Prepared kindergarten students enter school with the following knowledge and skills:

Social-Emotional Readiness

• Students are ready to work independently and as a member of small and large groups.
• Students know how to take turns, complete tasks, and follow oral directions.
• Students care for their belongings and respect the property of others.
• Students know how to approach a group of students and join in play.
• Students have practice expressing emotions with words and talking through needs to resolve problems.

Academic Readiness

• Students understand the concept of same and different and compare items.
• Students recognize colors, shapes, sizes, and their own names.
• Students greet others, initiate conversation, and respond appropriately to questions.
• Students have an interest in printed words and how they are used to express ideas.
• Students are able to retell a story or event from their own lives.
• Students should know their name, address, and phone number.

Physical Readiness

• Students have experience using a variety of writing materials and scissors.
• Students write letters from the top to the bottom.
• Students have experience running, hopping, and skipping.
• Students can open their own snack packages and drink containers.
• Students can independently put on outerwear such as jackets and gloves.