The transition to kindergarten is respected as a major milestone not only for the child, but for his or her family as well. The attitude towards school and learning that the child carries with them for life is often determined by this very first experience with school. A smooth transition to kindergarten can help make sure your child is successful in school. �
The information provided below is designed to help you prepare your children for their school experience.
You’re on your way to K!
Personal Needs Without Help- Can they...�____ Put on and take off coat �____ Tie their own shoes
____ Use the bathroom independently�____ Wash their hands�____ Snap, button, zip, and buckle �
You bet, I’m ready for K!
Social Skills- Can they ...�____ Listen to an adult & follow simple instructions �____ Cooperate with other children �____ Sit for short periods of time �____ Follow simple two-step directions
Intellectual Skills- Does your child...�____ Sit and listen to a story �____ Hold a book upright and turn the pages �____ Know their first and last name �____ Tell and retell familiar stories �____ Know colors and shapes�____ Count/recognize numbers from 0-10�
Intellectual Skills {continued}�____ Say/sing the ABC’s �____ Hold scissors & pencil appropriately �____ Recognize and write first name (remember-use capital letter for the first letter in a name.) M-a-t-t, not M-A-T-T �____ Recognize the letters within their name�
∙Additional Resources∙
Starfall.com and ABCya.com both have many free & fun educational games that your child can play. They will be learning while playing fun games!
To help with a smooth transition into kindergarten you can follow these additional helpful ideas; provide opportunities to play with other children, teach your children socially acceptable ways to disagree, and encourage social values such as helpfulness, cooperation, sharing and concern for others.