Kindergarten Overview Curriculum Developmental Milestones Parent Communication Virtual Tour MOTOR SKILLS Runs lightly on toes Walks forward sideways on a balance beam Can hop for six and one half feet Skips alternating feet Jumps rope Skates Cuts out simple shapes Copies a triangle Traces a diamond Copies or writes first name Prints numerals one to five and perhaps ten Colors within the lines Holds pencil properly Hand dominance usually established Pastes and glues appropriately Copies model of square made with pegs Emerging awareness of right and left sides COMMUNICATION SKILLS Comprehends quantitative adjectives such as pair, few, and many. Comprehends verb agreement: is and are Occasional grammar errors still noted Language is essentially complete in structure and form with correct usage of all parts of speech Can take appropriate turns in conversation Communicates well with family, friends, or strangers Reads by way of pictures Answers questions directly Relates fanciful tales in own words COGNITIVE SKILLS Retells story from a picture book with reasonable accuracy May name some letters and numerals Counts ten objects Sorts objects by size, color, and shape Uses classroom equipment such as scissors meaningfully and purposefully Uses time concepts of yesterday, today, and tomorrow accurately Begins to relate clock time to daily schedule Attention span increases noticeably/is less distracted Learns through adult instruction as well as exploration Concepts of function improve as well as understanding of why things happen Completes sequential block patterns, alternating two blocks of one color with one block of another color Completes a puzzle of a person divided into six parts Imitates two-step triangle fold Matches and sorts with paper and pencil marking the one that does not belong PERSONAL-SOCIAL SKILLS Dresses self completely/can tie a bow Crosses street safely Makes simple sandwiches Can prepare a bowl of cereal Brushes teeth independently/can apply paste Waters plants Can make simple purchases Can assist in making bed, setting table, and sweeping Chooses own friends/may show preference for playmates of the same gender and age Plays simple table games Plays competitive games and enjoys sports that require group participation May be afraid of dogs, the dark, or that mother may not return Self-centered Enjoys make-believe play. Jump To a Page Overview Curriculum Developmental Milestones Parent Communication Virtual Tour Home