Kindergarten (K4-K5)

Welcome to 4K & 5K

vary greatly in height and weight
have increased motor activity; may appear restless even when seated
have a short attention span
coordination is not yet fully developed
fine motor skills continue to develop; cutting is a skill that still needs practice
reading skills are emerging
enjoy boisterous play
enjoy dress-up, fantasy stories, and puppet plays
show-and-tell is often a favorite activity
typically get along well with all classmates
begin to understand rules, the concepts of winning and losing, and working together
have difficulty losing; often will walk away from a team game and pout when losing; often view the teacher as always right
often play best with friends in pairs rather than in large groups