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Approaches to learning: To what extent do children show curiosity, enthusiasm
and persistence toward learning tasks?
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Cognition and general knowledge: Do children have basic knowledge about
the world around them? Do they know shapes, numbers, own name, etc?
Language development: To what extent do children use verbal and nonverbal
skills to convey meaning and understanding?

Physical well-being: Are children growing and developing properly? Are they
healthy?

Social and emotional development: Do children interact well with others and
communicate their feelings in appropriate ways?

19.2.1 Significance and Components of Readiness

School readiness refers to the academic knowledge, independence,
communication, and social skills children need to do well in school. Why are school
readiness skills important? The development of school readiness skills
allows school teachers to expand and further develop children’s skills in the
specific areas of social interaction, play, language, emotional development, physical
skills, literacy and fine motor skills. School readiness means children
enter school ready to join in and benefit from early learning experiences that

promote their success.
It is never too early to start providing the kinds of experiences that will help
children enter school, ready to succeed. Getting children ready for school
requires to spend time reading, talking, and playing with them.

Some expected characteristics that should be displayed by school-ready children
are:

• Independent in toileting

• Able to dress themselves

• Understands expected levels of behavior

• Confidence and self-esteem

• Can take turns and share

• Can sit still for a short period

• Can separate from parents/caregivers

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