| The following checklist,
although not exhaustive, can help to guide you as you prepare your child
for school. It's best to look at the items on the list as goals toward
which to aim. They should be accomplished, as much as possible, through
everyday routines or by enjoyable activities that you've planned with
your child. If your child lags behind in some areas, don't worry.
Remember that children grow and develop at different rates.
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| Good Health and Physical
Well-Being...My Child: |
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Eats a balanced diet.
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Gets plenty of rest.
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Receives regular medical and dental
care.
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Has had all the necessary
immunizations.
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Runs, jumps, plays outdoors, and does
other activities that help develop his large muscles.
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Works puzzles, scribbles, colors,
paints, and does other activities that help develop his/her small
muscles.
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| Social and Emotional
Preparation...My Child: |
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Is learning to explore and try new
things.
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Is learning to work well alone and to
do many tasks for himself.
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Has many opportunities to be with other
children and is learning to cooperate with them.
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Is curious and is motivated to learn.
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Is learning to finish tasks.
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Is learning to use self-control.
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Can follow simple instructions.
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Helps with family chores.
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| Language and General
Knowledge...My Child: |
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Has many opportunities to talk and
listen.
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Is read to every day.
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Has access to books and other reading
materials.
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Is learning about print and books.
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Has his/her television viewing
monitored by an adult.
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Is encouraged to ask questions.
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Is encouraged to solve problems.
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Has opportunities to notice
similarities and differences.
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Is encouraged to sort and classify
things.
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Is learning to write his/her name and
address.
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Is learning to count and plays counting
games.
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Is learning to identify and name shapes
and colors.
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Has opportunities to draw, listen to
and make music, and to dance.
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Has opportunities to get first-hand
experiences to do things in the world to see and touch objects, hear
new sounds, smell and taste foods, and watch things move.
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