As a parent it is smart to worry about what your child should be able to do and what they should know before kindergarten. You do not want your child to start off behind, so making sure they are kindergarten ready is key. The following are some of the skills a child to should have to be kindergarten ready:<\/p>\n
Letters: <\/strong>Your child does not need to be able to read when they start kindergarten, but they should have the beginning steps, and the foundation for reading, letters, sounds, and alphabets. Your child should know how to-<\/p>\n \u00b7\tIdentify the sound of some letters\u00b7\tIdentify most of the alphabet letters by sight<\/p>\n \u00b7\tKnow there are lower and upper case letters that are the same letter<\/p>\n \u00b7\tRecognize and identify rhyming sounds<\/p>\n \u00b7\tRecognize common sight words like “he”<\/p>\n Numbers: <\/strong>Again, a child does not need to be a math genius, but they should know the basic concept of numbers and counting. He is what they should know-<\/p>\n \u00b7\tIdentify less and more<\/p>\n \u00b7\tCount to ten<\/p>\n \u00b7\tSort items into groups by numbers<\/p>\n Self care:<\/strong> In order for a child to be go to kindergarten, they have to have mastered a certain level of self care as they will be gone from their parent, etc. Your child should be able to do the following:<\/p>\n \u00b7\tManage bathroom needs, every step of it.<\/p>\n \u00b7\tButton shirts, pants, coats, and zip up zippers<\/p>\n \u00b7\tBe able to be away from parents without too much anxiety or problems.<\/p>\n Maturity:<\/strong> Kindergarten readiness involves having the maturity to do certain things. If your child is not emotionally and mentally ready for kindergarten, it might be good to put it off some. Here is what they should be able to do:<\/p>\n \u00b7\tBe able to speak understandably<\/p>\n \u00b7\tBegin to control themselves emotionally<\/p>\n \u00b7\tAble to go short periods focusing<\/p>\n \u00b7\tListen to stories without interrupting<\/p>\n \u00b7\tBe able to share with others<\/p>\n \u00b7\tAbility to follow rules<\/p>\n \u00b7\tKnow and understand the general times of day<\/p>\n \u00b7\tRecognize authority<\/p>\n \u00b7\tPay attention to things for short periods of time<\/p>\n \u00b7\tUnderstand causes and effect<\/p>\n \u00b7\tTalk in complete sentences of five to six words<\/p>\n