Kindergarten Readiness

Every preschooler learns at their own rate. However, there are several skills that are linked to success in kindergarten. This section will discuss skills that help your preschooler succeed in school. Preschool motor skills, pre-reading skills, math and self-help skills all are important to kindergarten readiness. This information is intended to be a guide of what a typical child learns before entering kindergarten, your child has their own strengths and weaknesses.

Featured Kindergarten Readiness Articles

Benefits of Full-Day Kindergarten
Full-day kindergarten is becoming more common in schools. This type of kindergarten provides benefits for students, parents and teachers. Learn how adding a few hours of school per day positively effects each of these individuals.

Starting Kindergarten With A Disability
Parents of preschoolers with a disability face more challenges than an average parent as their preschooler starts kindergarten. Ease the transition by learning the difference between early intervention and kindergarten services. Use communication as an important tool to ensure a successful kindergarten transition.

Does My Preschooler Need Speech Therapy?
What is speech therapy? Does my preschooler need Speech Therapy? Learn about preschool speech development and what to do when a preschooler's speech is not typical.

Detecting Vision Difficulties Prior To Starting KindergartenDetecting Preschool Vision Difficulties explains types of vision problems and warning signs of vision problems. Follow up with a vision care provider to ensure your preschooler can see well enough to succeed in kindergarten.

Kindergarten Health Requirements
Kindergarten Health Requirements reviews necessary requirements for starting school. Physical examinations, dental examinations and immunizations are all important for a preschooler’s health. Follow up with each of these items will allow your preschooler to start kindergarten healthy and ready to learn

What if my preschooler is not ready for kindergarten?
Parents who feel their preschoolers are not ready for kindergarten must consider several options. Parents may hold a preschooler out of school for a year, find a developmental kindergarten or enter a half-day kindergarten. The choice is personal and each parent must figure out for themselves which is best for their preschooler.

Is My Preschooler Ready For Kindergarten?
Kindergarten Preparation at PreschoolRock.com provides parents with knowledge of skills their preschoolers will need to succeed in kindergarten. Find out the skills your preschooler needs to possess in order to excel in kindergarten.

 

Featured Kindergarten Readiness Product 

Fun With 5 Senses, part of the Williamson Little Hand Series by Sarah Williamson, is a wonderful book for parents of busy preschoolers. This well-illustrated book will give parents and educators plenty of activity ideas. Preschoolers learn by doing, so using all five of their senses to learn will make learning fun for all involved!

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Empowering Your Preschooler
By letting your child make decisions, you allow her to develop a sense of autonomy and keep power struggles to a minimum. It's all in the approach - and you still get the behavior you want!

Teaching Your Preschooler About Sharing
The socio-emotional development of your preschooler usually reaches a point during their third year that allows for productive sharing. Preschoolers more readily play with their peers rather than along side them. The parallel play they experienced as toddlers has given way to more interactive play. There are, however, some preschoolers who have a very difficult time sharing toys, time and equipment, even if the items don’t belong to them.