading with your child can be simple and fun by using the Active Reading ABCs: Ask questions to start conversations, build vocabulary with kid-friendly definitions, and make connections to their experiences. Embrace the joy of reading and watch your child’s skills grow naturally.

Book(s) to Read this Month:

"And Then Comes Summer" by Tom Brenner 

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