Kindergarten readiness checklist
The CDC's milestone checklist for 5 year olds lists what most children can do by that age, from taking turns to counting to 10 and writing some letters of their name. Tick what you see and print it. Skills here are a guide, not an entry test: schools set their own rules.
Checked October 29, 2026.
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From the CDC milestone checklist for 5 years. Most children (75% or more) do these by this age.
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How can I help my child get ready for kindergarten?
Read together every day, count things, talk about rhymes and letters, and let your child do small jobs. When your child is ready to read on their own, Peabody for kids is free: first books, letter and number games, and a short level check.
Sources
- CDC, Learn the Signs. Act Early.: Milestones by 5 Years (reviewed 16 May 2026) (checked October 29, 2026)