Preschool

Get Ready For Kindergarten

Preparing for the commencement of school represents a significant milestone in your child’s educational journey. This period is often accompanied by a mix of enthusiasm and, perhaps, some apprehension for both parents and children. At Academere, we recognize the importance of this transition and are committed to assisting you in this process. On this page, you will find valuable tips, resources, and information designed to ensure that your child has a successful beginning to their school experience.

Kindergarten Readiness Checklist

Preparing for the commencement of school represents a significant milestone in your child’s educational journey. This period is often accompanied by a mix of enthusiasm and, perhaps, some apprehension for both parents and children. At Academere, we recognize the importance of this transition and are committed to assisting you in this process. On this page, you will find valuable tips, resources, and information designed to ensure that your child has a successful beginning to their school experience.

Social/Emotional Skills

Listening and Communication:

  • Sharing and Taking Turns
  • Verbal Communication
  • Listening Skills

Independence:

  • Basic Life Skills

Discover additional information regarding social and emotional preparedness for kindergarten, and examine our helpful compilation of activities that you can engage in at home with your child to foster the development of these vital skills.

Reading Readiness

Alphabetic Awareness:

  • Letter Names
  • Letter Sounds

Sound Awareness:

  • Rhyme Recognition
  • Syllable Recognition

Discover additional information regarding reading readiness for kindergarten, view instructional activity videos, and examine our comprehensive list of at-home activities designed to assist your child in developing essential reading skills.

Math Readiness

Number Recognition and Counting:

  • Counting and Number Recognition
  • One-to-One Correspondence

Quantity and Shape Recognition:

  • Instant Quantity Recognition
  • Shape Recognition

Categorization and Sorting:

  • Sorting

Pattern Recognition and Repetition:

  • Pattern Identification

Discover additional information regarding math readiness for kindergarten, view instructional activity videos, and examine our comprehensive list of at-home activities designed to assist your child in enhancing their mathematical abilities.

Movement Milestones

Fine Motor Skills:

  • Holding a Pencil
  • Tracing
  • Letter & Number Writing
  • Small Object Manipulation

Discover additional information regarding fine motor skills and examine our comprehensive list of activities that you can engage in at home with your child to assist them in achieving their movement milestones.

When Can My Child Start School?

If you are inquiring about the appropriate age for your child to begin school, you are not alone in this consideration.

Each state has distinct minimum age requirements, which can differ significantly.