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is my child ready to pre-school?
COMMON SIGNS YOUR CHILD IS READY INCLUDE:
recognizes other people's emotions
takes turns + is able to share toys
listens to simple instructions
sits still during story time
plays independently
can separate from caregiver for a few hours
enjoys doing things independently sometimes, such as getting dressed
needed motor skills
3 - 4 YEARS
WALK UP + DOWN STAIRS ALTERNATING FEET
CATCH A LARGE BALL WITH HANDS ONLY FROM 5 FEET AWAY
COPY A HORIZONTAL LINE + A CIRCLE
CUTS WITH CHILD-SAFE SCISSORS
DRESSES SELF WITH HELP WITH FASTENERS
PUT ON + TAKE OFF A COAT
PUT SHOES ON CORRECT FEET
FASTEN LARGE BUTTONS
BRUSH OWN TEETH
DRAW A PERSON WITH THREE DIFFERENT BODY PARTS
CUT A PIECE OF PAPER IN HALF WITH SCISSORS
USE RESTROOM INDEPENDENTLY
4 - 4.5 YEARS
RIDE A TWO-WHEELED BIKE WITH TRAINING WHEELS
CATCH A SMALL BALL WITH HANDS ONLY FROM 5 FEET AWAY
PUMP SELF ON SWING
PUT SOCKS ON CORRECTLY
TRACE SIMPLE SHAPES (CIRCLE, SQUARE, TRIANGLE, RECTANGLE)
DRAW SIMPLE SHAPES (CIRCLE, SQUARE, TRIANGLE, RECTANGLE)
CUT OUT SIMPLE SHAPES (CIRCLE, SQUARE, TRIANGLE, RECTANGLE)
CUT ON A LINE
HOLD SCISSORS CORRECTLY
ZIP MOST ZIPPERS
5 YEARS
STAND ON ONE FOOT FOR 10 SECONDS
PERFORM 10 JUMPING JACKS WITH COORDINATION
RIDE A TWO-WHEELED BIKE WITHOUT TRAINING WHEELS
PRINT FIRST NAME
DRAW A PERSON WITH SIX OR MORE DIFFERENT BODY PARTS
CUT WELL WITH SCISSORS
USE PINCER GRASP WITH PENCILS
SHOW HAND PREFERENCE
is my child ready for kindergarten?
COMMON SIGNS YOUR CHILD IS READY INCLUDE:
demonstrates a curiosity or interest in learning new things
able to explore new things through senses
takes turns + cooperates with peers
able to attend speaking with + listening to adults + peers
follows 2 - 3 step instructions
communicates how they're feeling
empathizes with other children
controls most impulses
pays attention to their environment
transitions between activities without difficulty
demonstrates independence in personal care
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