School Readiness Program
Why it’s important for Pre-schoolers to be prepared?
Ever since your child turned three, you probably started hearing all about school readiness skills, and what kindergarteners are expected to know. You may have heard they need to have all sorts of over-the-top skills before they go to kindergarten, and you’re not really sure why a kindergartener needs to know all these things.
Your pre-schooler doesn’t need to master every skill you’ve heard through the grapevine was an absolute must before going to kindergarten, but there are some reasons why it’s important for your pre-schooler to be prepared, and start school with a foundation of important skills.
What are school readiness skills?
School readiness skills are skills that will benefit your pre-schooler’s experience in school, such as:
Language/Literacy Skills
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Speaking in full sentences
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Recognizing rhyming words
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Recognizing many letters
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Writing their name
Social/Emotional Skills
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Sharing
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Showing kindness/respect
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Controlling emotional outbursts
Motor/Personal Skills
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Using scissors
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Putting together puzzles
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Using the bathroom along
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Knowing number 1-10
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Knowing basic shapes
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Arranging objects by size & knowing primary colours and Enjoying music
Science/Social Studies Skills
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Knowing your contact information
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Being able to identify animals
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Noticing similarities in items