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Preschool Kindergarten Readiness

A CHILD WHO LISTENS

  • To directions without interrupting
  • To stories and poems for 10 to 15 minutes without restlessness

A CHILD WHO HEARS

  • Words that rhyme
  • Words that begin with the same sound or different sounds

A CHILD WHO SEES

  • Likenesses and difference in pictures and designs
  • Letters and words that match

A CHILD WHO UNDERSTANDS

  • The relationship inherent in such words as up and down, top and bottom, little and big
  • The Classifications of words that represent people, places, and things

A CHILD WHO SPEAKS AND CAN

  •  Stay on the topic in class discussions
  • Retell a story or poem in correct sequence
  • Tell a story or relate and experience of his own

A CHILD WHO THINKS AND CAN

  • Give the main idea of a story
  • Give unique ideas and important details
  • Give reasons for his/her opinions

A CHILD WHO ADJUSTS

  • To Changes in routine and to new situations without becoming fearful
  • To opposition or defeat without crying or sulking
  • To the necessity of asking for help when needed

 A CHILD WHO PLAYS

  • Cooperatively with other children
  • Shares, takes turns, and assumes his share of group responsibility
  • Run, jump, skip, and bounce a ball with comparative dexterity

A CHILD WHO WORKS

  • Without being easily distracted
  • Follows directions
  • Completes each task
  • Takes pride in his work