MOVE
Play outside as much as possible
Run, skip, jump and gallop
Use crayons, markers, pencils, or paintbrushes to draw shapes and lines
Practice cutting with scissors
Thank you to our Action Team and Student Advisory Board members who donated their time and talent to help prepare materials for our Kindergarten Readiness Kits.
We are also so thankful to our friends from First United Methodist Church who generously donated the funds for this impactful project! #talkreadsingaustin
For those interested in hosting parent education seminars on Kindergarten Readiness.
Kindergarten Readiness Tips
Download and enjoy this Kindergarten prep booklet that provides enjoyable and valuable activities to help your child prepare for Kindergarten
I can…
- count to 10
- identify some letters and numbers from 1-10
- identify 8 shapes and 11 colors
- listen to a book and talk about the story
- sing along with favorite songs
- write my first name and draw to communicate
- use a pencil and scissors
- run, skip, jump, and play outside
- tell you my full name
- brush my teeth, wash my hands and dress myself
- take turns
- follow 2 step directions
- make safe choices and be gentle with others
- talk about my feelings
TALK
Read to your child every day
Repeat familiar songs, poems, and rhymes
Count with your child
Notice shapes in your environment
Point out colors everywhere you go
Ask your child questions
When a learner is ready for Kindergarten they say…
FEEL
Provide opportunities for children to play with same age peers
Play games or do activities with your child that require attention for 10 minutes
Help your child learn to wash their hands, brush their teeth, or other self-care activities
Recognize and talk about feelings
All learners will be ready for kindergarten