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Kindergarten Readiness Checklist

Not sure if your child is ready to tackle the world of kindergarten? Our Kindergarten Readiness Checklist will give you an idea on what areas your child is doing well in, and where they may need some extra attention. It's a good idea to do the checklist, print it out and then work with your child in the areas they need extra help. In a few weeks, do the checklist again to see how much your child has improved.


Fine Motor Skills
1. Puts a 10- to 12-piece puzzle together Yes Not Yet
2. Holds scissors correctly Yes Not Yet
3. Holds a pencil or crayon properly Yes Not Yet

Gross Motor Skills
1. Runs, jumps and skips Yes Not Yet
2. Walks backward Yes Not Yet
3. Walks up and down stairs Yes Not Yet

Social Skills
1. Uses words instead of being physical
when angry
Yes Not Yet
2. Speaks clearly so an adult can understand him/her Yes Not Yet
3. Plays with other children Yes Not Yet
4. Follows simple directions Yes Not Yet
5. Expresses feelings and needs Yes Not Yet
6. Goes to the bathroom by him/herself Yes Not Yet
7. Waits his/her turn and shares Yes Not Yet
8. Talks in sentences Yes Not Yet
9. Asks questions about things around him/her Yes Not Yet
10. Enjoys having books read to him/her Yes Not Yet
11. Can tell a story about a past event Yes Not Yet
12. Says "please" and "thank you" Yes Not Yet
13. Can spend extended periods
away from Mom and Dad
Yes Not Yet

Academic Skills
1. Recognizes shapes (square, circle,
triangle, rectangle)
Yes Not Yet
2. Can sort items by color, shape and size Yes Not Yet
3. Can identify six parts of his/her body Yes Not Yet
4. Understands concept words such as
up, down, in, out, behind, over
Yes Not Yet
5. Counts from 1 to 10 Yes Not Yet
6. Recognizes five colors Yes Not Yet
7. Tries to write his/her name Yes Not Yet
8. Recognizes his/her written name Yes Not Yet

Personal Information
1. Knows his/her full name Yes Not Yet
2. Knows how old he/she is Yes Not Yet
3. Knows his/her address and telephone number Yes Not Yet
4. Knows his/her mother and father's first names Yes Not Yet