What Comes Next and How do We Get There?
As your child approaches his or her 6th birthday, the Early Childhood Faculty will closely observe your child for signs of first-grade readiness.
Readiness to continue on to first grade is determined not merely by the child’s date of birth, but by observation of a very broad spectrum of physical, emotional and intellectual indicators.
Early childhood teachers can look at these indicators, and combined with their own direct knowledge of each child’s particular strengths and challenges, gauge readiness. Stone Soup Faculty’s goal is not only the immediate success of the child in first grade, but also his/her long term success throughout the grade school years. A child who is ready socially, emotionally and physically will do well to move on to first grade, as a child who is not ready in these areas will benefit from an additional year in Kindergarten in order to complete their development.
We will keep you abreast of what we notice with your child and offer you suggestions for additional support as necessary. Please fill out the “intake form” on your child and give it to Paula Lynam, our Developmental and Educational Specialist, who will be observing the children consistently throughout the year, making recommendations to the teachers or parents as needed, in order that we, as a group, do all we can to ensure delightfully “first grade ready” children when the time is right.