HOW CAN I TELL IF MY CHILD IS READY FOR KINDERGARTEN? |
In general, a child going into kindergarten should be able to: - Follow spoken directions and obey rules
- Listen without interrupting
- Get along with others
- Use words to express feelings
- Speak clearly
- Say his or her name and address
- Use the bathroom without help
- Put on (and take off) shoes and coats without help
- Name basic colors
- Count (to 5 or 10)
- Use crayons and scissors.
SCHOOLS MAY BASE READINESS ON: - Age (to enter kindergarten, most schools require children to be 5)
- Test results
- Information from parents, preschool teachers and day-care providers.
As a parent, it's important to: UNDERSTAND YOUR CHILD Every child develops at a different rate. BE PATIENT Many children going into kindergarten don't have all the skills listed at the left. But, most will develop them: LEARN MORE ABOUT CHILD DEVELOPMENT Ask for resources at your local library. CONTACT THE SCHOOL Also talk with your child's preschool teacher or day-care provider.
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