Kindergarten is no longer just a time when children play and sit in a circle. Today's kindergarten students are exposed to a much more academic curriculum. So what should children know and be able to do so they'll be ready for the modern kindergarten classroom? This publication shares with parents everything they'll need to know to help their child be successful from Day One. Based on the latest research, this booklet also includes a section on how communities can make kindergarten more ready for today's children.