Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Is your child ready for kindergarten

  1. Follows simple directions. Can your child listen to the directions a leader can show off and complete the task.
  2. Sits still. Does your child have the attention span to sit still? This does not have to be for a long period of time but should be at least for a few minutes. 
  3. Uses the restroom. To start kindergarten your child should be well potty trained. They should be able to ask to go to the bathroom
  4. Recognizes some letters. So in Kindergarten your child will learn his or her letters but to start the year with the ability to read some letters of the alphabet. 
  5. Works on fine and gross motor skills. Can your child run, jump, throw and catch a ball? Has your child had the opportunity to hold a pencil and practice writing or a pair of scissors to cut? 
  6. Gets along with peers. It is true that many things that we learn in kindergarten we will carry through life and this includes getting along with others, sharing, and playing together.
  7. Handles emotions. Crying is normal but having a tantrum is not really the best..
  8. Shows an interest in learning. Does your child show interest in learning new things, try to follow along as a demonstration is going on.
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12 comments:

  1. Masshole MommyAugust 5, 2015 at 4:43 AM

    Here, our kids need to know the alphabet before they can get into kindergarten. They also have to be able to write their first name and know their shapes & colors.

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  2. UnknownAugust 5, 2015 at 8:49 AM

    Here the kids don't even need to know English to go to kindergarten... when I was a kid I had to be able to write my name and tie my shoes. We are working on getting the youngest "ready" but she is soooo ready if we waited any longer it would have been painful.

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  3. tiarastantrumsAugust 5, 2015 at 1:57 PM

    I homeschool my kiddos and they were all ready for kindergarten!

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  4. Cheap Is The *New* ClassyAugust 5, 2015 at 6:04 PM

    It's always great to be ready and ahead before going to kindergarten. I have always heard that it is easy to fall behind in that grade especially.

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  5. Liz MaysAugust 5, 2015 at 9:35 PM

    This is a good checklist to keep in mind. My kids each went to kindergarten at different times.

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  6. FidoseofRealityAugust 5, 2015 at 11:41 PM

    What a great checklist. As kids, my parents never sent us to kindergarten - I think some folks did that back then - seems prehistoric now.

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  7. Laura FunkAugust 6, 2015 at 1:23 AM

    We shall see. We start on Tuesday! EEK

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  8. mail4roseyAugust 6, 2015 at 4:31 AM

    My son was academically ready, but he wasn't overly confident in his work, always feeling a bit behind (he turned five the day of cut off). He passed but we opted to hold him back and it was a wonderful decision. He did amazing the next year in every way and now is always a bit ahead. :)

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  9. DeDa StudiosAugust 6, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    Big deal going to K - our K program is all day. Davey really enjoyed K - this year 1st grade.

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  10. UnknownAugust 6, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    We are keeping our son in preschool for an extra year then moving to Kindergarten. I think it really does depend on the child.

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  11. RANEAugust 6, 2015 at 1:28 PM

    Kids start School in Jamaica as early as 2 1/2 provided that they meet all these above . My Mom said I started at 2 1/2 since I was already showing signs :-) Great Post

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  12. Mommy 2 J.A.M.August 11, 2015 at 9:24 PM

    My youngest is going to transitional kindergarten this fall. I think he is ready however due to state he wasn't five before the cut off

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