READING
Prior to kindergarten , children typically learn the concepts of reading through games and activities . Many of these skills are learned through modeling .
MATH
The development of number concepts – classifying , ordering , counting and time and space relationships – is directly related to children ’ s ability to perform mathematical tasks throughout their school years and the rest of their life .
SCIENCE
As children mature , they become more curious about their environment and begin to interact with their surroundings . This is the best time to introduce them to science . Rich sensory experiences ( seeing , tasting , touching , hearing , and smelling ) can help children become even more observant about the world around them .
Recognize spaces between words
Identify the different types of punctuation
Recognize upper and lower case letters
Observe page numbers
Compare sizes : big , little , middle
Observe position in space : up / down , under / over , in / out , beside / between
Observe what is happening
Predict what might happen
Try to make sense of observations
THE BASICS
Set your child up for academic growth and success before they start kindergarten by discussing and reviewing the basic principles of reading , math , and science listed above .