School Readiness Checklist

Help your child practice the skills listed below to make the transition to school easier.

• Wash own hands
• Use the toilet independently
• Snap, button, zipper or belt own pants
• Take off and put on coat
• Sit at a table to eat
• Recognize belongings such as jacket, lunch box, and back pack
• Blow nose and cover sneezes with a tissue
• Eat independently
• Use silverware during mealtimes
• Eat at regular times during the day
• Put away toys when asked
• Communicate basic needs, and expresses thoughts and feelings
• Listen to an adult and follow simple directions
• Share and play with other children
• Play with other children without hitting or biting
• Sit still for short periods [10 minutes]
• Follow simple rules

Some children with special needs may need help or support materials to dothese things. Talk to your child’s teacher to figure out a way to make surethese supports will be provided in kindergarten.