Moses Lake Public Schools prioritizes investing in a strong early childhood program. Early childhood development drives success in school and life.
We are excited to offer integrated preschool opportunities for Moses Lake School District students and families. Additionally, all 11 of our elementary schools have full-day kindergartens. We are committed to embracing developmentally appropriate practices that focus on the development of the whole child in the following six areas:
Social-Emotional
Physical
Cognitive
Language
Literacy
Mathematics
Eligibility for Early Learning Preschool
We offer inclusive preschool classes for children 3 or 4 years old by August 31, 2025. Eligibility includes:
Children who qualify for he school district's special education services; or
Children from a family with a low annual income have developmental or environmental risk factors that could affect school success; or
If you would like a free screening for your child or you have questions about special education services eligibility, please complete this brief form: Early Learning Concern Form.
ECEAP (pronounced "E-Cap") is the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program funded by Washington State for children ages 3 and 4 and, in some locations, infants or toddlers younger than 3 years old. For more information, visit here.
To attend kindergarten, children must be 5 before August 31.
Ideas to prepare your child for Kindergarten
Play board games with your child to practice taking turns.
Visit the local library.
Set up several play dates this summer.
Visit your child's school playground, practice playing on the equipment, and follow rules such as 'slides are for going down'.
Have your child practice following one-step and two-step directions. You could do this by making lunch together or having them pick up their toys.
Read to your child for a combined total of at least 20 minutes a day.
Draw together, allowing your child time to practice using different tools (crayons, markers, pencils, sidewalk chalk).
Have your child practice writing their name multiple ways (with playdough, using a stick in the dirt/sand, shaving cream, using sidewalk chalk, or on paper).
Have your child practice sorting objects around the house. This is especially fun while doing chores together (sorting clothes, silverware, and toys).
While driving in the car or shopping in a grocery store, notice letters, numbers, sign colors, or objects around them.
Practice counting to 20 while taking a walk or driving in the car.
Count objects together. Count everything in and out of the home. While collecting rocks is especially fun!
Engage in pretend play together. For example, use a plain cardboard box to go on an adventure to the moon.
Visit local parks and beaches, and notice the amazing wonders nature offers.
Provide plenty of opportunities for your child to engage in free play both inside and outside the house daily.
Family connection welcomes families into the Washington K-12 system as their child's education partners.
Whole-child assessment gives kindergarten teachers information about the social/emotional, physical, cognitive, language, literacy, and mathematics development of the children in their classrooms so they may tailor their instruction to each child's individual needs.
Early learning collaboration aligns the practices of early learning professionals and kindergarten teachers to support smooth transitions for children.
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