Madison County public school systems have agreed on a list of skills that children should have upon entering kindergarten. The Born Learning Connection provides posters listing these skills that parents can use to chart their child’s progress.

ACADEMIC SKILLS

— I can match two of the same pictures within a group (matching game).

— I can put at least three pictures in order.

— I can sort things that go together.

— I can sort things by shape, color or size.

— I can do a simple 4-piece puzzle.

— I know five colors.

— I can repeat a simple pattern.

— I can retell a simple story.

— I can recite a simple song, poem or nursery rhyme.

SOCIAL SKILLS

— I know I am a boy/girl.

— I know my first and last name.

— I can tell you my age.