Kindergarten Information
Kindergarten Readiness
The Ohio Department of Education provides parents with a Kindergarten Readiness Checklist, which can act as a guide for parents to determine if a child is ready for kindergarten. See the chart below for examples of kindergarten readiness.
If your child turns five by August 11 (first day of school), you may register them for kindergarten beginning June 1.
Physical
SKILLS
CAN YOUR CHILD...
- enjoy outdoor play, such as running, jumping, and climbing?
- draw and trace basic shapes?
- cut with scissors?
- bounce a ball?
- ride a tricycle?
HEALTH &
SAFETY
has YOUR CHILD...
- had required shots?
- had a dental exam?
- had a vision exam?
- learned own first and last name?
- learned first and last name of parents?
- learned to watch for cars when crossing the street?
- learned not to talk to strangers?
- developed a set routine for going to bed?
- followed the safety rules?
PERSONAL
NEEDS
without your help, CAN YOUR CHILD...
- use the bathroom?
- wash hands?
- brush teeth?
- use a tissure to blow the nose?
- button and zip-up shirts and pants?
- put on and take off coat?
- tie and/or Velcro shoes?
SOCIAL
SKILLS
Does YOUR CHILD...
- play well with other children?
- separate from a parent without being upset?
- share with other children?
- care about the feelings of others?
- follow routines?
- put toys away when asked?