Is My Child Ready?
Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten

READY...


Read with your child daily. Talk about the story and pictures. For suggestions, see our reading list.

• Find books about going to kindergarten and riding the school bus.Your librarian can help you choose.

• Choose a "letter of the day" and have your child think of words that start with that sound.

• Have fun with numbers: Count trucks as you drive, or play games that involve counting.

• Give your child simple responsibilities at home.

• Visit places like the Shaker Library, Nature Center, Family Center, museums, and the zoo.

• Visit the playground at the school your child will attend.

SET...

By fall, your child should be able to:

• Give his or her full name as well as the names of parents/guardians.

• Remember his or her address and phone number.

• Dress, zip, button clothes, put on boots, and tie laces.

• Use the restroom independently and remember to wash hands.

• Listen to and follow simple directions.

• Play cooperatively with other children.

• Recognize his or her own name in print.

• Count to 10 and recognize colors, shapes, numbers, and letters of the alphabet.

GO!

Make your registration appointment today. Call the Registrar's Office at (216) 295-4321 or e-mail Glo Morris.

 

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