Knowledge of basic colors is important when starting school.
Parents desire for their children to excel in everything they do, and school is no exception. Before starting kindergarten, your child will be interviewed by his teacher. The teacher will ask several questions pertaining to his cognitive, language, reading and writing development to obtain a benchmark of his knowledge. Social and emotional development will also be assessed. Although this screening requires no preparation, the basic knowledge and skills involved will set your child up for success throughout his kindergarten experience.
Instructions
1. Read to your child each day. Point to the words as you read and allow your toddler to turn the pages. This will teach her to read from left to right and turn the pages correctly. Ask questions about the books you read to increase reading comprehension. Emphasize rhyming and repetitive words. Give your child picture books and make up stories together. You may be asked questions regarding your child's interest in books and reading.
2. Write and draw with pencils and crayons. Teach your child to hold a pencil correctly and write his name, letters in the alphabet and numbers from one to 10. He should be able to draw and color neatly. The assessment will show that he can use writing implements with control.
3. Teach your child general knowledge. She should know her full name, address, phone number, age and birthday. She must identify her name, letters, numbers, basic colors and shapes by sight, and point to specific body parts such as her legs, arms, face and fingers when asked. Also practice the alphabet, counting to 10 and sorting and arranging objects by size and color.
4. Work on language development. Talk to your child often and ask questions. He should be capable of speaking clearly and in complete sentences. He should express his feelings, ask for what he wants and follow two-step directions. Practice telling stories, singing songs and reciting nursery rhymes to develop these skills.
5. Make play dates with other children to socialize your child. Teach your child to share and take turns with others. She shouldn't feel fear or anxiety when separated from you. She should help out and cooperate with her peers and other adults.
6. Practice self-care. Your child should be able to dress and clean up after himself, use the restroom on his own and take care of his belongings.
7. Help your child with coordination, balance and physical control. She should be competent with buttons, zippers, scissors and a fork. Practice throwing, bouncing, kicking and catching a ball. Walk forward and backward along a straight line, and balance for several seconds on each foot. Try skipping, galloping, jumping and hopping on one foot.
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