#KINDERGARTEN READINESS CHECKLIST PDF#
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I once had a kindergarten class with multiple children ready for division and then at another school where children entered kindergarten with minimal number skills so that I was teaching numbers 1-5. Just a reminder, lots of schools differ in expectations. If kids realize that letters have sounds before kindergarten and know a few of them, that's a really great start. Some kids know them all some don't even realize that letters make sounds. All made significant progress, but if I were to say what my expectation was of kids, I would suggest kids be confident with at least 10 letters. I've had many kids come into my classroom reading and some without knowing a single letter. In the checklist I mention knowledge of at least 10 capital and 10 lowercase letters.

#KINDERGARTEN READINESS CHECKLIST PDF#

If you have any concerns about your child’s well being or readiness for school, contact your school, pediatrician or other qualified professional.Kindergarten Readiness Checklist pdf All kids come to kindergarten with different readiness levels ~Please keep in mind these are simply guidelines. Number of items answered “Yes” should be 13 or below (readiness Unlikely) Number of items answered “Yes” should be 15 to 17 (Readiness doubtful) Number of items answered “Yes” should be 18 to 21 (readiness questionable) Number of items answered “Yes” should be 22 to 25 (readiness probable) Number of items answered “Yes” should be 26 to 28 (readiness assured) Consult the table below for information relative to state of readiness for school. Have you attempted to create in your child the idea of looking forward to school experiences rather than fear of school?Ĭount the number of items you were able to answer with a “YES” response.Does your child take an interest in the books and magazines that are around the house?.Is your child able to tell you in what way a sweater, shoe and hat are the same?.Can your child fell you what his/her eyes, ears and mouth are used for?.Can your child name about 3 or 4 colors to which you point?.Can your child name a triangle, a square and a circle when he/she sees it?.Is your child able to draw or copy a square?.Can your child tell what is missing if you draw a stick picture of a man and leave out eyes, or a leg, or an arm?.Is your child able to put together a simple puzzle?.Is your child able to give the last word to all of the following:.Is your child able to follow about 2 or 3 directions after being told once, such as “Bring me a book skip around the room shut the door? Is your child able to repeat 8 and 10 word sentences if you say them once– “The girl ran all the way to the store for her mother?.

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Is your child able to repeat a series of 4 numbers without practice, such as “Say after me 7-2-6-3 ?.Is your child able to cross a street safely?.Is your child able to be away from his/her parents for about two or three hours without being upset?.Is your child able to take care of his/her toilet needs?.Is your child able to tell the left hand from the right?.Is your child able to fasten buttons he/she can see?.Is your child able to walk in a straight line?.Is your child able to stand on one foot for 5 or 10 seconds?.Is your child able to walk backwards for 5 or 6 feet?.

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Is your child able to zip or button up his sweater or jacket?.

Is your child able to draw and color a picture, beyond a scribble?.

Does your child pay attention to a short story when it is read and answer simple questions about it?.

Can others easily understand your child when he/she speaks to them?.

Will your child be 5 years when he/she enters kindergarten?.

It has been prepared with the hope that Parents will evaluate in a general way their child’s overall pattern of development and readiness. This is a checklist of developmental skill levels based upon evidence of school readiness in children. Not all children are ready for school at the same time. Children grow and mature at different rates.

Kindergarten readiness checklist