Universal TK is statewide—give your 4-year-olds a joyful, standards-aligned start.
More than 400 California schools and districts are using Khan Academy Kids to build foundational skills in literacy, math, and social-emotional learning through interactive, play-based experiences.

The program is aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and the Common Core State Standards, supporting the same developmental progressions recognized in California’s Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations.

Educators can confidently use Khan Academy Kids to strengthen early learning outcomes that prepare children for kindergarten and beyond.
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    Why CA TK leaders choose Khan Academy Kids

    • Built for 4–5-year-olds: Playful lessons, centers-friendly activities, and offline printables for whole-group, small-group, and independent practice.
    • Standards-informed: Supports Preschool/TK Learning Foundations domains (language & literacy, math, SEL) and foundational skills focus areas (print concepts, phonological awareness, phonics/word recognition, fluency).
    • Research-backed: A randomized study led by UMass Amherst showed significant pre-literacy gains for 4–5-year-olds using Khan Academy Kids.
    • Family connection: Extend TK learning at home with simple, joyful practice.
    • Simple to implement: $5 per student includes the web-based teacher dashboard (mobile app remains free), enhanced reporting, live PD, and ongoing support.
    For $5 per student, a school- or district-wide partnership brings consistent practice to every TK classroom—shared data, aligned centers, and equitable access—PD and support included.

    What’s inside for Transitional Kindergarten Classrooms

    Math

    Counting & cardinality, comparing quantities, shapes, patterns, and math talk aligned to Preschool/TK math foundations.

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    SEL

    Age-appropriate self-regulation, empathy, and classroom routines woven into stories and activities.

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    Literacy

    Rhymes, syllables, letter-sound routines, decodables, and listening comprehension informed by CA foundational skills.

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