What are the signs that a child is ready for kindergarten?
Emotional and social maturity as manifested by the following: Does your child demonstrate a certain amount of independence by taking responsibility for personal tasks such as putting on and taking off his or her coat, and putting things away after using them? Is your child able to exercise some control over his or her behavior? Is your child comfortable being away from you for a good portion of the day? Is your child generally cooperative and able to interact positively in a group, e.g., sharing, taking turns, and following directions? Interest in and desire to learn Does your child demonstrate curiosity about his or her world, and how things work? Is your child eager to exhibit his or her word and number knowledge, as well as eager to learn new things? Does he or she like to play with blocks and paints, work puzzles, play make-believe, and generally manipulate his or her play world? Above all, parents should trust their own instincts regarding their children’s readiness for kindergart
