Kindergarten Readiness
OCLS - Orlando, Florida
Basic Skills
The first kindergarten weeks will be much easier on your child if he/she:
- Can take care of his or her own needs, such as going to the bathroom, washing hands, and dressing.
- Can adapt to different social situations, such as being in a classroom with a teacher and other kids without a parent present.
- Has developed fine motor skills, such as cutting with scissors and other crafts.
Here is what you can find at your library:
Going to the Bathroom
How do I know that I need to go?
Getting Dressed
Button, tie, zip... oh my!
Cut with Scissors
Paper crafts to master these tricky scissors.
Begin to Share with Others
Social skills for the classroom.
Practicing Self-Control
Books about behaving and growing up.
Listen to Stories Without Interrupting
Library programs where you can hear stories.
May we also suggest the following websites:
Helping Your Preschool Child
This booklet includes a "Ready for School Checklist."
How to Tie Shoes
A fun activity to help your child master this skill.
Skills for New Scissor Users
Help your little one learn how to cut with scissors.
