The following information was distributed to parents at kindergarten roundup at Oak Ridge Elementary School.   The building
blocks provide a good guide for kindergarten readiness, and my play-based curriculum is based on these objectives.  These
skills are woven naturally into our daily schedule.  Note that the personal and social development "block" at the bottom provides
the foundation for the other "blocks".  This symbolizes how critical social skills are for young children!
Building Blocks to
Success in
Kindergarten

Kindergarten readiness is a combination of
many different factors.  A child who is ready in
all areas will be able to cope with the school
environment.  Here are some developmental
skills your child should demonstrate before
kindergarten.
Physical Development and Health
  • Coordinates gross motor movements to
    perform simple tasks (e.g. throwing and
    catching a ball, jumping, galloping,
    balance activities)
  • Shows control of writing and drawing
    tools
           Writes name using correct pencil
    grasp
            Cuts using correct scissor grasp
  • Dresses self--can zip, snap & button
  • Performs self-help skills independently
Language and Literacy
  • Follows a two or three step direction
  • Gains meaning by listening and can
    respond to stories read in a group
  • Can listen attentively for 8-10 minutes
  • Demonstrates phonetic awareness (e.g.
    rhyming words)
  • Can recognize, write and spell their
    name
  • Can identify 10 letters
  • Comprehends, responds, retell and
    predict outcomes to stories read aloud
  • Represents ideas and stories through
    pictures
Mathematical Thinking
  • Can count verbally to 20
  • Can identify the numbers 1-10 and
    their quantity
  • Can recognize and duplicate simple
    patterns
  • Recognizes the shapes-triangle,
    circle, square and rectangle
  • Shows the understanding of positional
    words--inside, outside, before, after,
    between, top, bottom, middle, above,
    below, under, beside, and behind
Personal and Social Development
  • Demonstrate self-confidence and self-
    direction
  • Follows simple rules and routines
  • Manages transitions (can your child
    separate from the primary caretaker
    easily)
  • Attend to a task and seek help when
    encountering a problem
  • Interact easily with one or more children
    and familiar adults
  • Seeks adult help when needed to
    resolve conflicts
  • Can identify and care for own
    belongings

Create  Play  Sing  Dance  Jump  Pretend  Cooperate  Taste  Learn  Explore  Discover  Read  Giggle   Wonder  Dream
Peace in a Pod Daycare
Immediate part time openings available.  Contact Raquel at rm4727@hotmail.com
or 656-5928 with questions or to schedule an orientation.