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| My child… | Yes | Not yet |
|---|---|---|
| shows confidence and a sense of self-worth | ||
| follows rules and routines at home and at school | ||
| uses materials purposefully and respectfully | ||
| adapts comfortably to changes | ||
| shows eagerness and curiosity as a learner | ||
| pays attention to one task for a period of time | ||
| works, plays and shares with others | ||
| interacts easily with familiar adults | ||
| participates in group activities | ||
| respects the feelings and rights of others | ||
| uses words to resolve conflicts | ||
| seeks adult help when needed |
| My child… | Yes | Not yet |
|---|---|---|
| shows independent interest in reading activities | ||
| listens with interest to stories read aloud | ||
| retells a simple story | ||
| recognizes that spoken words can be written down | ||
| knows all the letters of the alphabet in order | ||
| tells apart and prints capital and lowercase letters | ||
| matches letters and sounds | ||
| hears when sounds in words are the same or different | ||
| recognizes rhymes and rhyming patterns | ||
| makes predictions from the title and pictures | ||
| uses picture clues to read words and find meaning | ||
| identifies basic sight words | ||
| tells fact from fiction | ||
| begins to understand fables, stories and legends | ||
| identifies setting, characters, problem and solution | ||
| relates characters and events to their own life | ||
| begins to understand periods, question marks and exclamation points | ||
| finds the title, author, illustrator and table of contents | ||
| sorts common words into categories |
| My child… | Yes | Not yet |
|---|---|---|
| reads and writes own name | ||
| tells a story using pictures | ||
| uses letters and words to show ideas | ||
| writes familiar words | ||
| copies or writes words to share a message | ||
| takes part in group dictated stories | ||
| builds simple words and sentences | ||
| writes left to right and top to bottom | ||
| holds and uses writing tools correctly |
| My child… | Yes | Not yet |
|---|---|---|
| understands and follows simple directions | ||
| listens to others without interrupting | ||
| recites nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs | ||
| takes part in discussions and conversations | ||
| asks questions | ||
| speaks clearly to share messages and requests | ||
| knows the difference between asking and telling | ||
| knows the difference between formal and informal language | ||
| uses complete sentences | ||
| composes oral stories | ||
| retells a story with a beginning, middle and end |
| My child… | Yes | Not yet |
|---|---|---|
| names numbers 0 to 30 | ||
| writes numbers 0 to 20 | ||
| uses counting to add up to 10 | ||
| classifies and compares objects and numbers | ||
| recognizes, copies and extends patterns | ||
| collects data and records it in lists or graphs | ||
| shows interest in solving maths problems | ||
| solves problems by guessing and checking |
| My child… | Yes | Not yet |
|---|---|---|
| knows tools for measuring time, length and temperature | ||
| estimates and measures using blocks or paperclips | ||
| uses comparison words: long/short, heavy/light and more | ||
| identifies, labels and creates shapes |
| My child… | Yes | Not yet |
|---|---|---|
| understands the calendar and telling time | ||
| knows the days of the week and months of the year | ||
| knows the value of a penny, nickel, dime and quarter |
| My child… | Yes | Not yet |
|---|---|---|
| understands history as real stories of people, places and times | ||
| understands past, present and future | ||
| knows ways of communicating from long ago to today | ||
| understands contributions of people in history | ||
| knows important people in united states history | ||
| has basic awareness of other cultures and traditions | ||
| knows people and events honored by holidays | ||
| recognizes american symbols | ||
| knows people use maps and globes to find places |
| My child… | Yes | Not yet |
|---|---|---|
| draws conclusions from comparisons and observations | ||
| knows the sun gives earth heat and light | ||
| recognizes basic patterns in weather | ||
| knows how people affect the earth: conservation and recycling | ||
| understands that all living things have basic needs | ||
| tells living from non-living things | ||
| knows how living things change as they grow | ||
| compares and describes parts of plants and animals | ||
| knows different environments and the animals that live there |
Worksheets › First-grade readiness
Free printable first grade readiness checklist: 84 skills in 9 areas, from reading and maths to science and social skills, with Yes / Not yet boxes. Skill: First-grade readiness across 9 areas. Level: Kindergarten & Grade 1 — also great for Reception / EYFS (UK) and Foundation (Australia).
Yes — it is free to print for home or the classroom. Sign in with a free Pagine account, then use the Print button or save it as a PDF.
It is designed for Kindergarten & Grade 1 (ages 5–7), but use it with any child who is ready.
First-grade readiness across 9 areas.
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