teacheradm
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Kindergarten readiness, Cognitive development, Physical development
Q:
Why do children have to be five before enrolling in kindergarten?
> 60 days ago
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Hi teacheradm,
Great question! I believe that age limits exist to set a general guideline for kindergarten readiness. Starting official school is a big adjustment for kids, and it would be difficult to determine if kids are ready solely based on social/motor/academic skills. The age limit exists as a starting off point for pronouncing a child ready for kindergarten.
That said, it's important to make sure kids are ready for kindergarten in other ways as well. Without having social skills that are up to par with the other kids, a child is likely to struggle in kindergarten - even if he's understanding academic concepts.
In the Resources section below, I'm including an article that contains a Kindergarten Readiness checklist. Hope this helps, and good luck!
Alex
Great question! I believe that age limits exist to set a general guideline for kindergarten readiness. Starting official school is a big adjustment for kids, and it would be difficult to determine if kids are ready solely based on social/motor/academic skills. The age limit exists as a starting off point for pronouncing a child ready for kindergarten.
That said, it's important to make sure kids are ready for kindergarten in other ways as well. Without having social skills that are up to par with the other kids, a child is likely to struggle in kindergarten - even if he's understanding academic concepts.
In the Resources section below, I'm including an article that contains a Kindergarten Readiness checklist. Hope this helps, and good luck!
Alex
> 60 days ago
