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What Is Readiness?* the classification of words that represent people, places and thingsReadiness is..a child who LISTENS* to directions without interrupting* to stories and poems for five to ten minutes without restlessnessa child who HEARS* words that rhyme* words that begin with the same sound or different soundsa child who SEES* likenesses and differences in pictures and designs* letters and words that matcha child who UNDERSTANDS* the relationship inherent in such words as up and down, to[ and bottom, over and under, little and biga child who SPEAKS CLEARLY and can* stay on the topic in class discussions* retell a story or poem in correct sequence* tell a story or relate an experience of his/her owna child who THINKS and can* give the main idea of a story* give unique ideas and important details* give reasons for his/her opinionsa child who OBEYS* classroom rules as established by the teacher
* safety rules on playground and school bus* fire drill rules quickly and quietlya child who WORKS* without being easily distracted* and follows directions* and completes each task* and takes pride in his/her work
Last Modified on February 8, 2013
