Is Your Child Ready for School?
Written by Grace Z. Abonillo
Starting school is a huge change, and some children cope with change better than others (parents too!)
But what are the signs that your child is ready for school?
These are the factors to consider if your child is ready for school.
CHILDREN MAY BE READY WHEN THEY:
Have reasonable control over their behavior and emotions.
Can hold his pencil correctlyr
Can write her namer
Can dress himselfr
Can hop, jump, and skipr
Can cut out neatlyr
Can draw shapesr
Knows her numbersr
Can cope when minor things go wrong.
Can talk confidently to adults, ask for help and express their feelings.
Can entertain themselves.
Can make things for themselves.
Can tackle new or challenging tasks.
Can solve simple problems on their own and stand up for themselves.
Can look after their belongings.
Can respect others' toys and games, and share their own.
Have friends and can make friends.
In addition to that, he must also be emotionally ready.
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