What Does My Child Need To Know Before Kindergarten?
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Find a free kindergarten readiness checklist you can use to determine if your child is ready to start school.
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This school readiness checklist covers both academic skills AND other skills kids should have before starting school.
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Things like standing in a line, being able to zip up a coat, and taking care of all bathroom needs independently.
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Kindergarten Readiness Checklist
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What academic skills should my child have before kindergarten?
-recognize and name basic shapes: square, circle, triangle, and rectangle
-recognize and name numbers 1-10, even when they are out of order
-count to 20
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-count 10 objects, pointing to each one as she counts
-say or sing the alphabet-
-identify colors in an 8-ct crayon pack
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What other things
(non-academic) does my child need to know how to do before kindergarten? Your child should be able to:
-put on his coat and zip it up
-tie his shoes
-take turns and share
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-sit quietly and listen
-follow simple directions
-use the bathroom by herself (including zipping and buttoning pants)
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