Skills Needed Before Entering Preschool

Skills Needed Before Entering Preschool

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Social, Emotional and Independence Skills •

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Eat independently with fork and spoon Toilet trained - attempt to be able to clean oneself Wash hands with soap and water Take turns when playing Separate from parents with not too much separation anxiety Dress and undress with little help-no zippers or snaps

Academic Skills •

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Recognize basic shapes and colors Recite alphabet Count to five

Language and Communication Skills • •

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Follows 1-2 step direction Speak sentences with 3-4 words Name common objects Recite first name and age Verbally express needs

Motor Skills • •

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Can stack blocks Can use toys with movable parts Can hold a book right side up, turn pages one at a time

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Read to your child and talk about the book and pictures Communicate with your child about developmentally appropriate current events Allow your child to play, explore and ask questions Allow your child to build with blocks and magnets, color with crayons, use play doh, etc.

Allow your child to talk about their day Set bedtime routines and adhere to them Allow your child to do simple chores at home Allow your child to do things by themselves to build their confidence after modeling the behavior

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