Children entering kindergarten should know how to:
* Write their first name
* How to write letters holding a pencil
* Recognizes shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle)
* Recognizes numbers to 10 and can tell how many items there are up to 10
* Can name all the upper case letters of the alphabet (examples: H, D, V, etc.)
* Can say the sounds of each letter
* Listens to and follows directions given by parent
* Can use the restroom on their own
* Can tie their own shoes
* Use the words "please" and "thank you"
* Has learned some of the Sight Words"
Mom's Math
These are keywords for your child to know and understand.
Each ties to math and will help your child if they understand the concept of each word.
| back |
bottom |
empty |
first |
low |
| front |
top |
full |
last |
high |
| above |
before |
up |
under |
on |
| below |
after |
down |
over |
off |
| more |
short |
beginning |
small |
close |
| less |
tall |
middle |
big |
far |
| same |
average |
end |
large |
larger than |
| different |
add |
equals |
less than |
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