Why it’s important: Persistence helps children succeed when tasks are challenging. How to do it: Encourage effort and praise trying rather than success. What to look for: Keeps trying Shows determination Builds confidence

Why it’s important: Reviewing reinforces learning and builds confidence. How to do it: Practice multiple skills learned throughout the month. What to look for: Demonstrates multiple skills Needs less support Shows readiness

Why it’s important: Talking about school helps children feel prepared and reduces anxiety. How to do it: Discuss what kindergarten will be like and answer questions. What to look for: Expresses thoughts about school Asks questions Shows curiosity

Why it’s important: Practicing a full routine helps children understand expectations. How to do it: Act out a full school day with routines and transitions. What to look for: Follows routine Transitions smoothly Shows understanding

Why it’s important: Celebrating progress builds confidence and excitement. How to do it: Reflect on what your child has learned and celebrate with a special activity. What to look for: Shows pride Expresses excitement Feels confident

Why it’s important: Knowing and confidently saying their full name helps children identify themselves to teachers and school staff. It is also important for safety, attendance, and building independence. How to do it: Practice saying your child’s full name during everyday moments. Turn it into a fun game by asking, “What’s your full name?” or […]

Why it’s important: Knowing their age helps children answer simple questions and builds self-awareness and confidence. How to do it: Ask your child their age regularly and practice answering in a complete sentence (“I am five years old”). What to look for: States age correctly Answers confidently Understands the concept of age

Why it’s important: Knowing their birthday supports personal awareness and helps with basic communication at school. How to do it: Practice saying the month and day of their birthday. You can sing it, write it down, or connect it to a memory (like a party or season). What to look for: Recalls birthday with support […]

Why it’s important: Being able to express feelings helps children communicate needs, build relationships, and manage emotions in a school setting. How to do it: Check in throughout the day […]

Why it’s important: Children need to know what to do if they feel confused, hurt, or need assistance at school. How to do it: Role-play situations where your child might […]

Why it’s important: Lunch in kindergarten is often fast-paced. Children need to manage eating and cleanup independently. How to do it: Practice sitting down, opening containers, eating within a set […]

Why it’s important: Children must be able to open their own food so they can eat without frustration or delay. How to do it: Practice opening common lunch items like […]