Few children will exhibit all of the traits below, but children who tend to be successful in kindergarten demonstrate many of them.

Pre-Reading Skills

• Identify & pronounce at least 15 letter sounds
• Understand reading top to bottom, left to right
• Tell a story by looking at a picture
• Answer questions about a short story

Pre-Writing Skills

• Identify & write name
• Identify & write all upper-case letters of the alphabet

Oral Communication Skills

• Listen attentively without interruption
• Follow simple two- & three-step directions
• Ask questions for information
• Make meaningful contributions to the group
• Express ideas clearly & freely

Math Skills

• Know basic 2-D shapes (rectangle, square, circle, triangle, trapezoid)
• Understand concept of more & less
• Sort objects by three characteristics
• Identify & extend a simple pattern
• Count to 50
• Count back from 10
• Recognize numbers 0-20
• Write numbers 0-10

21st Century Skills

• Solve problems & come up with multiple solutions
• Demonstrate a sense of curiosity for learning
• Show creativity through art projects, storytelling, artistic movement, music & dramatic play
• Work collaboratively with other students
• Basic operation of an iPad
• Basic operation of a computer mouse

Physical Development

• Hold & use a pencil with a three-point grasp
• Follow & cut a straight line with scissors
• Understand body awareness & spatial awareness

Social/Emotional Skills

• Share with others
• Take turns
• Follow rules & directions
• Put forth effort with completing classroom tasks
• Engage & focus on an activity for at least 15 minutes
• Express feelings comfortably with peers & adults
• Recognize & respect the feelings of others
• Manage conflict appropriately
• Assume responsibility for self & belongings
• Show self-confidence
• Adjust to change & routines

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