Kindergarten Transition
Pequea Valley offers a variety of resources to help our Little Braves and families become Kindergarten Ready! These include assistance with Kindergarten Registration, Kindergarten Readiness Kits, Kindergarten Transition Activities, and Preschool Connections.
- Take a Tour of Salisbury Elementary School: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19FcSwwhT_87OAMAv3-UvW76gIb7TpZew/view?usp=sharing
- Take a Tour of Paradise Elementary School: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YDJpDZRpU7F-FnLt1U39liTxkdvLkWFw/view?usp=sharing
Kick Off to Kindergarten 2026
Sign up to attend complete google form https://forms.gle/RRmfrFy3pRVwFaPr7
Kindergarten Screening 2026
Our Early Learning Team will be holding the screening appointments for all incoming kindergarten learners at the Brave Kids Learning Center located in The Factory Ministries Building. The Kindergarten Screening process is our chance to meet each learner, their caregivers and share information. This is a very important step in our Kindergarten transition process. To sign up your child for a Kindergarten Screening appointment follow sign up genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4DAFAF2FA4FF2-61893003-kindergarten#/
Any questions about screening can be sent to Lisa Eckert @ lisa_eckert@pequeavalley.org or call 717-314-2517
Kindergarten Transition Nights 2026
Kindergarten Transition Nights: Transition nights are for incoming Kindergarten Learners and Parents. Each session will highlight fun kindergarten readiness skills while helping learners and their families get to know the school building and staff. We’ll kick off each evening with pizza and refreshments for learners and parents. This is a two-night series, with different topics covered each evening at both Paradise and Salisbury Elementary buildings. By signing up, you’ll be registered for both dates:
April 8 and May 5, from 5:45–7:00 p.m.
To register your child for 2026 Kindergarten Transition Nights complete the google form https://forms.gle/afaZz8dD95CvMq1s8
Any questions about Kindergarten Transition Nights can be sent to Lisa Eckert @ lisa_eckert@pequeavalley.org or call 717-314-2517
Kinder Club 2026
A six-week Kindergarten Readiness program providing learning opportunities for PV children ages 4–5 who will be entering Kindergarten in Fall 2026. Sessions focus on: Classroom routines, Early literacy & math skills, Social-emotional development. Each session includes circle time and independent learning. Our goal is to help children feel confident and comfortable in a classroom setting while building foundational skills.
When: Wednesdays, 9:30am-11am March 11th- April 15th
Where: Brave Kids Learning Center Located at The Factory Ministries 3293 Lincoln Hwy E, Paradise
Space is limited to register your child complete the google form https://forms.gle/wbtv3SnfV3dPdizz6
Any questions about Kinder Club can be sent to Lisa Eckert @ lisa_eckert@pequeavalley.org or call 717-314-2517
Kindergarten 2026 Activities Calendar
Ready for Kindergarten Checklist:
Is your child entering Kindergarten Next Year? Take a look at the checklist below and use it as a guide during your child's transtion year. Each item will help you and your child prepare for Kindergarten!
Kindergarten Readiness Kit:
PV is excited to provide each learner a Kindergarten Readiness Literacy Kits.These kits will be available to any child who is 4yrs old or older that will be enrolling in Kindergarten at Pequea Valley School District for the 2025-2026 school year. They will have supplies and resources to help prepare your child for kindergarten. To sign up to receive Kindergarten Readiness Kit using google form link https://forms.gle/oQtcRSsdTZc216xS8 and we will contact you.
Braves Bingo:
Use the Bingo Board to give your child some new experiences and practice Kindergarten Readiness Skills. Once you complete all the items on the board, take a picture and email or text back to the Early Learning Team. Your child will receive a free book and be entered to win a special back to school prize!
Email: lisa_eckert@pequeavalley.org or text 717-314-2517
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