Complete School Readiness Checklist for Parents and Teachers

Complete School Readiness Checklist for Parents and Teachers

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Comprehensive school readiness assessment covering physical health, social skills, academic preparation, and independence for successful school entry.

Complete School Readiness Assessment

Comprehensive school readiness checklist covering all essential developmental areas including physical health, social-emotional skills, academic preparation, independence, and cognitive abilities to ensure successful school entry and adaptation.

1. Physical & Health Readiness

1Has had required immunizations / vaccinations
2Regular health, dental, and vision check-ups
3Can run, jump, hop, climb, and play actively
4Demonstrates fine motor control (e.g. holding a pencil, using scissors)
5Can manipulate small objects (buttons, zippers, beads)
6Has adequate stamina for a full school day
7Sleeps sufficiently (age-appropriate hours)
8Eats a balanced diet and can manage snacks/meals independently
9Practices hand hygiene (wash hands, cover coughs/sneezes)
10Knows basic personal safety rules (look both ways, don't talk to strangers, etc.)

2. Self-Help & Independence

1Can use the toilet independently (flush, wipe, wash hands)
2Can dress/undress (shoes, coat, buttons, zippers)
3Can feed self with utensils neatly
4Can manage small tasks (open containers, carry items)
5Can clean up after self (tidy toys, put items away)
6Knows how to manage personal belongings (pack bag, keep track)
7Can follow daily routines without constant prompting
8Can wait for turns / delay immediate gratification
9Can ask for help when needed
10Can manage transitions (shifting from one activity to another)

3. Social & Emotional Readiness

1Separates from caregiver without prolonged distress
2Takes turns / shares with peers
3Plays cooperatively and engages in pretend play
4Can express basic emotions (happy, sad, angry, scared) with words
5Shows curiosity and willingness to explore new things
6Can follow simple rules and routines
7Tolerates small frustrations / manages impulses
8Maintains attention for short tasks or stories
9Interacts appropriately with adults and peers
10Shows respect to others' rights, feelings, and property

4. Communication & Language

1Uses sentences of several words (4–6+ words)
2Speaks clearly enough to be understood by others
3Listens and responds appropriately to stories or instructions
4Asks questions (who, what, where, why, how)
5Follows 2–3 step verbal directions
6Uses descriptive language (colors, sizes, adjectives)
7Engages in conversation (take turns, ask/respond)
8Retells or summarizes a short story or event
9Understands and uses basic grammar (plural, tense)
10Speaks in a way that shows planning (e.g. "First I will…, then I will…")

5. Emergent Literacy / Reading Readiness

1Holds a book properly and turns pages left to right
2Recognizes that print carries meaning
3Recognizes own name in print
4Identifies some letters (upper- and lower-case)
5Makes letter–sound associations
6Recognizes familiar sight words (e.g. "the", "and", "is")
7Engages with books (listens, asks about pictures)
8Attempts to "read" by describing pictures or guessing words
9Writes or draws with intention (labels pictures, makes attempt at letters)
10Enjoys rhymes, songs, and word play (rhyming, syllables)

6. Writing / Fine Motor Pre-Writing Skills

1Holds a pencil / crayon with proper grip
2Draws with control (lines, circles, shapes)
3Copies simple shapes (square, circle, triangle)
4Attempts to write letters (especially in own name)
5Labels pictures or objects with invented spelling
6Uses scissors to cut along a line
7Pastes / glues paper or shapes appropriately
8Buttons, zips, laces small fasteners
9Builds with small blocks, beads, or manipulatives
10Completes puzzles or pattern activities

7. Mathematical & Logical Thinking

1Counts orally (1 – 10, or more)
2Counts objects accurately (one-to-one correspondence)
3Recognizes numerals (1–10 or higher)
4Sorts and classifies objects by color, size, shape
5Understands concepts of same / different, more / less
6Recognizes basic shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle)
7Understands patterns (AB, AABB, etc.)
8Uses comparative words (bigger/smaller, tall/short)
9Understands basic measurement (longer, shorter)
10Compares groups (which has more, fewer, same)

8. Cognitive & Conceptual Skills

1Demonstrates curiosity and asks questions
2Completes simple puzzles or memory games
3Focuses / pays attention during activities
4Remembers sequences or routines
5Understands basic time concepts (yesterday, today, tomorrow)
6Recognizes cause and effect (if/then)
7Sorts objects by multiple attributes (color + shape)
8Recognizes differences / similarities between items
9Makes predictions or guesses about story outcomes
10Solves simple problems (e.g. "If I take one, how many left?")

9. Creative Expression & Play

1Engages in pretend / imaginative play
2Uses art materials (paint, clay, collage) expressively
3Explores music / rhythm / singing
4Combines ideas and materials for creative play
5Acts out scenarios (family, shop, doctor, etc.)
6Uses materials to build / invent (blocks, recycled items)
7Engages in role-play with peers or alone
8Expresses feelings or ideas via art or stories
9Enjoys exploring textures, materials, colors
10Experiments with language, storytelling, or movement

10. Transition & School Awareness

1Knows basic personal information (name, age, birthday)
2Knows where home, school, and community places are
3Understands the concept of "school day" (arrival, class, play, home)
4Has visited a classroom or school environment
5Knows how to ask for restroom, water, help in school setting
6Can follow a simple schedule / daily chart
7Understands basic classroom rules (listening, raising hand, waiting)
8Can sit quietly for short periods (circle time, story time)
9Knows how to line up, walk in line, enter/exit classroom
10Demonstrates readiness for change (adapt to new settings)
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