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Children who are five years old by August 1, 2009, are eligible to enter kindergarten. However, when children come to kindergarten with certain life skills already mastered, their adjustment to school may be more comfortable.

To get your child off to the best start, please practice these skills before school begins.

Self-help Skills:

  • Buttoning
  • Zipping
  • Putting on jackets
  • Tying shoes
  • Bathroom independence, including washing and drying hands
Social Skills:
  • Sharing
  • Listening
  • Respect for others
  • Kindness
  • Taking Turns
  • Following 3-step directions
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