Preschool time should be all about fostering a love to play, learn and explore within your children! While it’s important for your children to learn in the classroom, it’s equally important for them to continue learning at home to get them ready for the next phase of their lives. Have you ever wondered what exactly your children need to know before kindergarten?
This Get-Ready-For-Kindergarten checklist will be sure to keep you and your kids on track!
They should be able to…
- State first and last name when asked.
- Write first name with first letter upper case and remaining letters lower case.
- Use appropriate three-finger grasp when using writing instruments (pencils, crayons and scissors).
- Know all the letters in their first name.
- Identify basic geometric shapes (triangle, circle, square, rectangle, oval, star, diamond and heart.
- Know basic colors (red, blue, green, yellow, orange, purple, black, white, brown, pink).
- Count to 10 and identify numerals 1-10 in random order.
- Make most letter/sound matches.
- Identify most upper and lower case letters.
- Know the alphabet
- Sing along to songs learned in the classroom.
Socially, your child should be able to…
Use restroom independently including washing hands without reminder.
- Take off and put on outerwear including jackets, mittens, hat and scarf.
Sit for a story for 5-10 minutes.
Clean up after themselves.
Shares materials and toys with other children.
Be confident and ready to separate from parent.
Be able to listen and follow 2-3 step directions.
Be able to solve problems without aggression.
Looking for superior school to get your kids ready for Kindergarten? Look no further than Miss Sue's Nursery School on Long Island! We would love for you to visit our school and see our program in action. To schedule an appointment or to learn more, give us a call at 516-938-0894 or visit us on Facebook.
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