There really is so much growth at this age, and kids are often very eager to learn and open up to new things both academically and socially. And there are some things that are great for kids to know as they enter the first grade to help them make a smooth transition.
It’s not just about reading, writing, and arithmetic (though those skills are also needed). This is about further developing fine motor skills, working on comprehension and story telling, as well as science and social studies. Plus, a child’s social skills are continuously developing, and it is at this age when bigger strides are made with friendships as well as independence.
Typically, it is at the first-grade level when kids begin to truly learn to read — it is all part of stepping stones for their fluency through all subjects, each of which will develop at each child’s own pace through the year.
It’s also important to remember that all children develop and grow at their own pace. So just because one child may have mastered all on this list before or even during first grade, doesn’t mean that every child will. These are just some goals for kids to work toward before first grade as well as through elementary school.
