When entering Kindergarten, children should…
*Recognize all 26 letters (uppercase and lowercase)
*Know letter sounds
*Recognize numbers 1-20
*Count to 30 fluently
*Recognize first and last name, and the letters in their name
*Write their name clearly
*Write some letters
*Recognize basic colors and shapes
*Know what the front and back of a book is, and how to hold a book properly
*Perform all self-care tasks independently (coat zipping/buttoning, putting on hats and gloves, buttoning and zipping pants/belts, putting on shoes, changing clothes in case of an accident, etc.)
*During the summer, ween off naps and begin using an earlier bed time so they are ready to spend a full day without a nap in school.