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Children entering kindergarten demonstrate a variety of learning behaviors. Indicators of kindergarten success include the following:

Oral language - Reading - Writing

  • Says his/her first name
  • Identifies colors
  • Follows simple directions
  • Identifies some letters of the alphabet
  • Answers simple questions
  • Writes his/her own first name
  • Recites some nursery rhymes
  • Discusses a favorite story
  • Retells a familiar event or story
  • Pretends to "read" a book
  • Participates in word play (kuplink, kuplank, kuplunk)
  • Attempts writing by using scribbling, print-like symbols, or strings of letters

Mathematics

  • Identifies some shapes
  • Matches objects like socks, shoes
  • Notices similarities, differences
  • Sorts and classifies objects
  • Tries to count to 10
  • Touches or points at objects when counting
  • Arranges objects from shortest to tallest
  • Uses math language like bigger, smaller, tallest, shortest

Social-Emotional & Physical

  • Makes choices, takes turns
  • Tries new things, finishes new tasks
  • Uses self-help skills (dressing, toileting, eating)
  • Hops, jumps, gallops, runs, leaps, climbs, balances
  • Shares with others
  • Throws and catches a ball
  • Helps with chores at home
  • Buttons and zips
  • Begins to demonstrate independence and show self-confidence
  • Alternates feet when walking up steps
 
  • Expresses thoughts, feelings


Notes

We look forward to working with you and your child at Centre Ridge. We want this kindergarten year to be a most successful one!

 

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Centre Ridge Elementary 14400 New Braddock Rd, Centerville, VA 20121
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Curator: Pat Wilson - pawilson@fcps.edu
Last Updated: May 2, 2006