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Foundation 'I Can' Skills for School
Foundation 'I Can' Skills for School
Children who are ready for school are prepared to learn. Here are 20 getting-ready-for-school skills that help children get a great start.
I will try new things.
I am imaginative and creative.
I can remember songs and nursery rhymes.
I can recognise and write my name.
I hold a pencil correctly.
I can count forward and backward to 10.
I can cut with scissors.
I know that books tell me stories.
I can go to the toilet by myself.
I can wash my hands.
I can blow my nose.
I can dress myself.
I can carry my bag.
I can look after my gear.
I can play well with others.
I can speak nicely to others.
I can take turns with others.
I can speak clearly.
I like to take part.
I can listen well.
Literacy
Literacy
Learning to say the sounds in New Zealand English helps children when it comes to spelling, reading and writing. It sets them up for success.
Holding a pencil is so important. It gives children the right grip to be able to write.
handwriting prompt charts.pdfLearning to shape letters correctly is important. When children write at home, use this guide to help them correctly form the letters.
Remember, practice makes permanent, so if they practice wrong, we are embedding an error. When they practice right, we are setting them up for success.
Forming letters correctly means they can begin linking when they get to the senior classes.
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