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Kindergarten readiness at Kids Connection is:
A CHILD WHO LISTENS
- To directions without interrupting
- To stories and poems for 5 to 10 minutes without restlessness
A CHILD WHO HEARS
- Words that rhyme
- Words that begin with the same or different sounds
A CHILD WHO SEES
- Likenesses and differences in pictures and designs
- Letters and words that match
A CHILD WHO UNDERSTANDS
- The relationship inherent in such words as: up and down; top and bottom; big and little; behind and in front
- The classification of words that represent people, places and things
A CHILD WHO SPEAKS AND CAN
- Stay on subject in class discussion
- Retell a story or poem in correct sequence
A CHILD WHO THINKS AND CAN
- Give the main idea of a story
- Give unique ideas and important details
A CHILD WHO ADJUSTS
- To changes in routines and to new situations without becoming fearful
- To opposition or defeat without crying or sulking
- To the necessity of asking for help when needed
A CHILD WHO PLAYS
- Cooperatively with other children
- Shares, takes turns, and assumes his/her share of group responsibility
- Can run, jump, skip, and bounce a ball with dexterity
A CHILD WHO WORKS
- Without being easily distracted
- Follows directions
- Completes his/her work
- Takes pride in his/her work
A CHILD WHO KNOWS
- His/her name by sight
- Colors and shapes
- His/her full name, age, and birthday
- Names of family members
- His/her telephone number
- What his/her parents do for a living and where they work
A CHILD WHO CAN
- Take off a jacket or sweatshirt independently and hang it up
- Clean up his/her own work