need websites to know if my 5 year old is ready for school?

Question

My daughter is 4 and turning 5 this fall. She is starting kindergarten. I am a little nervous, but from what i hear that is normal for all mothers. I need some web sites that have free test for her of some thing that can give me a lesson plan to help me give her what she needs to know.
She can count to 10 colors shapes running dance and no problems with speech.
I just need a mother to talk to who has went though this process already, that can give me some ideas. Even tell me to chill out! I understand my child is smart, when it come to the basics but as all parents i want my kid to do her best.

thank you
worried mother

Answer 1

MY GOODNESS HON!!! Relax!!! She'll be fine. She knows what she needs to. I have 3 children, my youngest started kindergarten this year. Work with her a bit using a pencil, especially writing and reading her name, just the first name. You say she knows colors, shapes, counts to 10, she's really doing very well. Just continue to work with her on these basics. Using scissors is something they like for them to know. Coloring is something they do alot of. Gluing things together. Basic puzzles. You are on the right path and don't necessarily need a website, just spend time with her doing things like coloring, pasting, and cutting. Count things, try to get her to 20.
Overall, RELAX~~!! She'll be fine, I promise.

Answer 2

I'm all about being prepared! I'm not going to tell you to be passive about her education. This is the time when she is a sponge and is absorbing so much! Preschool has taught my daughter SOOO many things that weren't feasible for me to teach her. Which is hard to understand...I honestly think she's learning by peer pressure and example by being in a group setting! Socially...eh, her teacher says some days she's outgoing, some days she is introverted. She has already gone through 2 months of separation anxiety at preschool...so hopefully kindergarten will be a breeze! I WANT that for her. I want kindergarten to be a breeze! I don't consider preschool to be a waste of money since it's duplicate information. It is redundant...I'll admit it. When she graduates preschool, she will know everything she needs to know to graduate kindergarten. BUT I think the important point is: she will have such an easy time in Kindergarten, she will be able to focus on social skills. I was so backward socially and I lack the confidence even as an adult...social skills are VERY important to me. I want to give her every boost I can to give her a better school-life experience! Hope that helps!

http://school.familyeducation.com/school-readiness/parents-and-school/38491.html

http://preschoolerstoday.com/resources/readykinder.htm

(good one!)

Answer 3

Hi there...my son is also starting kindergarten int he Fall and will turn 5 in July. I contacted the Principal of the Elementary school and asked her what my son would already need to know for Kindergarten and she directed me with a website of the kindergarten curriculum (ie: things they will learn in Kindergarten) and never said anything about what he will be expected to already know. I know that there are a lot of people who put their kids into Pre-K that has some kind of an academic curriculum but they will learn all of that stuff all over again in Kindergarten (waste of money in my opinion). My son is very bright, but my hubby and I teach him things at home. He is beginning to read and do math and understands concepts very well. But I know other children who do not do those things and will do just as well in Kindergarten. We just teach him because he asks and is curious. Kindergarten is where they start school and learn to be social among their peers (if they haven't already) and begin to read and do math and other academics. Don't worry, your daughter will likely do just fine!!

Answer 4

stop worrying! here are some websites that will help you and your daughter get some practice on kindergarten skills down.

http://www.kidzone.ws/

http://www.dltk-teach.com/

where i live kindergartners need to know how to count to 100 and identify the letters of the alphabet not just sing the song. it would probably also help if she knew the days of the week and the seasons.

I'm a home daycare teacher so i spend everyday trying to get kids ready for kindergarten.

I'm sure you should be able to contact the school that she will be attending and get a checklist from the kindergarten teachers there.

good luck!

Answer 5

T the best thing you can do for her is to put her in Kindergarten, she will learn important social skills as well as become ready for the next year. My Daughter seamed a little behind, but has grown so much since September. she knew colors and could count to ten also but did lack some skills, but has caught up quickly. no need for testing that might just cause more undue concern on your part.

Answer 6

Your daughter will be just fine. She's her mother's daughter and look at you... you're so consciencious about her well being and readiness.
She'll be a great little student and flourish right before your eyes. It's totally normal to feel like you do. You'l even cry on her first day of kindergarten, but both of you will be fine!!! ;o)
(just make sure she doesn't get a clue about your doubts because she will base her confidence on how she'll do, on how she thinks you feel, so be careful that she's not privy to your questions and concerns).
You sound like a nice mommy ;o)

Answer 7

Calm down! She sounds fine. Here were my goals for kindergarten for my kids. Count to 20 and identify the written number by sight. Know all their letters and their sounds. (Both of my kids were very fluent readers by the end of first grade even though they only knew their letter sounds a year earlier)

That's it. The rest of kindergarten is....how to stand in line, get along, raise your hand, sit in circle time, etc.

Answer 8

I was nervous sending me son off to kindergarten, but he is doing just fine and he absolutely loves it!!!! The school he is going to had an evaluation for all the kids getting ready to start school. They brought the kids in one day in the summer and had them write their name, color, see if they could sit still, and see how they were without their parents. I think your daughter will do just fine-- I know it is scary but I bet you anything- you will be much more nervous then her.
http://www.kidsource.com/better.world.press/kindergarten.html
http://school.familyeducation.com/school-readiness/parents-and-school/38491.html
Hope this helps!! :)

Answer 9

i am not a mother but my niece is 6 and in kindergarten. in september, she will be in 1st grade. it sounds like your daughter is in good shape as long as she knows ABC's. You don't have to be worried, your daughter will practice much more with numbers and colors. My niece is even starting to learn Spanish. She is also learning words like "was", "to", "the", "end" but your daughter is young and she has a lot of time. Just relax.

Answer 10

http://preschoolerstoday.com/resources/articles/kindergarten.htm

I would check that site out. I also wanted to personally recommend Disney's new Preschool program- www.Preschooltime.com.
Every two weeks are new learning advertures that use Disney characters to help familiarize your child with their ABC's, shapes, colors, computer motor skills (using the mouse) and even basic story comprehension. It also records your little ones progress and creates activity reports to show what your child is doing- their strengths and weaknesses.
It's very normal to be worried, but I would try to relax. Good luck!