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[quote=Anonymous]You can google the phrase "What should a child know before kindergarten." You will see an enormous range of benchmarks and it is reflected in what kids entering MCPS in kindergarten do know.

Generally, a child from a middle to high SES background will enter MCPS with a preschool experience. She will know her alphabet, basic geometric shapes, and at least 9 colors, be able to count to 100, can write at least her first name, and have 15 to 20 basic sight words. She can color within the lines and handle scissors. She will know major body parts and what they do. She can say  the names of domestic animals and some common wild ones. Even an urban child can usually name some trees and plants. She may be reading primers or illustrated Level 1-2 books with minimal assistance.

A child with an advanced academic pre-K may enter K reading independently and writing sentences with confidence. She may be able to independently complete a worksheet with simple directions.

This is not always the case: my friend's elite Montessori pre-schooler could not read at all.

A child from a lower SES who has not had Head Start or public pre-K might enter with no academic skills. She may be able to sing the ABCs, but not tell you what comes after a random letter. She may be able to count to 10 or 20. She may need help establishing a pencil grip.[/quote]

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