 Kindergarten Readiness Skills
The readiness skills listed below are those that align closely with Anoka-Hennepin kindergarten curriculum standards. Students entering kindergarten confident in these skills will be well prepared to meet the demands of the curriculum. Thank you for your partnership!
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS Reading and Literature - Recognizes own name in print
- Recognizes and names upper and lowercase letters (40+)
- Begins to associate sounds with letters and/or words
- Hears and makes rhyming words
- Tracks print from left to right
Writing - Attempts to write letters in own name, beginning with a capital letter
- Uses scribbles, shapes, pictures, letters, or dictation to represent thoughts or ideas
Speaking, Listening and Viewing
- Inititates, asks questions and responds in conversation with others
- Understands directional words (on, under, beside, top, bottom, left, right, first, last over
- Makes needs known through verbalizations, gestures, or signs
- Follows simple directions involving one or two steps
MATHEMATICS
- Recognizes numbers to 12 +
- Counts number of objects n collections of 6+ items, with one to one correspondence
- Counts in sequence 0-20 +
- Recognizes and duplicates simple patterns
- Identifies and names common shapes and colors
- Describes objects with two or more characteristics
PERSONAL & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Approach to Learning - Demonstrates the ability to focus on tasks or activities for 15 minutes or longer
Interaction With Others - Separates easily from parents or caregivers
- Interacts cooperatively with other children and adults
- Responds to verbal and non-verbal (body language, facial expressions) cues
- Manages strong emotions, controlling impulses and resolving conflicts respectfully, with support
Self-Management - Follows rules and routines
- Uses materials respectfully
- Manages transitions and changes in routines
Functional Skills - Demonstrates independence in self-help skills (washing hands, dressing, toileting, feeding one-self, etc...)
- Demonstrates fine muscle control (using scissors and writing utensils)
- Demonstrates large muscle control and coordination (hopping on one foot, balancing, throwing and catching a ball)
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