To show kindergarten readiness, your child should be able to do the following at the end of pre-k:​​

• put together a simple puzzle

• talk in complete sentences

• name some letters of the alphabet

• ask questions while reading a story

• understand concepts such as: in, out, under, off, front, back

• correctly count 5 objects

• can rote count to 20

• dress and use restroom independently 

• follow one to step directions given

• retells the day

• retells a story he/she has read many times

• able to say or sing the alphabet

• hold a pencil correctly

• identify basic colors 

• recognize first name and try writing it

• sort items by size, color, or shape

• scribble/draw to express thoughts

• ask for help when needed

• share/take turns