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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!
Cada mes, publicamos recursos para su próximo estudiante de Kinder! Descarga la información, las actividades y mucho más a continuación!
Is your child ready for Kindergarten?
Download, print and share our school readiness checklist and see how ready your child is for kindergarten!
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.
Share it with your child care provider, preschool and soon to be kindergarten teacher.
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.
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
Expresses feelings and needs
Expresa sentimientos y necesidades
Puts on and removes a jacket
Se pone y se quita una chaqueta
Uses the bathroom independently
Usa el baño de forma independiente
Maintains self-control
Mantiene el autocontrol
Follows a two-step direction
Sigue instrucciones de dos pasos
Video Link
Skill from the school readiness checklist
Follows a two-step direction
Names colors
Names shapes
Sorts items by color, shape, and size
Recognizes numerals 1 to 10
Counts objects in a group up to 10
Answers questions about a short story
Follows a two-step direction
Expresses feelings and needs
Uses words instead of being physical when angry
Waits his/her turn and shares
Waits his/her turn and shares
Maintains self-control