What Really Matters Before the First Day: Preschool Readiness Parent Guide

Help families prepare for preschool with warm, practical guidance from Dr. Michelle Peterson. Ready for Preschool focuses on the everyday skills, relationships, and routines that support a confident beginning.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• A 98-page Parent Guide with seven parts, a detailed 30-day countdown, a closing letter to parents, and Resources for Parents.

• A matching 98-page low-ink edition with the same content and page numbers.

• A Read Me with printing directions and usage terms.

Seven parts explore preschool readiness, everyday confidence and independence, feelings and friendships, learning through play, the first week, choosing a preschool, and development and support. Resources for Parents includes full printed web addresses and clickable links.

The Printable Toolkit is sold separately. Choose the Complete Bundle to receive both products for $14.95.

FORMAT & PRINTING

One ZIP download containing two PDFs and a Read Me. US Letter (8.5 × 11 inches). Print at actual size / 100% and choose only the pages you need. Designed for handwriting; not editable or interactive. This is a digital download; no physical product is shipped.

USAGE

One purchase covers one household or one educator and their enrolled classroom families. You may print or privately share these PDFs with those families. Other educators need their own licenses. Do not resell, publicly post, or redistribute outside that group.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Michelle Peterson is an early childhood educator, researcher, educational leader, and preschool founder. Her work centers on purposeful play, relationships, and practical support for young children and the adults who care for them.

The developmental information is educational and does not replace individualized advice, evaluation, or your preschool’s policies. Illustrations include AI-generated artwork, art-directed for this edition.