As your little one grows in their early childhood education, you will slowly start to see the signs that they are ready for kindergarten. Connecting with your preschooler’s teacher about how they are progressing is a great way to support your little one and their development. Additionally, working with your little one on the skills below, a little bit every day, can help ensure your little one will be ready for the next step in their early childhood education journey: kindergarten!
Strong Letter and Number Recognition
At your NYC preschool, or during at home learning, your little one is:
- identifying letters, numbers, and colors,
- aware of how, or in the process of learning how, to spell their name.
A Love for Learning
While practicing at home, or at your little one’s NYC preschool, they
- have a genuine excitement when it comes to learning,
- ask lots of questions,
- enjoy reading and learning to read,
- have a willingness to try new things.
Comfort with Independence
This one is especially important to check in at home – is your little one
- getting themselves dressed,
- taking themselves to the bathroom,
- washing hands alone,
- having an increasing interest in doing things by themselves?
Social Blooming
Socialization is important at your local NYC preschool (whether attending regular classes or enrichment classes). Make sure you check in with your little one’s teacher to know if they are
- playing well with others,
- sharing toys,
- practicing patience,
- building their emotional vocabulary (asking for their wants and needs).
Proficiency in Motor Skills
And at both your NYC preschool and at home, is your little one getting comfortable with
- gross motor skills, i.e. they are comfortable moving and climbing independently,
- fine motor skills, i.e. they are comfortable writing with pencils, crayons, paint brushes, etc., as well as holding and completing puzzles with large and small pieces?
Want to know more about at home learning or your local NYC preschool? Read more about being ready for kindergarten here: School Readiness or even how to apply to a kindergarten in NYC, and check out Playgarden Prep to learn all about our classes and resources today!
