What is Begindergarten™
Begindergarten™ is a FREE 90 hour summer program that helps incoming kindergarteners prepare for school. Children are screened at kindergarten registration. Those who are identified as in need of additional instruction and skill-building are invited to attend. The program is provided by Reading Railroad, a United Way of Cass County initiative, in partnership with Logansport Community School Corporation. LCSC provides classroom space and a donation to the program. You can view the 2023 Begindergarten™ video here.
What the program provides:
Begindergarten™ provides classes taught by local teachers. These classes are rich with activities meant to help children strengthen foundational skills. Participants receive breakfast and lunch provided by Logansport Schools. Transportation and supplies are also provided.
What Students work on:
Students will work on academic skills, such as:
- Name Writing
- Color Identification
- Shape Identification
- Counting
- Number Recognition
- Alphabet Recognition/Capital Letters
- Alphabet Recognition/Lowercase Letters
Begindergarten™ students also further their social skills, understand the school environment, learn cafeteria expectations, and build other skills students need to be successful in a school setting.
Why Begindergarten™ is Important
Kindergarten is the first essential step to building children’s social and academic skills. However, not all children enter kindergarten prepared. Begindergarten™ is the extra step that will help children start their academic careers strong. Many parents share that this program helped them feel more confident and comfortable about their child going to kindergarten.