I can't believe I have to register my 'baby' for Kindergarten on Monday! My it has gone by fast! Fayette County registration begins February 14th. You can get more information online at the
Fayette County webite. You can also find some great information on the
skills that will be evaluated.
Can your child?
Name uppercase and lowecase letters (out of order)
When shown alphabet letters can make correct letter sounds
Create rhymes, identify rhymes
Identify beginning sounds and say other words with the same sound
Write their first name
Count to 20, identify numbers to 20 (out of order)
Identify colors
Count a group of objects
Identify smallest and largest, fewest, most, and same
Can sort objects by color, shape, and size
Write numbers from 1- 10
The five developmental areas for school readiness are:
Approaches to learning;
Health and physical well being;
Language and communication development;
Social and emotional development; and
Cognitive and general knowledge
The state of Kentucky has also worked on developing kindergarten readiness skills
Health and Physical Well-Being
My child:
Eats a balanced diet
Gets plenty of rest
Receives regular medical and dental care
Has had all necessary immunizations
Can run, jump, climb, and does other activities that help develop large muscles and provide exercise
Uses pencils, crayons, scissors, and paints and does other activities that help develop small muscles
Emotional and Social Preparation
My child:
Follows simple rules and routines
Is able to express his or her own needs and wants
Is curious and motivated to learn
Is learning to explore and try new things
Has many opportunities to be with other children and is learning to play and share with others
Is able to be away from parents/family without being upset
Is able to work well alone
Has the ability to focus and listen
Language, Math and General Knowledge
My child:
Uses 5-6 word sentences
Sings simple songs
Recognizes and says simple rhymes
Is learning to write her name and address
Is learning to count and plays counting games
Is learning to identify and name shapes and colors
Has opportunities to listen to and make music and to dance
Knows the difference between print and pictures
Listens to stories read to them
Has opportunities to notice similarities and differences
Is encouraged to ask questions
Has his television viewing monitored by an adult
Understands simple concepts of time (night and day, today, yesterday, tomorrow)
Is learning to sort and classify objects
