Kindergarten readiness checklist Indiana
Skills kids need going into kindergartenBy Amanda Morin Save Save Save Email Print Sms Share At a Glance
When kids are getting ready for kindergarten, many families wonder about academic skills. But self-care and social and emotional skills are important for kindergarten readiness, too. For example, does your child need help using the bathroom? Learn about the different kinds of skills kids are expected to have when they start kindergarten. Language skills
Reading readiness skills
Math skills
Self-care skills
Social and emotional skills
Fine motor skills
Gross motor skills
How to help your rising kindergartnerKids develop skills at different rates. Its not unusual for kids to have strong skills in one area and weak skills in other areas. Some states use kindergarten readiness tests to get a sense of which early learners might need extra help in some areas. If youre concerned your child isnt ready for kindergarten, talk with your childs preschool teacher and work together to come up with a plan to address any trouble spots. You might also want to talk with your childs health care provider. Learn about the pros and cons of delaying kindergarten for a year. If your child is headed for kindergarten, explore these steps for a smooth transition . You might also want to see a set of videos on what kindergarten academic skills look like in action . Key Takeaways
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