LAC 28:CLXVII.305. Kindergarten Readiness Definition

A. Children who are ready for kindergarten are expected to demonstrate: 1. cognitive abilities, which include knowledge and skills in: a. early literacy, such as phonological awareness, print concepts, alphabetic understanding, vocabulary, listening comprehension, and emergent writing; b. basic numeracy concepts, such as rote counting and number awareness, sorting, classifying, comparing, patterning, and spatial relationships; 2. basic science concepts, such as making observations, exploring the world using their senses, and using appropriate scientific vocabulary related to topics; 3. basic social studies concepts, such as self-awareness and their relationship to family and community, and an awareness of money and time; 4. response to and participation in music, movement, visual and dramatic arts experiences and activities; 5. abilities, either assisted or unassisted, that show an awareness of health, hygiene, and environmental hazards, in addition to gross and fine motor skills; 6. social and emotional competencies, including self-regulation, self-identity, self-reliance, respect for others, and interpersonal skills; and 7. approaches to learning, such as reasoning and problem-solving, engagement, persistence, and eagerness to learn.