To be ready for kindergarten children should master these skills before starting school:

  • 10. Hold a book properly;
  • 9. Hold a pencil or crayon and write with it;
  • 8. Recognize the numbers 1-10;
  • 7. Count up to 10 items;
  • 6. Sort items by color, size, and kind;
  • 5. Follow routines and two step directions;
  • 4. Work and get along with other children;
  • 3. Recognize some letter sounds;
  • 2. Identify letters of the alphabet, and;
  • 1. Read and write his or her first name.