What Should You & Your child be Working on Prior To The Start of Kindergarten?

• The ability to recognize their first and last name.

• The ability to recite their telephone number and address.

• The ability to write and spell their first name.

• Knowledge of the letters of the alphabet, and the awareness of some letter sounds.

• The ability to recognize and write the numbers 1-10.

• The ability to identify most colors and shapes.

• Fine motor skills, such as: working with scissors, puzzles, markers, pencils/crayons and glue.

• The ability to independently put on outdoor clothing and tie their own shoes.

• The ability to appreciate and interact with literature, by reading to your child each day and discussing the story.

• The ability to follow multi-step directions.

• The ability to adopt healthy hygiene habits into the school environment, such as: flushing the toilet, washing their hands, using a tissue when necessary, covering their mouth when sneezing/coughing.