While there is no perfect formula to determine if your child is truly ready for Kindergarten, the following checklist includes skills that most Kindergarten-aged children have accomplished.
Sit and listen to a story
Recognize rhyming sounds
Cut with scissors
Write first name
Share with others
Speak clearly in 5-6 word sentences
Identify most alphabet letters
Identify the beginning sound of some letters
Sort similar objects by color, size, and shape
Count & write to 10
Separate from parents without becoming upset
Be able to recognize authority
Understand the importance of classroom rules
Pay attention for short periods of time to adult-directed tasks