This was a cross-sectional study, thereby limiting any conclusions one can make
regarding the direction of causality, or the nature of cross-domain influences over time.
One might as easily postulate that cognitive skill acquisition will promote behavioral
school readiness as the reverse. In addition, in this study, only teacher ratings were
available to assess behavioral readiness. Follow-up studies using multiple measurement
methods are needed to evaluate the nature of cross-domain influence over time.
At the same time, the results suggest several directions for preschool practice and
research.