Ensure Your Child's Success from Day One
Prepare Your Child For Kindergarten The Fun Way
Based on educational psychology research, this comprehensive checklist helps parents and educators assess key developmental areas for school readiness.
Key Developmental Areas Covered
Our checklist evaluates all critical domains identified by educational psychologists for school readiness
Social-Emotional
Shows empathy
Follows simple rules
Takes turns
Expresses feelings
Cognitive
Recognizes colors
Counts to 10
Sorts objects
Shows curiosity
Language
Speeks in sentences
Follows directions
Asks questions
Recognises rhymes
Language
Holds pencil correctly
Buttons Clothing
Balances on one foot
Throws/catches a ball
What Parents and Educators Are Saying
“Fiona has an excellent relationship with the children in her care and exhibits consistent patience and good humor with all the pupils.”
“Fiona's insights are invaluable. The checklist is comprehensive and easy to follow, making it a great resource for parents and teachers alike.”
"Mrs. D is fun and funny! She shows me how to do math, and I love it now! She also helps me to be calm when I get worried.”
“A fantastic tool for parents! It helpfully aligns with what we teach in the classroom and helps bridge the gap between home and school.”
Why School Readiness Matters
Studies show that children who enter kindergarten with foundational skills in these key areas:
- Adapt more easile to classroom routines
- Develop stronger peer relationships
- Achieve better academic outcomes
- Have higher self-confidence
(Sources: NAEYC, American Psychological Association, Child Development Journal)
How to Use This Checklist
- Assess your child’s abilities
- Identify ares needing support
- Track progress over time
- Share with teachers if needed
♥ Remember that children develop at different paces – this checklist is a guide, not a test!
What age is this checklist appropriate for?
This checklist is designed for children ages 4-6 who are preparing to enter kindergarten. It can also be helpful for parents of younger children (ages 3-4) who want to understand the developmental milestones their child will need to achieve.
What if my child hasn't mastered all the skills?
That’s completely normal! Children develop at different rates. The checklist helps identify areas where your child might need extra support. We include simple activity suggestions to help strengthen any developing skills.
Is this checklist based on state standards?
Our checklist incorporates universal developmental milestones recognized by early childhood experts worldwide, while also aligning with common core kindergarten readiness standards used by most states.
Can educators use this checklist?
Absolutely! We would encourage preschool teachers and kindergarten educators to use our checklist as both an assessment tool and to communicate expectations with parents. There’s even a special option for educators to indicate their professional status when downloading.
Fiona Da Rocha
As an early childhood education specialist with training in educational psychology, I created this checklist to help parents and educators understand the key developmental areas that contribute to kindergarten success.
My approach combines research-based strategies with practical, real-world applications that make learning joyful and effective for young children.