Kindergarten Readiness Skills
Recognizing Letters A-Z
Identify most uppercase and some lowercase letters.
Recognize letters in their name.
Beginning Letter Sounds
Understand that letters make sounds and recognize some beginning sounds in words.
Engage in letter-sound games and activities.
Recognizing and Writing Name
Recognize their first name in print.
Begin practicing writing their name with an uppercase first letter and the rest lowercase.
Recognizing Numbers 1-10
Identify numbers 1-10 in print.
Count objects up to 10 using one-to-one correspondence.
Listening to and Engaging with a Story
Sit and listen to a short story for 5-10 minutes.
Answer simple questions about the story (who, what, where).
Following Simple Directions
Follow 2-step directions (e.g., “Put your shoes on and grab your backpack”).
Begin to follow 3-step directions with support.
Using Fine Motor Skills
Hold a pencil or crayon with a proper grip.
Use scissors to cut along a straight or curved line.
Recognizing Colors and Basic Shapes
Name standard colors (red, blue, yellow, green, etc.).
Identify and name basic shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle).
Knowing First and Last Name
Say their first and last name when asked.
Begin to recognize their full name in print.
Engaging with Rhyming and Sound Play
Recognize and enjoy simple rhyming words in songs and books.
Participate in wordplay activities like rhyming games.
