Kindergarten Ready - Resources for Parents

Listos para Kinder - Recursos para Padres

Every month, we publish resources for your soon-to-be Kindergartener! Download the information, activities, and more below!

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Cada mes, publicamos recursos para su próximo estudiante de Kinder! Descarga la información, las actividades y mucho más a continuación!

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Is your child ready for Kindergarten?

Download, print and share our school readiness checklist and see how ready your child is for kindergarten! 

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This school readiness checklist was developed with the support of preschool, kindergarten teachers and local community partners to highlight the skills your child will need for that special transition. 

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Share it with your child care provider, preschool and soon to be kindergarten teacher. 

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JANUARY/ENERO

Let's get ready! Intro to registration, what to expect, and how to find your school.

FEBRUARY/FEBRERO

Resources like the Healthy Family Fair, what to expect after registration, and activities.

MARCH/MARZO

National literacy month! Check out information about preschool nights and Abriendo Puertas.

APRIL/ABRIL

National Kindergarten Day! Take a closer look at attendance policies and readiness.

MAY/MAYO

Celebrate me month! Activities to encourage summer reading and local events.

JUNE/JUNIO

Summer learning fun - let's work on motor skills! Family-friendly events and places.

JULY/JULIO

Tips about socializing and sharing with peers. Have a play date at the playground!

AUGUST/AGOSTO

What to expect in a typical Kindergarten day, school supplies, and more.

SEPTEMBER/

SEPTIEMBRE

Attendance Awareness Month - find out why attendance matters for your child.

OCTOBER/

OCTUBRE

School choices - what is my neighborhood school? Let's set goals for this upcoming year.

NOVEMBER/

NOVIEMBRE

Let's talk health and immunizations! Information about physicals and more.

DECEMBER/

DICIEMBRE

Playing is learning and learning is everywhere for your child.

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Check out these videos to provide additional learning opportunities at home with your child!

¡Mire estos videos para proporcionar oportunidades de aprendizaje adicionales en casa con su hijo!

Follows a two-step direction

Sigue instrucciones de dos pasos

English Video Link

Video en Español

Skill from the school readiness checklist

Habilidad de la lista de preparación escolar

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Expresses feelings and needs

Expresa sentimientos y necesidades

 

Puts on and removes a jacket

Se pone y se quita una chaqueta

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Uses the bathroom independently

Usa el baño de forma independiente

Maintains self-control

Mantiene el autocontrol

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Follows a two-step direction

Sigue instrucciones de dos pasos

Video Link

Skill from the school readiness checklist

Follows a two-step direction

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Names colors

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Names shapes

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Sorts items by color, shape, and size

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Recognizes numerals 1 to 10

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Counts objects in a group up to 10

Answers questions about a short story

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Follows a two-step direction

Expresses feelings and needs

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Uses words instead of being physical when angry

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Waits his/her turn and shares

Waits his/her turn and shares

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Maintains self-control 

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