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Woodley Wonderworks The term school readiness has been a hot topic in early childhood education for decades, as its definition has been discussed, revised, and expanded many times over. The concept relates to a set of skills and behaviors required in order for a child to succeed in formal schooling, specifically at Kindergarten entry. Success in this way is defined by the society, and thus includes meeting social and academic expectations.1
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