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INTEXT QUESTIONS 19.3
Notes
Explain the following in one sentence :
a. Academic readiness

b. Social readiness
c. Independence

d. Health and physical well-being
e. Communication skills

19.2.3 Components of Readiness for School

Preschool is more like an extension of daycare. This is because the teaching
style offered here is less structured while, schools. have more complicated
activities to prepare children for formal reading, writing etc. The main
components are:
Emotional and Social Preparation of Children

• Follow simple rules and routines

• Can express own needs and wants

• Curious and motivated to learn

• Learning to explore and try new things

• Have opportunities to be with other children and learn to play/share with
others

• Can be away from parents/family without being upset

• Can work well alone
• Have the ability to focus and listen

Language, Math and General Knowledge
• Use sentences of five to six words

• Sing simple songs

• Recognize and say simple rhymes

• Learning to write name and address

• Learning to count and play counting games

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