Wondering How to Prepare Over the Summer?
Keep a daily journal of summer adventures!
Handwrite the letters of the alphabet (both upper and lowercase)
Write own name (first letter capital, the rest lowercase)
Counting objects (1-20)
Practice counting to 50
Practice using scissors
Read every day. Visit the library!
Keep a book box at home of special reads
Encourage speaking in complete sentences
Handwrite the letters of the alphabet (both upper and lowercase)
Write own name (first letter capital, the rest lowercase)
Counting objects (1-20)
Practice counting to 50
Practice using scissors
Read every day. Visit the library!
Keep a book box at home of special reads
Encourage speaking in complete sentences
Does Your Child....
- Independently dress him/herself
- Independently use the bathroom
- Work and play cooperatively with peers
- Control impulses and self-regulates
- Follow classroom rules
- Separates easily from caregiver on arrival
- Have an awareness of his/her body in relation to others and the consequences of his/her movements and actions
- Express curiosity and eagerness for learning
- Focus at teacher directed large group time
- Transition appropriately from one activity to another
- Follow one to two-step verbal directions
- Express needs and wants
If so, your child is ready for Kindergarten!
Great Start Collaborative of Livingston County, where the above information was found, is an awesome resource for parents!
http://greatstartlivingston.org
http://greatstartlivingston.org