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First Steps News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 19, 2006
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Countdown to Kindergarten Tip: Kindergarten
Readiness Checklist
Readiness checklists can give you an idea of how prepared your
child is to start kindergarten. If you notice your child is
behind in some areas, keep in mind you may see improvements
in that area just by working with him for a week or so. You
are your child’s first and best teacher, and together
you will be ready for success in school.
Good Health
and Physical Well-Being
My child:
___ Eats a balanced diet
___ Gets plenty of rest
___ Receives regular medical and dental care
___ Has had all the necessary immunizations
___ Runs, jumps, plays outdoors and does other activities to
develop large muscles and provide exercise
___ Works puzzles, scribbles, colors, paints and does other
activities that help develop small muscles
Social
and Emotional Preparation
My child:
___ Is learning to explore and try new things
___ Is learning to work well alone and to do many tasks for
himself
___ Has many opportunities to be with other children and is
learning to cooperate with them
___ Is curious and is motivated to learn
___ Is learning to finish tasks
___ Is learning to use self-control
___ Can follow simple instructions
___ Helps with family chores
Language and General
Knowledge
My child:
___ Has many opportunities to talk and listen
___ Is read to every day
___ Has access to books and other reading materials
___ Is learning about print and books
___ Has his television viewing monitored by an adult
___ Is encouraged to ask questions
___ Is encouraged to solve problems
___ Has opportunities to notice similarities and differences
___ Is encouraged to sort and classify things
___ Is learning to write her name and address
___ Is learning to count and plays counting games
___ Is learning to identify and name shapes and colors
___ Has opportunities to draw, listen to and make music and
to dance
___ Has opportunities to get first-hand experiences to do things
in the world—to see and touch objects, hear new sounds,
smell and taste foods and watch things move
Source:
US Department of Education
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