Kindergarten Here I
Come!!!
BEING SOCIALLY AND EMOTIONALLY READY FOR
KINDERGARTEN
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?
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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!!