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Is Your Child Prepared
for Kindergarten?
Although teachers do not expect all children to have the
same level of skills coming into kindergarten, the indicators
below are good signs that your child is ready to learn and
succeed.
Can say their first and last names
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Make simple drawings
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Hold crayons like a pencil and use safety scissors appropriately
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Name basic colors and shapes
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Recite the alphabet and count to 10
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Listen to adults and follow instructions
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Know their ages and the names of family members
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Begin to learn their phone number
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Can sit still for a 15- to 20-minute activity
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Share, take turns, and raise their hands
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Play with other children without biting or hitting
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Play follow-the-leader by walking, running, and jumping
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Express their needs
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Take care of basic needs on their own, such as going
to the bathroom and washing hands
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