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| My child… | Yes | Not yet |
|---|---|---|
| talks in sentences | ||
| follows one- and two-step directions | ||
| uses sentences with two or more ideas | ||
| recites rhymes and sings songs | ||
| expresses feelings | ||
| retells stories and experiences |
| My child… | Yes | Not yet |
|---|---|---|
| looks at books on their own | ||
| “reads” the pictures in books | ||
| shows left-to-right movement when reading | ||
| recognizes signs and words in the world around them | ||
| recognizes rhymes | ||
| blends sounds into words | ||
| recognizes some common words in print | ||
| recognizes uppercase and lowercase letters | ||
| knows some letter sounds | ||
| describes characters’ actions and feelings | ||
| relates stories to their own life | ||
| puts story events in order |
| My child… | Yes | Not yet |
|---|---|---|
| tries to write, scribble or draw | ||
| asks you to write words or notes | ||
| writes their own name | ||
| uses pictures to communicate ideas |
| My child… | Yes | Not yet |
|---|---|---|
| compares groups: more, less or the same | ||
| puts objects in order by size | ||
| uses comparison words (big/small, tall/short, heavy/light) | ||
| understands none, some, all, more than and less than | ||
| identifies and draws a square, circle and triangle | ||
| counts 4 to 10 objects | ||
| knows the last number counted is the total | ||
| recognizes numbers 1 to 10 | ||
| knows numbers from letters and matches numbers to amounts | ||
| understands what happens when you add or take away |
| My child… | Yes | Not yet |
|---|---|---|
| matches or groups things by size, shape or colour | ||
| groups objects that are the same | ||
| understands in/out, under/over, on/off, in front of/behind | ||
| understands same and different | ||
| tries new games and solves problems by trial and error |
| My child… | Yes | Not yet |
|---|---|---|
| cuts with scissors | ||
| puts puzzles together | ||
| builds with blocks | ||
| tries to tie shoes | ||
| throws, catches, kicks and bounces a ball | ||
| rides a tricycle | ||
| holds crayons and pencils correctly |
| My child… | Yes | Not yet |
|---|---|---|
| plays well with others | ||
| takes turns and shares | ||
| cleans up after playing | ||
| takes part in group activities | ||
| talks with familiar adults | ||
| is considerate of others' feelings | ||
| respects others' belongings | ||
| listens when others are talking | ||
| asks a grown-up for help with a conflict | ||
| uses manners |
Worksheets › Kindergarten readiness
Free printable kindergarten readiness checklist: 54 skills in 7 areas — language, reading, writing, maths, reasoning, motor and social — with a Yes / Not yet box for each. Skill: Kindergarten readiness across language, reading, writing, maths, reasoning, motor and social skills. Level: Pre-K & Kindergarten — 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 Pre-K & Kindergarten (ages 3–6), but use it with any child who is ready.
Kindergarten readiness across language, reading, writing, maths, reasoning, motor and social skills.
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