Regression - A Guide To The Developmental Stages

Chapter 6
Development - Kindergarten

Chapter Description: Kindergarten has changed drastically in the past few years and has become more focused on learning and less focused on playing. Starting school can be very stressful for both parent and child.

Kindergarten has changed drastically in the past few years and has become more focused on learning and less focused on playing. Starting school can be very stressful for both parent and child.

Language

Using letters and words is such a vital part of communication in all forms, The child should know that books contain words which tell us stories or information. They should know the alphabet and be able to recognize the letters, as well as write their name. The child should also be able to demonstrate some communication skills including following simple directions (such as, "Put your shoes on the mat."), understanding simple questions and responding accordingly, and communicating their feelings.

Math

Main math concepts that are taught in Kindergarten are basic shapes, numbers and counting, and basic operations like addition and subtraction.

The World Around Us

This is a common theme in Kindergarten, and it includes weather, days of the week, colors, holidays, and more. Some specific things that the child should know in this category include:

Personal information

Including first and last name, age, sex, names and relations of family members including mom, dad, sisters, brothers, and grandparents, their body parts, and names of their clothing articles.

Basic knowledge

Including the names of common things around the house, eight basic colors, the names of common animals, the names of buildings in town such as store and hospital, basic safety rules, and how to hold a crayon or pencil and write as well as hold safety scissors and cut paper.

Self-Help skills

Including putting on and taking off their coat and shoes, doing buttons and zippers on the front of their clothes, feeding themself, going to the bathroom alone (as well as flushing and washing her hands), and opening and closing doors.

Social Skills

Anytime the child is in an environment in which they need to exist with others, their social skills will come into play and will make or break the situation.