Transition to Kindergarten
Preparing for kindergarten is an exciting time! We often get questions from parents/caregivers about what they can do to help their student get ready for kindergarten. Here are some suggestions from our Kindergarten team.
Students should work on independent self-help skills, such as:
- Putting on their jackets, buttoning and zipping
- Carrying their own backpack and lunch box
- Packing and unpacking their backpack
- Using the bathroom without assistance
- Managing food containers and water bottles
- Following multi-step directions
- Tying shoes/shoelaces
- Blowing nose
-
Properly washing their hands with soap and water
Work on social development, such as:
- Taking turns
- Playing with others
- Sharing
- Problem solving
- Speaking up and advocating for self