What language readiness skills should my child have when entering Kindergarten?
Answer who, what, and where questions
Speak in sentences in varying lengths to communicate thoughts and feelings
Use prepositions such as: to, from, in
Use pronouns in context such as -he is going outside rather than him is going outside
Understand taking turns when another person is speaking
Take multiple turns during a conversation
How do I build my child's language skills?
Encourage your child to respond to question words such as: what, where, and who.
Encourage discussions with your child by discussing the text you are reading, identify what your child observes, and having your child express his/her feelings.
Build new vocabulary by using words to replace familiar words such as soil for dirt or deposit for put away.
Model correct pronunciation and grammar.
Give opportunities for your child to participate in one on one conversations by practicing taking turns to talk.
