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MagnetMom May 17, 2008
hi bawnjr,
There are some great articles in the Great Schools library regarding kindergarten readiness including:
Kindergarten: ready or not?
http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/416
Getting Ready for Kindergarten
http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/1014
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chelleyrock June 23, 2008
At my son's school they want the children to be able to write their first and last name, be able to button, tie, snap, and zip, they also want them to know their address and phone number. My son's teacher sent a letter home a few weeks ago outlining the things she would like them to work on this summer. I also visited his school's website to find out the kind of things I need to work on with him. I'll have to admit it is a lot of work for this summer but it's really worth the effort.36320
Kennysmom July 1, 2008
I'm a kinder teacher & this is my wish list for all my kids when they start school:
1) Can sit still doing a quiet activity for 5 minutes, even when not 100% interested in it.
2) Can tie there own shoes.
3) Can write there own name & recognize their own name.
4) Knows at least 13 capitals & 13 lower case letters (half the alphabet)
5) Can follow directions.
6) Knows the colors red, blue, green, yellow, orange at least
7) Knows shapes triangle, circle, square, rectangle at least
8) Has an established habit of being read to each night.36337
mommyt08 July 23, 2008
Hi, I was looking for the same thing. I found this list on line.
Kindergarten Supply List
All Kindergartners
1 box of 8 Crayola brand markers
1 box of 24 crayons (2boxes for full day-every day program)
1 pkg. regular size #2 pencils with erasers - sharpened
2 large glue sticks - please no small sticks
1 - 4 oz. bottle of Elmer's glue
1 pair Fiskars brand scissors with metal blades - please no plastic b lades
1 clear plastic folder with bottom pockets - please no side pockets or paper folders
2 large boxes of 80 unscented wet wipes - the kind used for changing diapers
(4 boxes for full day-everyday program)
1 box gallon size zip-lock freezer bags with writing strip (not plastic slide zip closure style)
1box of Kleenex
Girls Only
1 large package of napkins
Boys Only
1 box of colored pencils
Hope it's helpful.36394
Kennysmom July 24, 2008
I also ask for:
hand sanitizer
paper towels
a snack to be sent once per month
cotton balls
watercolor paints
I don't usually request that parents send markers or colored pencils but some teachers may. As with anything check with your child's school about what the teacher needs
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kiyaaabarnes July 28, 2008
I'm very excited about my daughter being in kindergarten in Aug. I worry about her not being able to keep up with the others, or her making friends; I guess we'll see in Aug. My friends say I shouldn't't worry because everything will be fine, but I cant help but worry she my baby girl and I only want the best for her.36402
salamanderfluf July 31, 2008
Great advise. Number 2 I wouldn't count on with all those modern shoes now-a-days. Elsewise, I think by reading this my kid is ready for Kindergarten.36420
alwaysjustdck August 4, 2008
For kindergarten, my child had to know, primary colors, shapes, parent's names, address, phone number, how to tie, zip, snap, button, table manners, restroom manners, count to 20 and say alphabet.36436
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