What's inside the kindergarten readiness checklist
- Readiness Skills
- Fun Practice Ideas
- School Routine Practice
- School Supplies
- All About Me
- First Day Memories
- Questions for the School
- Notes
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All 12 pages of the US Letter version, exactly as they print. Tap a page to see it larger.
- 1. Cover
- 2. This Checklist Belongs To
- 3. Contents
- 4. Readiness Skills
- 5. Fun Practice Ideas
- 6. School Routine Practice
- 7. School Supplies
- 8. All About Me
- 9. First Day Memories
- 10. Questions for the School
- 11. Notes
- 12. Thank you page
Who this kindergarten readiness checklist is for
This checklist is for parents and caregivers getting a child ready for kindergarten, whether they start at school or at home. It suits nervous first-time parents who want a calm plan, and families who would like to make the move a happy milestone. It looks at real everyday skills, not just letters and numbers.
How to use your kindergarten readiness checklist
A few months before school starts, read through the skills checklist and tick what your child can already do. Choose a few fun practice ideas each week, like zipping a coat or counting snacks. Rehearse the morning routine together so the first day feels familiar. Use the supplies page to shop, fill in the about me page with your child, and write down any questions for the teacher. On the big day, record the memories on the first day page.
Formats included
A4 PDF
For printing in most of the world (210 × 297 mm).
US Letter PDF
For printing in the US and Canada (8.5 × 11 in).
Digital PDF
Hyperlinked tabs for tablets and PDF annotation apps.
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Free downloadKindergarten Readiness Checklist questions
Is my child behind if they can't do everything?
No. Every child grows at their own pace. The checklist simply helps you see what to practice next. Other pages in the 12-page kindergarten readiness checklist include "Readiness Skills", "Fun Practice Ideas" and "School Routine Practice", so related notes stay together.
Can I use it for homeschool kindergarten?
Yes. The skills and routines work just as well for starting kindergarten at home. Other pages in the 12-page kindergarten readiness checklist include "Readiness Skills", "Fun Practice Ideas" and "School Routine Practice", so related notes stay together. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later.
When should we begin?
Three to six months before school starts gives plenty of relaxed practice time. Other pages in the 12-page kindergarten readiness checklist include "Readiness Skills", "Fun Practice Ideas" and "School Routine Practice", so related notes stay together. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later.
Is the Kindergarten Readiness Checklist really free?
Yes, the Kindergarten Readiness Checklist is completely free for personal use. Download the 12-page PDF without an account or email address, print it at home as often as you like and share the page link with friends. FolarraStudio is free to use. In the future, a few clearly labeled ads may help keep it free.
What size is the Kindergarten Readiness Checklist?
The Kindergarten Readiness Checklist comes in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for tablets. Choose the file that matches the paper in your printer and print at Actual size or 100%, so nothing is cut off. Both paper sizes have the same 12 pages.
