What does your child’s passion for animals, airplanes, or sports have to do with kindergarten readiness? Well, when your kiddo becomes obsessed by something, it means they want to talk about it, read about it, play games involving it. Following your child’s interest not only sparks their thirst for knowledge and interest in learning (and reading), it also helps your kid expert become a student who is self-motivated, competent, self-reliant, and confident.