School-Readiness

• Singing or reciting a song or rhyme that contains alliteration;

• Further developing communication skills by demonstrating an understanding of positional words such as over, under, up and down;

• Grasping the writing tool using the fist or the whole hand and beginning to make more precise lines or scribbles;

• Describing and finding meaning in what they write. 

Life-Readiness.

.• Reacting and responding appropriately to the wants and needs of teachers and classmates, which are signs of social-emotional intelligence; 

• Showing facial expressions and responding to favored peers by moving close to them or hugging them;

• Attempting to accomplish routine tasks independently, which further develops critical-thinking skills;  

• Separating from their parents without becoming upset and joining an activity with a familiar caregiver.