Kindergarten Readiness
It’s never to early to start preparing and practicing for a very important year.
Be Prepared for school!
Kindergarten Readiness
What Your Child Should Know
Kindergarten today is different from the past. Here’s what your child should be able to do before starting school:
social skills
- Ask for help using words
- Share and take turns
- Use manners
- Express feelings clearly
- Try to solve problems on their own
speaking & LIstening
- Follow 2–3 step directions
- Say first and last name
- Speak in complete sentences
fine motor skills
- Hold a pencil correctly
- Use scissors and glue safely
- Snap, zip, button, and lace clothing
- Open simple snacks
- Stack blocks
reading & writing
- Recognize and write first name (capital first, lowercase letters after)
- Know most letter sounds (focus on lowercase letters first)
- Listen to stories and answer questions
- Practice holding and turning pages in a book
math skills
- Count to 20 without skipping numbers
- Count objects one by one and say the total
- Recognize 2D shapes and explore 3D shapes
- Add and subtract numbers up to 10
Kindergarten Readiness Roadmap
Getting ready for kindergarten is easier when families know what to do each month. Use this roadmap to help your child feel confident and prepared for school.
Start the journey
february
- Learn about Breakthrough kindergarten and talk with your child about school
Begin Preparing
march
- Practice daily routines like getting dressed and cleaning up
- Read stories and count objects together
Build Skills
April
- Practice shapes, counting, and simple math
- Encourage problem-solving and fine motor skills (scissors, blocks, zipping)
Practice School Skills
may
- Role-play classroom routines and share or take turns
- Speak in full sentences and express feelings
Independent Practice
june
- Dress, pack, and open snacks independently
- Review counting, shapes, letters, and writing daily
Get Ready
july
- Visit school or attend orientation and meet teachers
- Review routines and celebrate learning progress
Take Action
august
- Submit enrollment forms and prepare supplies
- Read together and talk about first-day excitement