Kindergarten Readiness Checklist

Beginning school is an exciting time for both child and parent! It marks the start of an important stage in a child's life. In today's classroom every child experiences challenges, heartbreaks and triumphs!

It is important to remember that a child's chronological age does not necessarily correspond to his or her developmental age. Every child is unique with a different rate of maturity. An academically bright child can have difficulty with the demands of classroom work and assignments if they do not have the developmental skills necessary to cope with these tasks. We can help by nurturing less tangible intellectual skills such as listening, observing, and investigating.

The following list of questions recommended by experts is an effective way to gather the parent input required for determining the four key areas of development - EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, and INTELLECTUAL.


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Can your child speak up for himself/herself, when he/she needs something?                                    

Yes                 No 

Does your child need to use the bathroom more than once during a two-hour period?                                                                                   
Yes                 No

Is your child independent? Can he or she get dressed without help, wipe without assistance in the bathroom, take off and put on shoes (including tying) and socks, zip jackets, pull shirts over head, button shirt /blouse, clean up after him/her?

Yes                 No

Are your child's gross motor skills sufficiently developed so that he or she can hop, jump, and walk on a straight line without losing his or her balance?

Yes                No

How is your child's fine muscle control? Can he or she handle a pencil, crayon, or paintbrush?                                                                
Yes                No

Can your child wait his or her turn in a group situation, waiting for a special toy, game, or turn on the playground swings?                                                                
Yes                No

Does your child get along with others? Can he or she share? Are they able to play safely and kindly with their peers?                                                                              
Yes                No

How does your child handle frustrations or anger? Can they express frustrations verbally, or do they dissolve into tears or tantrums?

Yes                No

Does your child have good self-confidence or does he or she tend to get lost in a group?                          

Yes                 No
Can your child sit still and pay attention? Can he or she focus and sit quietly at a desk for at least 15 minutes?                

Yes                No

Can your child listen and follow along when a story is read or instructions are given? Can he or she follow directions?
                             
Yes                No
       
Can he or she summarize a story and get the beginning, middle, and end in correct sequence?                                                                       
Yes                No
       
How is your child's imagination? Can he or she tell stories after hearing it once? Twice?                                                                           

Yes                No
       
Can your child repeat an eight -word sentence after hearing it once? Twice?                        
                             
Yes                No
       
Can your child complete a task once it has begun?
                               
Yes                No
       
Is your child curious? Does he or she ask questions?
                              
Yes                No


This information will help us obtain a better understanding of our new student. It also serves as a valuable resource during meetings with parents.
This questionnaire is not a guarantee of your child's readiness, but does provide you with an important assessment checklist, as you prepare your child for kindergarten.


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