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Preparing for Kindergarten Worksheets

To help prepare your child for kindergarten, print out the following worksheets. Repeat them as often as necessary until your child has mastered the skill. Be sure to read School Time? Determining if Your Child Is Ready for Kindergarten for more information about what your child should know before starting school.

• Using Scissors (Word 97) (PDF)
• Tracing (Word 97) (PDF)

• Listening and Following Directions (Word 97) (PDF)
• Counting (Word 97) (PDF)

• Shapes and Colors (Word 97) (PDF)
• Visual Discrimination (Word 97) (PDF)

• Telephone Number (Word 97) (PDF)
• Address (Word 97) (PDF)

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• Cooling Kindergarten Worries: Easing Your Child's Stress on the First Day
• Talk about it!