Hello, everyone. I am giving a talk to our school's preschool parents next week on kindergarten readiness and common school issues. I have done it for years, but thought I would get your ideas on what you wish kids (and parents) knew, etc. Any ideas welcomed.
Self Help skills: toileting, hand washing, getting their jackets, boots snow pants on....... Letter awareness Fine motor skills: know how to use scissors, glue...... Would be helpful if they come knowing basic colors and shapes. Number awareness
The only thing I hate about them being able to write their own name is they do not form the letters correctly, and most don't hold a pencil correctly, so reteaching it is harder then teaching it the correct way the first time.
I would also include social aspects: *able to separate from parents *able to work within a group *able to get along with peers
Exposed to holding books/looking at the pictures Able to sit and listen to a story being read I would want them to be able to write their own name with only the first letter capitalized.
-Encourage parents to give children small responsibilities and a bit of independence at home (make bed, pick up toys, dress self). -Especially if going to a full-day kindergarten, a steady routine at home with an emphasis on getting PLENTY of sleep...like 10-11 hours! Full day K wears kids out! -I would also like to stress to parents that reading aloud to kids is super important!
