It is probably inappropriate for me to start snorting with laughter at this description of a class called Kindergarten Readiness run by the perfectly nice folks at the Portland Parks & Rec department, but I couldn't help it:
Is your child ready to tackle school this fall? Increase self-confidence with review of name writing, following directions, listening skills & group cooperation. Make this transition successfully & become an independent thinker.
"Now class, have we become independent thinkers?"
"Yes, ma'am!"