Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?

All children who are 5 years old by August 1st are eligible to enter kindergarten in Brookville, Ohio. Professionals from early care and education, elementary schools, and higher education have identified some expected attributes for children at the beginning of kindergarten. These attributes are research-based and developmentally appropriate for children entering kindergarten, and area a guide to help parents and educators provide the best experiences for young children.

KINDERGARTEN ENTRY ATTRIBUTES

LANGUAGE

Listens to stories read to him or her
Answers questions
Tells the difference between print and pictures
Recognizes letters of the alphabet, at least those in first name, and some others
Recognizes and writes name
"Writes" or scribbles notes, letters, stories
Holds a book correctly
Recognizes and says simple rhymes

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

Dresses and meets toileting needs independently
Uses pencils, crayons and scissors
Skips, jumps, hops, and catches

SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL

Expresses his or her own wants and needs
Listens to adults/others and follows simple instructions
Follows simple rules and routines
Takes turns and shares when playing with other children
Separates from parents/families without being upset

MATH

Identifies and names numbers 0 to 9
Counts by touching objects one at a time and saying the numbers in order
Sorts objects by attributes such as color, size, or shape
Shows understanding of general times of the day