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Kindergarten Readiness
Chronologically, children in the United States are ready for kindergarten at age 5; more specifically, children in Ohio are legally ready for kindergarten if they turn 5 by September 30th.
At Gesu, we conduct screening tests in the spring to help parents with their decision on their child's readiness for kindergarten. Our screening process is not meant to be a selection/rejection process, but rather a chance for us to meet the children, and for them to meet us. If, during the course of our meeting with the children, we encounter any concerns about their readiness for kindergarten, we schedule a meeting to share this information with the parents.
An incoming kindergartner should possess a variety of physical skills, including such self-help skills as being able to dress him/herself and being able to toilet him/herself. Additionally, a kindergartner should be able to take care of personal belongings.
Socially, a child entering kindergarten should know how to share and take turns willingly. A kindergarten child needs to know how to talk to adults comfortably, as well as how to express needs comfortably. Furthermore, a child in kindergarten must be able to actively participate in group settings.
Certain emotional skills are also necessary for success in kindergarten. A child coming to kindergarten must be willing to engage in new activities and solve problems for him/herself. Additionally, because the kindergarten environment is a group setting, kindergarten children need to be able to continue tasks independently, as well as accept limits set by adults.
Fine-motor skills are an important part of a kindergartner development; however, there are certain fine-motor skills a child needs to possess before entering kindergarten. A child coming to kindergarten should be able to intelligibly write his/her first name, as well as be able to color, use scissors effectively, and assemble age-appropriate puzzles.
There are also various academic skills that should be in place before a child begins kindergarten. Not only should a child be able to write his/her name, but he/she should also be able to recognize his/her name when it is presented to them. A kindergarten child should be able to count to ten, recognize five colors, and understand stories that are read aloud.
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