This is the time of year parents start to register their kids for kindergarten and they wonder if their child will be ready in September. Many schools use age as the determining factor for kindergarten readiness, but some educators believe that how much experience a child has in a school-like setting is just as important.
Some schools have testing for children before the school year starts. The kindergartners may be evaluated on their physical development, ability to recognize the alphabet of his or her knowledge of body parts, colors and shapes. These tests attempt to judge your child’s level of physical and cognitive development.
What should you do if your school doesn’t offer testing before entering Kindergarten? Below are a few guidelines to look for at home:
Language
- Does your child speak in full sentences
- Can they explain events they experienced
Motor Skills
- Can your child throw a ball, skip and climb
- Do they use scissors and hold a pencil
Social & Other Skills
- Do they understand the concept of sharing
- Can your child dress him/herself
- Do they wash their own face and hands
- Does your child play well with others
- Do they follow rules and directions
There is no way to tell if your child is truly ready for kindergarten. You, as their parent. are the best judge of kindergarten readiness.
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