Blast Off to Kindergarten!
Blast Off to
Kindergarten helps prepare children and families for the transition into
kindergarten, which provides the necessary foundation for continued success in
school. Research has proven that children not well prepared to learn when they
enter kindergarten can often fall behind their peers for the rest of their
academic careers.
“Blast off to
Kindergarten will be a model for what can be accomplished when we work
collaboratively to enhance educational opportunities in Saint Paul. Our focus on early literacy through our
libraries will make a real difference in children’s  - Mayor
Coleman
The Blast Off
to Kindergarten website, www.blastofftok.org, offers information in English, Hmong, Spanish and
Somali. It includes activities and books for children about to start kindergarten, steps to take in enrolling children in school, and many links to
informative websites. Helpful information is organized month-by-month, but the
activities can be used anytime throughout the year.
For more information, please click here.
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