| Title: | Getting Ready for Kindergarten |
| Url: | https://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/readykindergarten/ |
| Languages: | ● English |
| Spanish Version: | La preparación para el kindergarten https://illinoisearlylearning.org/es/tipsheets/readykindergarten-sp/ |
| Polish Version: | Przygotowanie do zerówki https://illinoisearlylearning.org/pl/tipsheets/readykindergarten-pol/ |
| Source of Publisher: | Illinois Early Learning Project |
| Length of article: | Short |
| Setting for which the article is intended: | ● Home |
| Intended Audience: | ● Parents/Family |
| Keywords: | ● Kindergarten ● Program Transitions |
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Age Levels: (the age of the children to whom the article applies). |
● Preschoolers (Age 3 Through Age 5) |
| Learning Areas: | ● SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT ● PARENTING AND FAMILY LIFE |
| Goals: | 30. Develop self-management skills to achieve school and life success and develop positive relationships with others. 31. Use social-awareness and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive relationships. |
| Learning Standards: | 30.A. Identify and manage one’s emotions and behavior. 31.B. Use communication and social skills to interact effectively with others. |
| Benchmarks: | 30.A.ECb. Use appropriate communication skills when expressing needs, wants, and feelings. 31.B.ECb. Engage in cooperative group play. 31.B.ECc. Use socially appropriate behavior with peers and adults, such as helping, sharing, and taking turns. |