Kindergarten Readiness

10 Signs that your child is ready for Kindergarten:

1. Can they sit and listen for 10-15 minutes?
2. Are they truly listening and grasping concepts or just gleaning the surface? Ask comprehension and thinking questions.
3. Can they remember 2 to 3 part directions?
4. Do they need help to focus on listening and need repeated directions?
5. Can they remember new vocabulary?
6. Do they remember words to songs, finger plays and chants?
7. Do they make sense when they tell you about a movie, story or situation at school?
8. Do they know how to wait patiently and show self-control while waiting?
9. Can your child write some letters or name without serious frustration?
10. Can they take initiative to take care of their needs?