KINDERGARTEN READINESS SKILLS

Written by Mrs. Dason

Friday, 07 September 2007

KINDERGARTEN READINESS SKILLS LANGUAGE AND READING: I match and name 12-15 lower case letters including my first name. I match and distinguish among the shapes families of a-e-o-c, b-p-d-q-g, m-n-u-r-h-v-w, t-i-l-j-f, s-z-k-y. I recognize the printed words for 10 common objects labeled in my home. I sing the ABC and number songs independently while pointing to the letters and numbers. I recite 5-10 nursery rhymes. I can match words that rhyme. I name and reproduce the sounds of 12-15 letters including those in my first name. I hear and repeat beginning and ending sounds in words. I can sit and listen to a short familiar story and tell you what will happen. I respond to questions and I can retell the story. I know that letters make words. I know that printed books read from left to right and the print on the page goes left to right, top to bottom. I know that the left page is followed by the right page when the book is open. I also know the front of the book and the back of the book. I hear my parents speak to me and I respond with a full sentence. I know about 5,000 words! I can print my first name. MATH AND REASONING: I can count in order to 20. I can match numbers shapes from 1-12 I can copy and trace. I write numbers to 5. I name and draw 6 basic geometric shapes. I know these colors: red, blue, green, yellow, black, white, orange, gray, brown, purple and pink. I can name and sort items by color, shape and size. I recognize numbers and quantities to 10 and accurately use "more than", "less than", greater than", "smaller than", and equal to. I can do simple addition and subtraction. I create or complete 2-3 step color patterns (rb,rb,rb,rb, rrb,rrb,rrb,) I can do complex puzzles. SOCIAL SKILLS: I settle into new group situations with little stress. I transition easily to different activities. I can focus on a task for at least 5 minutes, even if there are distractions. I remember and follow 3-step sequence of actions. I follow simple rules. I take care of all my dressing and bathroom needs. I help clean up after activities. I play and share nicely with others!

 

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