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| Characteristics of Kindergartners |
| Not all children develop at the same rate physically, emotionally, socially and mentally. This list is just a tool to help you understand some of the common characteristics of Kindergarten chidren. |
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| During Kindergarten, children: -Begin to form lasting relationships with peers -Develop life-long learning skills that will help them in future years -Grow and develop constantly -Learn best with experiences that are developmentally appropriate -Function well in multi-sensory environments (use all the senses) -Need time to practice new skills and refine previously learned skills -Enjoy running, climbing and playing games (develop large motor skills) -Refine drawing skills, begin writing -Start to associate printed letters with words and patterns -Process large amounts of information daily -Learn the subtle differences in spoken language -Can converse completely about subjects that are important to them -Talk frequently, and understand even more than they can express -Experiment with spoken and written language -Put simple stories and activities into sequential order -Develop a greater understanding of number concepts -Use number concepts to manipulate real objects -Need to feel good about their choices and accomplishments -Can form theories about the environment in the context of play -Use imagination to try out new ideas -Develop preferences and friendships -Have a clear sense of gender identity and gender differences -Use cognitive skills to solve problems |