BEING SOCIALLY AND EMOTIONALLY READY FOR KINDERGARTEN

Kindergarten Here I

Come!!!

INTRODUCTION TO STUDENT SERVICES

Katherine O’Connor Oden - School Counselor

Bonnie Mulfinger – School Social Worker

Kristen Johnson – School Psychologist

READINESS CHECKLIST FOR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL MATURITY

Is your child able to wait somewhat patiently (3-4 minutes) for your help?

Does your child verbalize different feelings? Is your child able to accept a change in plans? Is your child able to share, compromise, turn-take

and problem solve during play with other children? Does your child comply with rules, limits, and

routines? Is your child able to accept help without becoming

upset? Does your child respect the feelings of others? Does your child understand cause/ effect

situations?

TIPS TO ENCOURAGE SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL GROWTH

Provide opportunities for your child to play with other children.

Role play different scenarios that may occur during play with your child.

Describe to your child ways of solving disagreements with others.

Let your child know that all feelings are okay.

WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT SCHOOL YEAR!!